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Flavorful venison recipes for winter
Partnerships are a big part of Illinois Extension programs. This one started more than five years ago with a conversation about deer hunting and...
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Make your own red pepper flakes
Although National Pepper Month is celebrated in November, sweet and hot peppers are...
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Practice mindfulness while opening pomegranates
Once (maybe twice) each winter, my rural grocery store will stock whole pomegranates. They are a highlight of my winter fruit picks because of their...
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Shop wisely when thrifting for cooking tools and appliances
What's safe to bring into my home? I think about this topic often when I shop in thrift stores. I like...
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Summer food preservation series offered in Arthur
ARTHUR, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension will offer the Saving the Season: Summer food preservation series on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. beginning June 24 and continuing through Aug. 26 at the Moultrie-Douglas Extension Office, 304 E. Progress St., Arthur.The series will...
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Get Your Pressure Canner Ready for Canning Season
Freeport, Ill. --As home canning season approaches, ensuring your pressure canner is working properly is an important first step. Dial gauges on pressure canners should be tested each year to confirm they are accurate and operating safely.Only a pressure canner can reach...
Prepare for food preservation season with free pressure canner testing
URBANA, Ill. — As gardeners begin planting seedlings and planning for warmer weather, it’s also time to think about what needs to be preserved. Home preservation methods like canning, freezing, dehydration, and fermentation extend the shelf life of foods compared to storing fruits and vegetables...
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Spread the Sweetness: From Fruit to Finish
FREEPORT, Ill.-- Strawberry season is right around the corner, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of fresh-picked strawberries. These naturally sweet berries are packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, making them as nutritious as they are delicious. If you find...
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Processing Tomatoes at Home: Fill Your Pantry Webinar Series

Do you expect an abundance of tomatoes in your garden, but you aren’t sure what to do with them? Whether canning, freezing, or drying, it’s important to follow up-to-date methods. Learn all about canning salsa, the variety of ways to water bath or pressure can tomatoes, dehydrating this luscious...

Preserving Apples at Home: Fill Your Pantry Webinar Series

Learn about the varieties of apples along with preservation methods. Discover juicing, freezing, canning, and dehydrating apples. This information includes the most current science-based preservation methods and emphasizes food safety.  
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