Q: I have been struggling with the 100°+ temperatures and poor air quality in the Willamette Valley this week. I am wondering how to be better prepared for next summer. Thank you for any tips!
This publication describes how to freeze fruits, vegetables, and juices, and how to refreeze frozen foods. Includes freezing fruit without sugar, with ascorbic acid, in syrup, and packed in sugar; and blanching ...
Q: We had a chest of store-bought canned meat that we forgot about in our unconditioned/uninsulated metal roof shop during the recent 115º F weather. When I puncture a can to open it still breathes in, not out. No cans are swollen. Is it safe to eat?
Being prepared when a heat wave strikes can make the experience a whole lot more bearable. Here's a list of tips for keeping yourself, your loved ones, your pets and your home cool when the temperature spikes.
Jeanne Brandt |
Jun 2021 |
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Q: As of this morning, we have been without any power for more than five days and it is still out, with a prediction of 2-4 more days until we reconnect. I have been assuming that we would lose the contents of our ...
This publication provides research-tested processing recommendations for various types of seafood. It gives step-by-step instructions for canning tuna, all other fish, whole and minced clams, crab, oysters, and shrimp. It...
This illustrated fact sheet explains the difference between pressure canners, pressure cookers and electric pressure cookers. Pressure canners are recommended for food preservation but pressure cookers and electric pressure cookers are not.
Select from over 50 popular foods used in home canning—including vegetables, fruits, meats, jams, jellies, pickles, and seafood—to generate a checklist and timer for processing. This app lets set you set your ...
Northwest waters provide an abundance of seafood suitable for home canning, including albacore tuna. The easy "raw-pack" home-canning technique produces a unique flavor by cooking the tuna in its own juices.
Describes the equipment and ingredients needed for pickling, and how to pack jars, process vegetables, and store the pickled results. Includes 17 recipes, processing times for various altitudes, and a safety checklist.
Covers how to select equipment, prepare equipment and tomatoes, pack jars, add acid and salt, close jars, cool, test for a seal, store, and check jars for spoilage. Outlines steps for processing in pressure and...
Making salsa at home is a delicious way to use fresh tomatoes, chilies and onions. There are rules, however, to ensure a safe, healthy and tasty result. Here are the 10 laws of making and canning salsa along with recipes.
Oregon State University Extension Canning Timer and Checklist app can help you safely can your favorite fruits, vegetables, and meats. Check it out on both iOS and Android. iTunes: ...
Q: We received by mail, a cheese basket. It was room temperature, and apparently had been for at least a day. We put it in the fridge. Is it safe to eat?
Q: About the canned food we buy in stores, especially tomatoes: does the lining of the can impart some toxic or otherwise dangerous substance to the food?
A guide for 4-H food preservation club leaders that includes tips on organizing content for club meetings, teaching techniques, food preservation experiments and standards for evaluating preserved food products, and a short history of food preservation.
Q: Two weeks ago, when fixing brown basmati rice for dinner, I noticed many small, black bugs. Some were dead, but many were still crawling actively. I purchased this rice two months ago, but I threw all of it away. Today ...
Q: My daughter has recently decided not to eat meat. I have started purchasing tofu, but we don't always use it by the expiration date on the package. The tofu is sealed in liquid. Is it safe for a little while after the date stamped on the package?
Q: I found the recent online guide and recipes for salsa. The instructions say not to alter the fresh herbs, only dried ones. I prefer more cilantro in my salsa than the recipe shows. Do you have any recommendations on where I might find a tested recipe with cilantro? Also, must I use canning salt?
