Preserving Food


One of the most common complaints I hear when I tell people about our CSA share is that there is too much food for them, and that even with a half share, food goes to waste.

 

That's where preserving is helpful.

 

Preserving is also a way to ensure you and your family can eat seasonally, well past harvest season.  Preserving food is not difficult, though it can be intimidating for folks initially.

 

Main Preservation Methods:

 

1. Freezing

2. Dehydrating

3. Pickling

4. Canning

 

Links on Preserving:

 

National Center for Home Preservation  Includes the latest USDA-recommended information on all kinds of food preservation, including a free self-paced web course on preserving. 

How to Can Anything (via 'Pick Your Own'--a fabulous local food resource)

Preserving Garlic