It could be argued that the world’s cuisines owe a lot to the long history of food preservation — the ingenious and unexpected ways to prolong the lifespan of food that have allowed humans not only to ...

Take a look at these eight ancient food preservation methods that remain effective even in modern times.

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW IT GREEN. I’M JACQUELINE THOMAS. WE’RE AT PAWTUCKAWAY STATE PARK, AND TODAY I’M TALKING WITH SEAN O’BRIEN FROM THE UNH EXTENSION. AND WHEN IT COMES TO FRUITS AND BERRIES, THERE ...

A zeer keeps contents cool as water evaporates from damp sand or cloth between two clay pots. With these off grid food preservation techniques, you can rely less on electricity and more on ...

Families fed themselves for months without a single plug in the wall.

Suzanne Smith, a resident of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood who works in computer applications and website design, has been preserving food since the 1970s, following in the footsteps of her ancestors ...

Are you canning or preserving foods from your garden this summer? Here are some up-to-date methods to use: There are two methods of canning — boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. The pH of ...

Gardens grow flush in Oregon’s warmer harvest months; meanwhile, preserved food can be enjoyed anytime. Volunteers in an Oregon State University program offer helpful tips for those looking to ...

Preserve the taste of summer by canning tomatoes. It’s harvest season for Iowa gardens and many of us are up to our elbows in tomatoes and peppers. If you’re finding yourself with enough produce to ...

In the 1800s, expanding empires and seafaring explorations required reliablely preserved food. A candy maker was awarded 12,000 francs for his method of heating and sealing food in glass jars. The ...

The end of summer in North America is approaching fast, but gardeners, farmers, eaters, and cooks can preserve summer’s bounty all year long. Fermentation, freezing, canning, and drying can all help ...