Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

There’s no easy answer, really. What lands in this column sometimes depends on what’s growing in my gardens and what is seasonal. Then again, I may share a recipe that’s caught my eye regardless of ...

Canning pickles isn't difficult, but it requires preparation and an understanding of the "why" to achieve safe, optimal results. To help you approach home preservation with confidence, we asked an all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Homemade pickles are great to have on hand, but the canning process is more than a little bit ...

For some people, canning is a late-summer tradition. For Sue Jacquith of Gretna, it's a passion — and one that has already ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Canning pickles isn't difficult, but it requires preparation and an understanding of the "why" to achieve safe, optimal results.