You've probably heard all about the benefits of eating seasonally and locally—more nutritious food, better prices and flavor, along with the added bonus of supporting your local economy. Eating seasonally in the summer is a breeze, but as autumn and winter approach things can become more challenging. You can enjoy the flavor and taste of fresh produce all year long when you learn how to preserve your garden’s bountiful harvest. Use this handy guide to put up all that autumn has to offer, from apples to zucchinis and much more.
Preservation Basics
How to Preserve Herbs
Don’t let fresh herbs go to waste! Use these simple strategies to keep homegrown herbs on hand all year long. |
6 Simple Preservation Methods
Learn the simple wisdom of putting food by to keep your household stocked with fresh, nutritious fare year-round. |
Your Guide to Root Cellaring
Many foods will last for weeks or months if kept in a cool, dark place. Learn which foods keep well and how to properly store them. |
End-of-Summer Preservation Guide
Explore the many techniques that can help make your local and homegrown foods last all year. |
Water Bath Canning
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Canning Recipes
Black Raspberry Jam
Preserve rare black raspberries with this tasty jam. |
Dilly Beans
Enjoy the crisp crunch of fresh green beans well into winter. |
Sweet Pickles
Make homemade pickles to enjoy with savory cool-weather meals. |
Roasted Red Peppers
Quickly preserve roasted sweet peppers, tomatoes and other veggies in oil. |
Blackberry Lime Syrup
Get two recipes in one with this recipe: a delicious syrup and a tasty jam. |
Frozen Foods
Guide to Freezing Food
Save time and money when you make the freezer your friend with these smart strategies. |
Freezer-Friendly Foods
Stock your freezer with these 11 multipurpose foods to make cooking healthful meals a breeze. |
Frozen Homemade Beans
Freeze a variety of cooked beans for an easy way to have a base for numerous meals. |
On-the-Go Muffins
Frozen muffins are the perfect high-fiber, on-the-go snack or breakfast. |
Caramelized Onions
Keep this flavorful ingredient stocked in your kitchen with our tutorial. |
Fermentation
Vegetable Fermentation
Discover the history and health benefits of eating fermented foods. |
Simple Sauerkraut
Want to ferment at home? This simple recipe for sauerkraut is a great place to start. |
Easy Kimchi
This kimchi recipe is easy to adapt to whatever vegetables you have on hand. |
Dehydrating Food
Guide to Drying Herbs & Spices
Enjoy one of the easiest forms of food preservation by drying your homegrown herbs. |
Homemade Fruit Leather
Dehydrate slices of your favorite fruit for a healthy snack, or a topping for oatmeal and yogurt. |
Homemade Jerky
Use local or pasture-raised meats to make your own jerky for this perfect on-the-go snack. |
