One of the questions that many buyers ask before purchasing a food sealer is, “Will a vacuum sealer really save me money? Is it worth the cost?”

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Last updated By Janet Thompson
One of the questions that many buyers ask before purchasing a food sealer is, “Will a vacuum sealer really save me money? Is it worth the cost?”
Last updated By Janet Thompson
When it comes to canning, you just can’t beat tomatoes and cucumbers. They are almost the standby classic for even beginning canners.
But there are many different foods that can very well including chicken and vegetables. Here are some of the favorite canning foods for both newbies and experienced canners.
[Read more…] about Our Favorite Canning Foods, Techniques and Tips for SuccessLast updated By Janet Thompson
Canning salsa is popular in the Midwest, southern, and western states. Every region has its own recipes; some want more lime juice, while other regions are jalapeno happy.
No matter what recipe you choose as long as you are making a batch, why not double or triple it and preserve the rest for a rainy day? The water bath canning process is really easy to master & doesn’t take much time at all. Let’s get started…
[Read more…] about How To Can Salsa With a Water Bath CannerLast updated By Janet Thompson
Canning vegetables is almost a rite of passage for most gardeners. It is sort of the final hurrah in honor of all of the work you put in getting that garden to produce.
[Read more…] about Canning Vegetables – 10 Tips for Success + RecipesLast updated By Editor
Thinking of buying a food dehydrator and wondering what you can do with it? Aside from the obvious applications of preserving ingredients and leftovers, there are a lot of cool and unexpected uses for a food dehydrator which you may not know about. Here are some fun applications that may surprise you!
[Read more…] about Five Fun Ways to Use a Food Dehydrator