by Renee Pottle | Aug 18, 2015 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Can you use aluminum cookware when pickling? It’s pickling season here in the Mid-Columbia. My favorite local farmer is now taking orders for pickling cukes. Actually, his advertisement originally said “tickling cukes.” Obviously the... 
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 | Jun 18, 2015 | Canned or Preserved Fruits and Vegetables, Canning and Preserving, Instagram
It’s fresh cherry season. A season that is just too short for my liking. Each year I try to figure out new ways to preserve the harvest so I can enjoy sweet cherries all year long. Here are 10 of my favorite preservation methods: 1. Freeze – last... 
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... 
by Renee Pottle | May 8, 2015 | Real Food, Vegetarian
Make the best of the short asparagus season with these mouth-watering recipes. Have you ever taken a long flight? One where you travel from one end of the continent to the other? Or a trans-continental flight? How do you feel when you finally unfold yourself and get...