Now that your summer garden is (hopefully) in full production mode, you may wonder how to use all those tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. The events of the last year have fueled interest in home canning ...

Once a year, University of Tennessee Extension Agent Christopher Sneed offers a two-week program called “Canning College: Preserving Foods Safely.” Canning College is open to residents of Blount and ...

Canning is back in vogue. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, canning and other forms of at-home food preservation were returning to kitchens around the country as a culinary tradition. As the pandemic ...

If you love adding a pop of color and tangy flavor to your meals, this pickled red onion recipe is a must-make for your preserving list. Pickled red onions are incredibly versatile, bringing sweet, ...

Growing up on a farm in Southeastern North Carolina, there was always something to learn, whether through hands-on tasks like grading bell peppers or simply by observing. Many of these lessons, such ...

Home canning is an excellent way to preserve garden produce and share it with family and friends. But it can be risky – or even deadly – if not done correctly and safely. What is botulism? Botulism is ...