Author: Adair Hoover

Pressure Canning

Jun 27, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Every year we get the following question at the Home & Garden Information Center: “I canned my green beans in a water bath canner. Are they safe?” And when we say NO, we hear: “But my mother and...

No Canning Zucchini & Summer Squash

Jun 20, 2019 | Canning Food Preservation, Canning Tips, Tasty Bites

The one thing we know, FOR SURE, about food safety is that it is always evolving. That is one of the main reasons, Food Safety Agents are always pushing for people to always reference research-based...

Canning and Preserving Tips: Why Blanch?

Jun 6, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about canning and preserving tips: why blanch? to elevate your kitchen skills.

Get Ready for Canning Season – Canning Tips from Dr. Susan Barefoot

May 16, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Canning season is here! Here’s is a list of things to do RIGHT NOW so that your canning projects go as smooth and easy as possible! Start With Your Pressure Canner Three manufacturers, Presto,...

Flavored Vinegars

Feb 13, 2019 | Food, Preservation

Create delicious flavored vinegars safely with herbs, fruits, and spices.

Q & A of the Week – Fruit Cake Storage

Jan 14, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about q & a of the week – fruit cake storage to elevate your kitchen skills.

Holiday Cooking

Nov 28, 2018 | Food, Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about holiday cooking to elevate your kitchen skills.

Basil and Pesto

Oct 22, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Explore how basil and pesto can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

Making the Most of Fall Pumpkins

Oct 17, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Explore how making the most of fall pumpkins can inspire your meals and healthy habits.

What To Do With All Those Greens?

Oct 1, 2018 | Food, Hot Topics

There are collard greens ready for picking all over South Carolina. Maybe you are harvesting your own greens or maybe you are buying them form local roadside stands. Regardless of how you are...

Canning Apples

Sep 24, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Discover helpful insights on canning apples for cooking, preserving, or celebrating.

Canning Tips – How tight should your lids be?

Sep 10, 2018 | Tasty Bites

Find out how canning tips – how tight should your lids be? can boost your food prep, preservation, or nutrition.