With the beginning of fall yesterday, people will be collecting the rest of their gardens’ fruits and vegetables for canning. The benefits of home food preservation include building a reserve of dehydrated and canned food to eat during the winter and that will stay safe during a power outage.
However
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Public health officials in Washington state are urging people to practice safe procedures for home canning after a man died during the weekend.
The man, from Grays Harbor County, was between 55 and 65 years old, according to a news release from the public health department.
The department has not
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Late summer is canning season. And if your garden has been thriving, you’re probably thinking about canning some of your favorite vegetables to enjoy later this year and in the cold winter months. But to keep your food safe, you’ll need to know some facts from fiction.
In a recent
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If you’re anything like me, the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with a lot of extra time around the house. For me and many others, this has meant diving into hobbies such as gardening.
This is a new hobby for me and as everything is seemingly ripening at the
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People across the country are gearing up for home canning in efforts to preserve summer flavors for year-round enjoyment.
Consequently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now reminding the public that knowing how to can safely is essential to preventing the growth of dangerous bacteria.
“Home canning is
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Home canning is a popular activity — but one that must be done safely in order to prevent the growth of dangerous bacteria, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reminding the public. “Home canning is a great way to preserve your garden goodies. But beware: if it’s done
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Anyone who eats canned goods from China and Thailand — especially mushrooms and baby corn — may be glad to know that U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cops have been busy on the Asian beat.
After low-acid canned food facilities in Liujing, China and Mae Sot, Tak, Thailand were
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Take a Note From Granny’s PlayBook…
…by making those jams and jellies she used to make.
…by pickling your cucumbers, peppers and green beans.
…by canning fruits and vegetables in sturdy glass jars.
…but make sure you update the recipes! Whether your grandmother or grandfather was responsible for storing the
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This spring and summer, gardens popped up everywhere: from empty inner-city lots to downtown rooftops to the White House lawn. As summer winds down and an overabundance of cucumbers, tomatoes, and other produce threatens to overwhelm gardeners, options present themselves. 
Option 1: Donate your surplus garden produce to your local
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