Produce & Pantry

Vegetables can be dried whole or sliced, using the sun, air or heat. Some vegetables dry best when strung; others have their tops braided together. Still others must be sliced thin and placed on...

This recipe is my favorite marmalade of all time. the combination of kumquats and prickly pear produce a flavor similar to candied cherries as well as the same red coloring. There is no need for...

Rice flour provides a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, but in cooking and baking it does not produce the same results as wheat flour. Keep in mind that rice flour absorbs more liquid,...

Freeze dried foodstuffs have become so popular that you might have seen them at your grocery store. This type of food preservation is steadily gaining popularity because you do not have to add any...

Oils extracted from seeds---like olive, sunflower, canola and peanut oils---are used extensively in food preparation. They are produced using a cold press that squeezes out oils and extracts by...

Fall brings an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and canning these can feed your family throughout the winter months. Canning or bottling fruit and vegetables is a big job. Having other...

A pluot is a hybrid fruit that's a combination of a plum and apricot. If you are lucky enough to live where pluots are available, making pluot jam is a way of preserving the fruit for a taste...

Do you remember the Movie "Fried Green Tomatoes?" Have you ever wondered how to cook authentic fried green tomatoes, and better yet, how to preserve them to eat all year? I am going to...

Salmonella in peanut butter is making people sick. On January 18, Federal health authorities urged people to steer clear of peanut butter until the contamination is studied further. They will...

We are all bombarded with sugary treats every day. Isle after isle at every major store is designed to dazzle and allure consumers with pretty packages containing high-fructose corn syrup or...

If you want to improve your diet, increase your fiber consumption, reduce your consumption of simple carbohydrates, and eat more naturally, consider a switch to whole grains. Whole grains have...

Our refrigerators are jammed with groceries, drinks, leftovers and who-knows-what. It's no wonder some spoils before ever getting eaten. Don't you hate finding furry, smelly former-food in your...

While fig preserves have a wonderful sweet taste on their own, it can be fun to add a "surprise secret ingredient" to transform fig jam into a Blackberries flavored treat.

While regular fig preserves are wonderful, it is fun to make Mock Peach Preserves and see if anyone can guess your "secret flavor ingredient".

Dried mushrooms take top honors when it comes to ingredients you can depend on to reproduce the bold, full-bodied flavors of French and Italian dishes. These must-have ingredients add a depth of...

If you don't bake bread regularly, you may not see much point in having a bag of bread flour fill up shelf space in your pantry, even though it yields better results than using all-purpose flour....

Pork, aka "the other white meat," is known in just about every type of world cuisine, largely because pigs, unlike cows, don't require too much space to keep, and you can feed them on table scraps...

When extra lean ground beef is on sale, wouldn't it be nice to preserve some for cooking a hot dish or tacos quickly? You can, by cooking it up as loose hamburger and canning it. Ground beef is...

The grocery store is having a fantastic sale on boneless pork sirloin, and you have a few bucks in your pocket. You can take advantage of that sale and preserve some home-canned pork sirloin for...

A hermit needs to eat! You don't have to follow any rules if you don't want to. If you want to eat cookies every day of your life then go ahead and do it. But most people will like a bit of...

Once you've tasted fresh pineapple you won't want to buy it in a can. Cut fresh pineapple into bite-size pieces and enjoy it as a snack or added to drinks and stir-fry. They are easy to cut, if...

The little blueberry packs an impressive nutritional wallop. Compared with 42 other common fruits and vegetables, blueberries rank first in antioxidants. One serving helps fight cancer, heart...

With everyone more conscious of what's going into their bodies, buying non-GMO baking supplies is getting easier to do. You can find non-GMO supplies in most natural food stores, in some larger...

Kobe beef is known for its excellent marbling and taste, and many consider it a delicacy. If you're looking to enjoy some Kobe beef, here are some tips so you can choose the best cuts for you and...

Your children might be happy to learn they won't have to eat those fresh veggies because your carrots have gone limp and your lettuce is wilted. All you can think about, though, as you're throwing...

An over-abundance of fruit, from spring rhubarb to June strawberries to fall apples, provides many opportunities to preserve fruit in one of the many ways available. With a little effort, the...

Most people eat out several times a week, so the notion of stockpiling food is a foreign concept. Grocery stores operate on the premise that most households only maintain a three-day supply of...

There has been much controversy around genetically-engineered foods, especially produce. While consumers are concerned about the differences in genetically engineered fruits and those that are...

Genetically Engineered (GE) vegetables have been the topic of controversy for many years. The Food and Drug Administration feels that they are safe, even in light of cases showing severe food...

A healthy garden produces an abundance of fruit and vegetables, particularly tomatoes. But there's a limit to the number of salads and tomato slices a person can eat during the summer, so any...

Pomegranate jelly is great on sandwiches and toast. You can even modify this recipe to make syrup for pancakes.

Juicy, succulent peaches are best when left to ripen in the sun, then plucked from a tree and eaten on the spot. If you can't find your way to an orchard to pick your own, keep these tips in mind...