Category: Food

Why Mason-type Canning Jars

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

The major reason we recommend Mason-type canning jars is our experience with them and their decreased rate of breakage compared to mayonnaise jars, salad dressing jars, spaghetti sauce jars, or...

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...

Preserving Freshness: The Basics of Food Preservation

Apr 10, 2023 | Food, Preservation, Tasty Bites

Food preservation is an age-old practice that has allowed us to enjoy fresh food throughout the year. From refrigeration to freezing or pickling to drying, there are countless ways to keep your food...

Food Safety at Home: Tips for Keeping Your Family Healthy

Apr 6, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites

Food safety is a top priority for any household, as unsafe food handling practices can lead to foodborne illnesses and severe health consequences. This blog post will discuss simple tips for...

“Spring Cleaning” Our Eating Habits

Mar 20, 2023 | Food, Health, Tasty Bites

Spring has officially sprung here in South Carolina. While we are all familiar with the term “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, there is another aspect of our lives that could use some...

A Beginners Guide to Fresh vs. Frozen Produce

Mar 15, 2023 | Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Health, Tasty Bites

First off, Happy National Nutrition Month! Every year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts National Nutrition Month and offers education on nutrition and making better food choices. Each...

Mint & Hummus

Mar 13, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites

Looking for an easy and refreshing appetizer that packs a flavor punch? Look no further than this delicious platter of naan bread, accompanied by fresh mint, sliced radishes, creamy hummus,...

Basics of Home Winemaking

Feb 24, 2023 | Food, Preservation

Learn the basics of making wine safely at home.

The Meaning Behind the Mardi Gras King Cake

Feb 20, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites

“Laissez les bons temps rouler” is Cajun French for “Let the good times roll.” With the start of Mardi Gras, everyone will begin hearing that phrase quite often. Another...

5 Ways to Crush Your Fitness Goals!

Feb 15, 2023 | Food, Tasty Bites

It’s that time of year again. With the New Year comes new year goals and resolutions. If you are looking for tips on how to not only stick to your new year fitness goals but CRUSH them, you’ve come...

Soul Cakes and the Origins of Trick or Treating

Oct 31, 2022 | Food, Tasty Bites

October 31, 2022 “Soul, Soul, a soul cake! I pray thee, good missus, a soul cake! One for Peter, two for Paul, Three for Him what made us all! Soul Cake, soul cake, please good missus, a soul cake....

Physical Activity During Pregnancy

Oct 28, 2022 | Food, Health

Learn about physical activity during pregnancy with practical tips and information.