by Renee Pottle | May 23, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Pickles
It’s fresh asparagus season – one of my favorite times of the year! We eat lots of asparagus every spring; in stir-fries, grilled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, steamed with lemon-pepper, even on pizza. But I always like to put some up as pickles... 
by Renee Pottle | May 2, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Pickles
Don’t you just love the more unusual pickled vegetables like cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, asparagus and beets? I know I do, but it’s nearly impossible to find commercially canned varieties on the grocery store shelf. So what’s an aspiring foodie to... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 28, 2013 | Canning and Preserving, Pickles
Suffering from canner’s withdrawal? Have you been looking for an easy canning project that will improve the sad looking vegetables at the grocery store? This pickled carrot recipe is your answer. It’s small – makes one jar, quick – takes less... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 25, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Recently I was fortunate to interview Lizann Powers-Hammond, Regional Specialist for Washington State University Benton County Extension, about the Master Food Preserver Program. Lizann exemplifies the title of expert. She has earned several degrees; BA Vocational... 
by Renee Pottle | Mar 4, 2013 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Does this describe you? You are ready to start exploring how to can food at home, but are scared off by all the new equipment that seems necessary? The good news is this – water bath canning really doesn’t require spending lots of money. In fact, you...