Food Preservation season is here! The most important thing that you can do at the start of the season is to seek out researched scientifically tested recipes and review food safety recommendations.

Are Ball Jars the Same Thing as Mason Jars? While Ball is perhaps the best-known brand, mason jars are produced by several other companies (including Kerr and Newell) and come in an array of sizes and ...

Making your own fermented foods with Mason jars is surprisingly easy, but it helps if you use the right kind of Mason jars.

To sterilize and seal jars for canning: Unscrew the ring bands from the canning jars, remove the lids and wash both thoroughly with soap and hot water. Arrange the jars in a large pot or baking pan ...

During the pandemic, pickling became a comforting habit for many who were stuck at home. More pickling meant less food waste and fewer trips to the grocery store. Avid picklers had more time to wile ...

Canning and preserving foods may be a hobby for hipsters in Brooklyn, but it’s actually practical for us here in Miami. With the very real threat of hurricanes and the zombie apocalypse, every good ...