Preserving Food

I've found that freezing herbs is an outstanding method to preserve flavor, fragrance and colour.

This article will discuss the process of selecting the proper cooking pumpkin and the technique for preparing homemade pumpkin puree.

Here are some easy ways to extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables, and to prevent them from turning brown before you can eat them.

Trail mix is a year-round favourite that can be a great source of protein and heart-healthy fats. Whip up a batch of these bite-size fruit and nut treats to keep in your fridge for a quick and satisfying snack.

Try to freeze fish as quickly as possible after catching, as they deteriorate rapidly. Before freezing, prepare fish as for cooking. Fish can be frozen whole, filleted or cut into steaks.

Learn the four basic rules dealt with this section and you cannot fail. Blanching, chilling, packaging and correct cooking.

Preserving fruit by deep freezing is easy and very convenient because fruit can be frozen raw and eaten raw all the year round.

Do you have an abundance of zucchini? These pickles will give dill pickles a run for their money, they are crisp and tasty like their dill counterparts but maybe even better in taste.

How to make watermelon jerky, perfect snacks on the go.

Homemade watermelon rind pickles that leave the slightest bit of red flesh for a beautiful color and taste experience!

This simple yet tasty three-ingredient recipe for cherry jam uses frozen fruit, chia seeds and maple syrup.

Read on to discover some of the most common pickle problems and what you can do to improve your recipe so the next batch has that perfect pickle crispness you've been longing for.