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Food Preservation

Preserving Tomatoes

Preserving tomatoes allows you to enjoy them all year long. Canning, freezing, or dehydrating are the three safe methods for preserving, and each has a specific set of instructions yielding a unique product. Learn how to do it.

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Canning Foods at Home

Canning foods at home requires using a scientifically tested recipe specifically designed to ensure that it will result in a safe, quality product when accurately followed. Find out more information.

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Drying Foods at Home

Drying or dehydrating food involves removing its water content to a point where the food is preserved longer than if left fresh. Explore ways to do it.

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