Among the shifts in home life brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant surge in home canning. This is not surprising, given the gardening boom, more time spent at home, and the economic downturn. Unfortunately, this has created some shortages that are not only frustrating for home preservers but can create serious safety […]
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 […]
Bountiful Summer Squash
Lock your car doors, and be on the lookout for bags filled with summer squash left on porches by well meaning neighbors. During squash season, these are the tactics people use as they find themselves overloaded with squash. It seems to be abundant and inexpensive in the summer months. Yet many people do not know […]
