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 […]
Fresh vs Frozen Produce: Which One is Better?
Eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables helps increase one’s immune health as well as reduces the risk of developing a variety of chronic diseases. Both frozen and fresh produce are good sources of many nutrients. The nutritional benefits of produce will be different depending on its type. Fresh produce Produce is often harvested […]
