What to Can in September: Preserving Late-Summer Harvests
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What to Can in September: Preserving Late-Summer Harvests

September is a fantastic time to get busy in the kitchen, isn’t it? The markets are still overflowing with late-summer goodness, and we’re thinking about how to keep those flavors around for the colder months. We love the idea of preserving our harvest, and there are so many ways to do it, not just with…

Fermentation for Beginners: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home
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Fermentation for Beginners: 7 Easy Recipes to Try at Home

We’ve been hearing a lot about fermented foods lately, and honestly, it sounds pretty cool. Turns out, making them at home isn’t as complicated as we thought. If you’re curious about fermentation for beginners, we’ve put together a list of simple recipes that we think anyone can try. It’s a great way to add some…

August Preserving Guide: Canning, Fermenting, and Freezing Tips
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August Preserving Guide: Canning, Fermenting, and Freezing Tips

August is a fantastic time to get our harvest preserved. We’ve been busy in the garden, and now it’s time to make sure all that goodness lasts. This august preserving guide is all about making the most of our bounty, whether we’re canning, fermenting, or freezing. We want to share some of our favorite ways…

March Canning Calendar: Starting Early with Peas, Radishes, and Herbs
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March Canning Calendar: Starting Early with Peas, Radishes, and Herbs

February might still feel like winter in many places, but for those of us who love to preserve food, the gardening itch is already starting. March is the perfect time to get a head start on our canning goals, even if the ground outside is still too cold to plant. We can use this month…

Fall Harvest Canning Guide: September to November Essentials
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Fall Harvest Canning Guide: September to November Essentials

As the air gets crisp and the leaves start to turn, we know it’s time to get serious about our fall harvest. We love seeing all the bounty from our gardens and local farms, but we also know that a lot of it can go to waste if we don’t plan ahead. That’s why we…

May Canning Calendar: Berries, Greens, and Early Summer Produce
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May Canning Calendar: Berries, Greens, and Early Summer Produce

May is when our kitchens start buzzing again, and the garden finally pays us back for all that waiting. We’re looking at strawberries, rhubarb, and the first greens—stuff that only sticks around for a few weeks if we’re lucky. It’s easy to get ahead of ourselves, but if we use a may canning calendar, we…

October Canning Calendar: Root Vegetables, Apples, and Fall Preserves
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October Canning Calendar: Root Vegetables, Apples, and Fall Preserves

October is when our kitchens really start to smell like fall. We’re pulling in apples by the box, digging up root vegetables, and eyeing those pumpkins and squash we’ve been saving for cozy recipes. The october canning calendar is all about making the most of what’s coming out of the garden or local market right…

April Preserving Guide: Spring Vegetables and Fruit Tips
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April Preserving Guide: Spring Vegetables and Fruit Tips

April is a busy month for anyone who likes to eat with the seasons or preserve food at home. We see the first real wave of spring vegetables and some early fruits showing up at farmers’ markets and in gardens. Sometimes it feels like everything is ready at once, and figuring out how to keep…

December Canning and Preserving: Stocking Your Pantry for Winter
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December Canning and Preserving: Stocking Your Pantry for Winter

As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder, we often think of summer as the prime time for canning. But what if we told you that December can be a fantastic month for stocking your pantry? We can explore new recipes, use up those last bits of seasonal produce, and get a head…

June Preserving Guide: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Summer Bounty
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June Preserving Guide: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Summer Bounty

June is such a fantastic time for us in the garden. Everything is really starting to take off, and we’re seeing the first real wave of produce. This is the perfect moment to think about how we can enjoy these flavors long after the summer sun fades. We’ve put together this june preserving guide to…