A new generation of home cooks is embracing canning—in part because it’s a good way to preserve the fresh produce of the season and have total control over what’s in the final product, and in part ...

A deeply philosophical question. But seriously, doesn't it take time? Isn't it complicated? Aren't there safety risks? The idea behind canning is to preserve the very freshest, ripest summer foods — ...

Our grandmothers canned and preserved food, so why don’t we? Although it’s a bit of a lost art, canning still has its place, especially considering the tough economic times we are all facing. If you ...

In a previous column, I discussed how to preserve your fruit crop by freezing or dehydrating it. Since I am also a certified master food preserver, I thought I would use this column to discuss canning ...

West Michigan's largest home and garden show is back for its 43rd season at DeVos Place from March 3-6. The show will have 11 feature gardens, nearly 300 local businesses featuring every product and ...

We recently hosted a canning class at Lincoln Land Community College. It was exciting to see that people are still interested in learning the art of canning. Canning is an ages old preservation ...