Updated March 2023 Linda Ziedrich, our guest blogger, is sharing her blueberry-rhubarb jam recipe. Linda is a Master Gardener and a Master Food Preserver and the author of The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves, and The Joy of Pickling. Frozen Blueberries Love Fresh Rhubarb In jams, pies, cobblers, and other sweet treats, […]
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Depending on which growing zone you’re in, rhubarb season may already be in full force, or it may just be beginning to show up in smallish bundles at the market. Often, the Red Variety of Rhubarb is most popular – that rosy hue just pops in those gorgeous foody posts- so it’s no surprise. However, […]
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There is much science behind the art of preserving food safely. The exact timing and temperature combinations during the canning processes, low acid vs. high acid foods, food density, water activity, sugar or vinegar proportions and so much more! Whether you are preserving for your home use or developing a recipe to have approved for […]
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We made Lavender Jelly with Pomona’s Pectin at our Preservation Station at the PA Farm Show a few years back and were happy with how easy it was and delighted in the color and flavor! It got rave reviews by many of the Farm Show attendees, who also thought it would be perfect in an […]
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Updated – March 2023 This Blubarb Jam with Pomona’s Pectin recipe was adapted from a recipe by jam-maker Kirsten Jennings, who first tried it at a local restaurant and liked it so much that she figured out how to make it at home herself. The combination of blueberries and rhubarb is less common than the […]
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I am quick to admit that it is very satisfying to see my countertop lined with cooling jars, and then to know that I can grab one just seconds before the contents are needed for a meal or snack. It is enjoyable to browse the shelves of preserves & choose a few jars perfect for […]
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The 5th annual Can-It-Forward Day is Saturday, August 1st. Can-It-Forward Day offers live, free webcast of home canning demonstrations, free recipes and more. The event encourages gardeners & food enthusiasts across the country to celebrate what “Made From Here” means to them by fresh preserving their favorite local ingredients in peak season. Over the past […]
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