Preserving With A Purpose

Tomatoes, green beans, peaches, and so much more: Our great-grandmas new a thing or two about food preservation, and yet these days few of us can. It’s a time- and labor-intensive practice, sure. But it’s also a self-sufficient life skill.

Whether you grow some or all of your own food or seek out bargains at the store and farmers’ market, canning the season’s bounty means you’ll be eating well all year round. You’ll also be participating in a nearly waste-free practice (no plastic to see here!)....