One of the most important things about preserving your harvest of fruits and vegetables, is to pick them at their peak. Here are some Our Garden Gang tips for harvesting common vegetables. When it comes to preserving, the main point is to eliminate the bacteria and fungi that cause spoilage without over-processing.
Elliott's Mom and master-pickler CurlySue have pulled together a lot of information and how-to tips for freezing and canning. To top it all off, visit our Recipe Message Board - tried and true recipes from members of Our Garden Gang. And, check out our collection of high-quality online cooking suppliers. Dig in and get cooking! Click on the links at left to see the topic you are interested in, or the ones at the bottom to follow along in order. |