November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Pause one minute and consider this: One out of every 10 people in the U.S. has diabetes, and another 34.5% have prediabetes. If all those with prediabetes developed diabetes, nearly half of our nation’s population would suffer this disease. Those with uncontrolled diabetes are at increased risk for other […]
What to Do With All Those Tomatoes
Tomato preservation season is in full swing in Colorado. If you are wondering what to do with all your tomatoes, you have several options. Freeze Freeze tomatoes, sauces, salsas or juice. Many people freeze raw peeled tomatoes for later use. To peel dip them in boiling water for 30-60 seconds to loosen their skins. Others […]
Safe Home Food Preservation at any Elevation
We’re at the height of the gardening season in Colorado, making it the perfect time to preserve delicious, ripe, local produce to enjoy throughout the winter months! Whether you have an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, blackberries, green beans or zucchini, be sure to select the best home food preservation method for YOU, and always use […]
