It could be argued that the world’s cuisines owe a lot to the long history of food preservation — the ingenious and unexpected ways to prolong the lifespan of food that have allowed humans not only to ...

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW IT GREEN. I’M JACQUELINE THOMAS. WE’RE AT PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK, AND TODAY I’M TALKING WITH SEAN O’BRIEN FROM THE UNH EXTENSION. AND WHEN IT COMES TO FRUITS AND BERRIES, THERE ...

There’s been a recent noticeable resurgence in home canning, a method of preserving food that was once a staple in American households. This renewed interest is particularly strong among individuals ...

From ancient civilizations storing grains in clay pots to modern vacuum-sealed packaging, food preservation stands as one of humanity’s most significant achievements. Our ancestors discovered ...

Are you canning or preserving foods from your garden this summer? Here are some up-to-date methods to use: There are two methods of canning — boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. The pH of ...

Dehydrating food is considered one of our oldest—if not oldest—method for preserving food. For as long as our species has been gathering, foraging, and throwing spears at wild beasts, we have been ...

Freezing is one of the simplest methods of preserving food, biological tissue and other perishables, but the formation of ice crystals can damage cells. Now, researchers from Massachusetts General ...

Penn State Extension will host its “Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving” program from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at the Penn State Extension office in Indiana, 872 Water St. The ...

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