Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

Extension Educators are frequently asked if so much sugar or salt must be used in recipes. Often the answer is “no,” but you should be aware of the role each plays in preserving foods. If you are ...

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 — ...