As summer gives way to fall, our gardens are giving way to their bounties for harvest. So how do you preserve some of your favorites? Some of my favorite ways to preserve green beans are either pressure canning or pickling. History of Preservation Preserving food whether fruit, vegetables or meat reduces the spoilage of food, […]
Harvesting and Preserving Your Garden
One of the most satisfying parts of cultivating and caring for a vegetable garden is enjoying the literal fruits of your labor. Whether you look forward to the picking, the preparation, or the preservation of your garden fresh produce. Here are a few things that can improve the process of harvesting your garden, and lengthen […]
How Much Energy Does Your Kitchen Use?
Kitchen Energy Usage For those of us with big gardens, August and September are the heart of canning and preserving season. My wife puts up dozens and dozens of jars of raspberry jam, pickles, pickled beets, and other assorted vegetables. We also freeze lots of veggies to enjoy the bounty of our garden during the […]
