Author: Dr. Susan Barefoot

Watch the Headspace

Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Headspace is the unfilled space between the food in a jar and the lid of a jar. General canning headspace recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture are as follows:  Leave ¼...

Toxoplasmosis

Mar 22, 2022 | Food, Health

Learn about toxoplasmosis with practical tips and information.

Home Freezing Equipment

Oct 28, 2020 | Food, Preservation

Equip your kitchen for freezing success with the right tools and storage supplies.

Finding Reliable Recipes for Safe Food Preservation

Oct 28, 2020 | Food, Preservation

Choosing the right recipe is crucial for food safety. Learn how to find reliable sources.

Foodborne Illnesses: Bacteria

May 22, 2020 | Food, Health, Safe Handling

Explore bacterial causes of foodborne illnesses and safety tips.

Preserving Foods

Jan 28, 2020 | Food, Preservation

Discover safe and effective methods for preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats at home.

Home Canning Equipment

Jan 27, 2020 | Food, Preservation

Explore the essential tools needed to safely and efficiently can foods at home.

Making Sauerkraut

Jul 11, 2019 | Tasty Bites

Get tips, recipes, or ideas about making sauerkraut to elevate your kitchen skills.

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,...