Food Preservation and Preparation

Harvesting Herbs - Dehydrating and Freezing Herbs - how to clean and prepare your herbs and how to dehydrate and freeze them.

Harvesting Herbs is a fragrant, meditative and gratifying garden task.

Learn 5 different methods for preserving your harvest to enjoy all year long. They are canning, freezing, pickling, dehydrating and fermenting, each with its benefits and drawbacks.

Learn to cook real food, skip preservatives and unhealthy fillers and trans fats. These simple recipes and techniques will save you money and help you take charge of what's in your food.

Enjoy the harvest all winter long with these simple instructions for safely canning tomatoes.

Learn how quick and easy it is to make your own spaghetti sauce. You may never purchase a jar of sauce again!

Make a delicious, attractive gift but be sure to make some extras for your own DIY convenience food pantry.

Try this great gift idea or satisfy your own chocolate craving with these simple instructions and ingredients you can keep handy in your cupboard.

Cut out the high fructose corn syrup, skip the plastic packaging and save money with this simple, delicious recipe that is ready in 15 minutes.