Q and A: preserving figs and blossom end rot on tomatoes
Preserving figs
We have so many figs this year. I have canned figs, made fig jam, preserves, conserve, and strawberry fig jam. I am going to do some raspberry fig jam. Maybe you have something...
Q&A: Goat kids and Canning gravy
Goat kids
I enjoyed seeing your new little goat kid. I am glad he is doing so well after a rough start. You write that you put him back with his mother to nurse. I...
Q and A: Stocking the pantry and Canning sausage
Stocking the pantry
I have recently unplugged my 13 foot upright freezer and turned it into a pantry. I want to have a four month supply of canned goods for two adults. So far, I...
We are harvesting a bounty of carrots
As our nighttime temperatures are drifting into the very low twenties, I figured I'd better get at it and pull the remaining carrots and parsnips. Wow! They have gotten huge. Even our Scarlet Nantes...
Q and A: canning green beans, canning fermented foods, and canning shredded coconut
Canning green beans
My wife and I would like to know if it is safe to can green beans with cooked bacon added to jars when filling with beans? If so do you have a...