Preserving Your Produce
Last Updated September 18, 2020
As the gardening season winds down and it becomes time to harvest your fruits and vegetables, you might feel overwhelmed by the amount of fresh produce suddenly taking over your fridge and countertops. But it doesn't all have to be eaten immediately or given away; there are so many ways to preserve your produce so you can enjoy the bounty of your garden all winter long. Check out these articles and recipes that will soon have you on your way to pickling, canning, fermenting, dehydrating and freezing your fruits and vegetables for later indulgence.
Preserving Summer
There are a multitude of ways to process and store your summer bounty that are quick, not too messy and easy to do.
Lacto-Fermented Radishes
This basic recipe for lacto-fermented radishes is perfect for beginners. They are delicious on top of tacos or huevos rancheros or as the perfect pairing to your lunchtime sandwich. The recipe can be...
Fall Shrubbery
Add an ounce of liquor, and you have a dazzling apéritif suitable for any fall menu.
The Spiced Plum Shrub
Juicy plums are combined with apple cider and white balsamic vinegar, then rounded out with warming spices to create a charming fall shrub. Plums should be soft to the touch to maximize sweetness and...
The Fermented Life
Fermenting vegetables is a classic method of food preservation, and one of the easiest to do at home. Think beyond sauerkraut and kimchi, and try combining cauliflower, radish, garlic, carrots, beans...
Get Pickled!
Regardless of the method you choose, great pickles start with great ingredients. You want to choose quality produce that’s fresh, mature, and blemish-free. As autumn sets in and the abundance of...
Quick-Pickled Green beans
Make flavourful, crunchy pickles at home in as little as 48 hours—green beans, peeled baby carrots, thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, cauliflower or red onions!
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