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Is canning with fresh lemon juice a safety risk?

I used fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice for canning salsa in water bath. is that ok?

By Jeanne Brandt

Can I use Stevia for canning?

My husband is now a type 2 diabetic. I cannot have artificial sweeteners. I would like to find a way to can fruit without doing it one way for him and a different way for me. I've been using Stevia with fruit I am putting up in the freezer. Can I also use Stevia instead of sugar with the fruit I am...

By Nellie Oehler

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Yogurt Made Simple - FS173E

Publication provides information on how to make yogurt at home.

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Upcoming Events

Hood River County Extension Event

2018 a la Carte Food Preservation Classes

Tue, Sep 18, 2018 6:00 pm - Wed, Dec 12, 2018 6:00 pm

Food Preservation classes a la Carte held in Hood River and The Dalles! A selection of eight different food preservation classes covering various topics starting Wednesday, June 6th from 6:00-9:00 pm. Classes held on various Wednesday's until December 12 at the Hood River FISH Food Bank. These same classes will also be held in The Dalles on Tuesday's from 1-4pm at the Zion Lutheran Church.

Deschutes County Extension Event

Get Ready for the Holidays at the Red and Green Salsa

Wed, Oct 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

‘Tis the Season for special holiday condiments or host/hostess gifts! Join OSU Extension at the Red and Green Salsa public workshop to learn how to make safe, canned salsas! Participants will have fun learning about and making Tomatillo and Spicy Cranberry Salsas from up-to-date, tested recipes.

Lane County Extension Event

Basic Bread Baking

Sat, Oct 27, 10:00 am - 1:30 pm

Learn to make your own homemade bread from scratch. *CLASS FULL! REGISTRATION CLOSED*

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Is canning with fresh lemon juice a safety risk?

I used fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice for canning salsa in water bath. is that ok?

By Jeanne Brandt

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