Preserving traditions

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The revival of canning and food preservation in modern kitchens

  • A great way to preserve the nutrition and fresh taste of gardengrown green beans is to can them in a pressure canner. These green beans have just been canned, and once the rings are sealed they will be ready to be stored for later use. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
    A great way to preserve the nutrition and fresh taste of gardengrown green beans is to can them in a pressure canner. These green beans have just been canned, and once the rings are sealed they will be ready to be stored for later use. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
  • Apples that are canned when in season make short work of creating a summer pie. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
    Apples that are canned when in season make short work of creating a summer pie. joycesarah mccabe | dispatch record
In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in interest regarding canning, food preservation and reducing food waste. Several factors contribute to this growing trend, the first being the liberal use of preservatives and additives in commercially processed food. A close second is environmental concerns. Some additives and preservatives are used in our foods but are banned in other…

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