1. Toss the cucumber slices and salt in a large bowl until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours. 2. Pour the ...

Fall is right around the corner, and apples are one of the delights for many of us this time of the year. Hampshire County’s ...

Lovina has been busy finishing off the garden season with canning more V-8 Juice and getting ready to pickle beets and can ...

Preserving the seasons Harvest is upon us. As the seasons wind down into autumn, nature calls on us to slow down and enjoy the fruits of our summer labor. But in sunny Sonoma County, there seems ...

This Roasted Tomato Pasta Sauce recipe uses fresh garden tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs that are slow-roasted until caramelized, then blended into a smooth, rich sauce perfect for pasta. It’s ...

The Eicher family held a grilled chicken fundraiser to benefit Elizabeth and Tim, who had to vacate their mold-infested home. Lovina canned 22 quarts of vegetable juice with her sister Verena. Sister ...

I believe that the best recipes can be found on the most tattered recipe cards and any loose slips of paper that have been creased and stained so often they’re barely recognizable. So when I came ...

We looked to our readers to find out why home canning is experiencing a modern revival. Their answer: Canning produces flavorful, high-quality food that saves money, builds self-reliance and creates ...

Garlic, dill, and mustard seeds flavor these crisp pickled green beans. Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is a food editor, recipe developer, farmer and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the ...

Tip: If you have some relish left over after you’ve filled your jars, store it in an airtight container in the fridge and use within 3 weeks. STERILISING JARS AND BOTTLES To sterilise jars or bottles, ...

Northern pike are one of the most widely distributed fish across the Ice Belt. It seems comparatively few people fish specifically for them in summer, but in winter, many anglers set out tip-ups ...