Preserving the Pantry

This episode discusses how to make raspberry fruit leather. Recipe Find the complete recipe for Raspberry Fruit Leather . Equipment needed: Dehydrator Plastic Liners

In this episode, you'll learn how to make seedless blackberry jam without adding commercial pectin. Recipe Find the complete recipe for Blackberry Jam Resources mentioned in this podcast: How to use a water bath canner In this episode you'll learn: What type of blackberries are needed How to mash and remove the seeds from blackberries How to make the jam Three ways to test the jam to ensure it's a...

Resources Resources mentioned in this podcast: Canning Tips from USU Water Bath Canning Pressure Canning Episode 9 - Using Different Canners Canning Tomatoes Canning Apple Pie Filling In this episode you'll learn: 10 tips to avoid when canning Items that are considered major canning mistakes and could possibly be deadly Reminders about safe canning

In this episode, Kathy talks about fresh raspberries and shares a recipe for making a no-bake raspberry delight! Recipes Find the complete recipe for No-Bake Raspberry Dessert ! Recipes mentioned in this podcast: How to Freeze Raspberries Homemade Raspberry Jam In this episode you'll learn: A simple way to serve fresh raspberries in a no-bake dessert How to make raspberry delight

In this episode, Kathy shares three different ways to dry rosemary. Find the complete recipe and step by step directions for Drying Rosemary Recipes using dried rosemary: Rosemary Salt Poultry Seasoning Venison Backstrap Roasted Potatoes In this episode you'll learn: Three different ways to dry rosemary How to determine when rosemary is dried How to store rosemary Ways to use rosemary How to subst...

In this episode, Kathy shares a recipe for making basil pesto and shares her tips on how to freeze pesto. Find the complete recipe for Basil Pesto Recipes using pesto Creamy Pesto Gnocchi Cheesy Pesto Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese with Pesto Pesto Chicken Sandwich In this episode you'll learn: How to make basil pesto Two methods for freezing pesto How to use frozen pesto

In this episode, Kathy shares how to make homemade tomato sauce and how to preserve it using a water bath canner. Find the complete recipe for Canning Tomato Sauce Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Canning Tomatoes Water Bath Canning In this episode you'll learn: How to make tomato sauce Methods for straining the tomatoes to remove the skin and the seeds How long to simmer the sauce Why you need...

In this episode, Kathy shares three different recipes for repurposing stale bread. No more wasting day-old bread! Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Breadcrumbs Dried Bread Cubes Homemade Croutons In this episode you'll learn: Ways to use stale bread before it goes bad Three recipes for using stale bread

In this episode, Kathy shares a recipe for making Peach and Blackberry Cobbler using either fresh or frozen fruit. Recipe Find the complete recipe for Peach and Blackberry Cobbler Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Frozen peaches In this episode you'll learn: How to make a cobbler with peaches and blackberries How to use frozen fruit or fresh fruit for the cobbler The recipe for the cobbler toppin...

In this episode, Kathy shares her method for canning cherries. Find the complete recipe for How to Can Cherries . Water Bath Canning Altitude and Canning In this episode you'll learn: How to can cherries Options for the canning syrup Remove the pit or leave it in How to avoid cherries from splitting

In this episode, Kathy discusses how altitude affects canning and the changes you need to make when canning with a water bath canner and a pressure canner.   Resources Resources mentioned in this podcast: Water Bath Canning Pressure Canning In this episode you'll learn: Why altitude affects processing when canning Additional time is added when water bath canning Increased pressure is added when pr...

In this episode, you'll learn all about canning salt and pickling salt.   Recipes Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Canning tomatoes Pickles In this episode you'll learn: What is canning salt What is pickling salt If canning salt is optional in canning recipes When it's mandatory to use canning salt Other types of salt to use in canning

In this episode, Kathy discusses canning lids used for water bath and pressure canning. Resources Resources mentioned in this podcast: Episode 44 Canning Jars Episode 43 Headspace Water Bath Canning Pressure Canning National Center for Home Food Preservation In this episode you'll learn: All about lids for home canning What lids are recommended for home canning by the NCFHP How long unused lids la...

