The cherries are in!  Will you be home canning cherries this year?  If so, what do you plan to make?  With so many choices, you'll find the effort so much more rewarding if you just take a bit of time upfront to think through the options.  Here's some th

No matter how long we've been cooking or home canning, there's always something new to learn.  Today's session lists the 10 things I learned when making strawberry jam this weekend.  We also celebrate the one year anniversary of the Canning Season podcas

No matter how long we’ve been cooking or home canning, there’s always something new to learn.  Today’s session lists the 10 things...

Today's session provides a great review on preventing botulism and food poisoning. With the new growing season underway, timing is perfect for home canners at all levels of experience to learn/review these important safety concepts.   In this session we

Today’s session provides a great review on preventing botulism and food poisoning. With the new growing season underway, timing is perfect for...

In this Memorial Day special, I get to interview a dear friend who served and fought as a member of the US Army in World War II.  My friend, Howard Rosov not only fought the Germans in the Battle of the Bulge, he went on to help free Dachau prison.  Prio

In this Memorial Day special, I get to interview a dear friend who served and fought as a member of the US...

Whether a novice or seasoned in the art of home canning, all will benefit from this week's show.  I introduce you to three of my must-have, go-to resources I rely on for my own home canning and food preservation efforts.  Seasonal canners will benefit by

With winter over, our planning can finally turn to the hope of a new growing season.  These warmer days bring with them the promise, if not the anticipation of new things to grow and eventually preserve.  With today's show, I walk you through a short che

One of the best parts about making your own yogurt at home is how easy it is!  If you like yogurt, you'll definitely want to give this a try. In today's episode, I walk you through how to safely make yogurt yourself.  I use a trusted, proven recipe that g