Preserving Cranberries
Fresh cranberries pack a punch as a component of fall and winter sweet and savory food, drink, and décor with their small size, bright, deep red color, tart taste, dense texture, and versatile uses....
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Dec 7, 2023 | Food, Holiday, Preservation, Tasty Bites
Fresh cranberries pack a punch as a component of fall and winter sweet and savory food, drink, and décor with their small size, bright, deep red color, tart taste, dense texture, and versatile uses....
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Get enough calcium with dairy and non-dairy sources.
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Lid Lifter/Lid Wand The canning lid lifter/lid wand is a magnet attached to a short plastic stick and is a useful tool for lifting metal lids from hot water. Lid wand brands include Back to Basics,...
Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites
The Question “I recently made homemade dill pickles by my grandmother’s recipe; I have made pickles by this recipe for a very long time. This year the pickles were bubbling when I opened...
Apr 14, 2023 | Canning Basics, Canning Tips, Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites
A frequent question to the Home & Garden Information Center: “I canned my green beans in a water bath canner. Are they safe?” Often this question is prefaced by “My mother and...
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