In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses different types of canning jars. In this episode you'll learn: What type of jars to use for canning About 1/2 gallon canning jars Reusing commercially canned jars Sterilizing canning jars Washing canning jars Inspecting jars before using Ways to repurpose old canning jars Resources Resources mentioned in this podcast: Using a Water Bath Canner Using a Press...

In this episode, Kathy discusses headspace in canning and why it's important. Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Canning Tomatoes Apple Pie Filling Apricot Jam Canning Dried Beans Canning Fish Water Bath Canning Pressure Canning In this episode you'll learn: What is headspace in canning Why headspace is important Why headspace varies depending on the contents you are canning How to measure headspa...

In this podcast episode, Kathy discusses whether re-canning commercially canned food is a safe and practical practice. Recipes Canning Tomatoes Canning Chili In this episode you'll learn: If purchasing large cans of commercially canned food and re-canning into smaller jars is worth it. Does re-canning affect the quality of the food If re-canning is safe Resources UC Master Food Preserver Program U...

In this episode, Kathy cleans out her deep freezer and uses up some frozen raspberries and turns them into a delicious raspberry sorbet! Recipes Find the complete recipe for Raspberry Sorbet Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Frozen Raspberries In this episode you'll learn: How to make sorbet using frozen raspberries A quick and easy way to strain the seeds How to harden sorbet

In this podcast episode, Kathy share her recipe and method for making homemade canned chili . This is a delicious way to make homemade chili shelf stable and ready to use. Recipes Find the complete recipe for How to Can Chili Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Homemade Chili with Beans How to Can Dried Beans In this episode you'll learn: Ingredients needed for making chili How to prepare dried bea...

In this episode, we are making a small batch of strawberry jam. This is an easy to make jam that can be stored in your refrigerator. No canning or freezing needed. Recipes Find the complete recipe for Strawberry Jam Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Rhubarb Jam Pancakes Waffles In this episode you'll learn: The steps needed to make a small batch of jam How to know when the jam has set up Ways to...

In episode 38, Kathy shares her method for freezing rhubarb. This is a great method to preserve your fresh rhubarb to use throughout the year. Recipes Find the complete recipe for Freezing Rhubarb . Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Rhubarb Bread Rhubarb Muffins Rhubarb Cobbler In this episode you'll learn: How to freeze rhubarb What to do if you only have a small amount of rhubarb The ideal size...

In episode 37, Kathy discusses how to make homemade rhubarb jam. Recipe Find the complete recipe for Rhubarb Jam . Resources: How to Water Bath Can Listen to Episode 9 to Learn more about water bath canning In this episode you'll learn: How to make rhubarb jam About rhubarb leaves The different colors of rhub  

In episode 36, Kathy shares ideas for using frozen peaches. She also shares a recipe for Blackberry Peach Cobbler which uses frozen peaches and frozen blackberries. Recipes Find the complete recipe for Blackberry Peach Cobbler Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Peach Cobbler Fruit and Veggie Smoothie Peach Ice Cream Mango Peach Popsicles In this episode you'll learn: Ways to use frozen peaches A r...

In this episode, Kathy interviews Anne Aslanides from The Default Cook . Anne shares her recipe for making pulled pork and shares how to freeze leftover pulled pork. Recipes Find the complete recipe for The Default Cook's How to Freeze Pulled Pork Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Pulled Pork - From the Default Cook's website Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos - From the Default Cook In this episode you'...

In this episode, Kathy discusses how to freeze bananas. Then she shares a recipe for using those frozen bananas and how to make blueberry banana muffins!   Find the complete recipe for Blueberry Banana Muffins Other recipes mentioned in this podcast: oatmeal banana muffins blueberry banana coffee cake quinoa banana bread fruit and veggie smoothie In this episode you'll learn: Tips for freezing a w...

In episode 33, Kathy shares a recipe for making baked tortilla chips. This is a great way to us up those leftover corn tortillas! Recipes Find the complete recipe for Baked Corn Tortilla Chips Recipes mentioned in this podcast: Guacamole Salsa In this episode you'll learn: How to make baked tortilla chips Flavor options to add to the chips How to store baked tortilla chips Using flour tortillas fo...