by Renee Pottle | Aug 29, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Do you have to use special salt when making pickles? Here’s a canning question I am often asked; “What is pickling salt?” Basically, pickling salt is regular, everyday salt with NO additives. Most regular table salt, iodized or not, contains... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 15, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
What is the best kind of vinegar to use when making pickles? Here is a question I am often asked; “What vinegar should I use to make pickles?” The answer? You can use any kind of vinegar, as long as it is at least 5% acid. Each vinegar adds... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 13, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Dehydrating
Don’t lose your dried fruit to insects or mold. Make lasting dried fruit using these 5 easy steps. There’s a little more to drying fruit than simply drying it. But…. not a lot more! If you have ever had a batch of dried fruit mold or get infected by... 
by Renee Pottle | Aug 6, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
It’s possible to can your own baby food, but just the fruit. Now that August is here, and we are smack dab in the middle of the busy canning season, you may be wondering, “can I can my own baby food?” The short answer is “yes” but there... 
by Renee Pottle | May 14, 2015 | Basics, Real Food
The unofficial start of summer will be here soon. Make sure your picnic is safe and enjoyable. Summer is a good time to refresh our memory about food safety. Follow these simple tips for an enjoyable season, free from food poisoning. Keep cold food cold: Cold...