Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers

QUESTION: Is there any instrument that can be bought to measure the pH balance for home canning? What about a high quality litmus paper or a pH gauge?

Brussels sprouts - they're the Marmite of the vegetable world; you either love them or loathe them! In my childhood, these tiny green orbs were the bane of my existence, a culinary ordeal that began the moment I walked through the front door after a day of play.

Football season is back, and that means it's time for tailgate parties! Whether you're cheering for your favorite team at the stadium or hosting a watch party in your backyard, one thing is for sure: food will be a big part of the celebration.

I found a particular delight in tomatillos in my journey of cultivating a sustainable lifestyle through gardening and home food preserving. These vibrant green gems have become a favorite among the many fruits and vegetables I grow and preserve.

We all want to make tasty and safe home-canned foods. Read the label to be sure and use only vinegar with a 5% acidity level for canning purposes. Sometimes the label indicates 50 grain, which means it has 5% acidity. Read the label on the vinegar bottle and make sure the label indicates 5%.