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Are retort pouches safe for pressure canning?

Q: I’ve seen several items online recommending the use of retort pouches for pressure canning. Is it safe?

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Can eggs from backyard chickens be donated to a food pantry?

Q: With egg prices being so expensive at the grocery store, I wonder if the excess eggs from our backyard chickens can be donated to our local food pantry?

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‘Library of Things’ food preservation collections benefit Oregonians

Library of Things collections provide free equipment rentals to library patrons for limited time periods, allowing bulky or expensive pieces of equipment to circulate through the community to be shared and enjoyed by many residents.

Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Jan 2025 | Impact story

Home pasteurization of raw milk

Raw milk can be a source of dangerous microorganisms that pose serious health risks. Home pasteurization kills harmful bacteria and is a good safeguard against the risk of illness. Here's how to do it.

Nellie Oehler | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Preserving mushrooms

The savory goodness of mushrooms isn't confined to those fresh from the saute pan — they can be preserved by canning, freezing, drying and pickling. Here's a guide to expanding your mushroom repertoire.

Nellie Oehler | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Preserving tomatillos

The tomatillo, a native of Mexico, looks like a green tomato but its flavor is closer to a tart, green apple. They can be preserved much like tomatoes and used to make salsa verde, the green sauce in many Mexican dishes.

Nellie Oehler | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Preserving horseradish

Horseradish is well known for its pungency and the zip it adds to food. It can be grown at home but requires cold temperatures in the fall and winter. Here's a guide to growing horseradish and how to preserve it.

Nellie Oehler | Jan 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Does tofu expire?

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?

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Is it possible to microwave an egg?

Q: Is it possible to cook an egg in the microwave? Is it safe?

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Play it safe when preserving elderberries

Many people enjoy the taste of elderberries, but beware — all varieties of elderberries are toxic. You need to cook them before you eat them. Learn how to safely process elderberries into delicious, nutritious treats.

Nellie Oehler, Joy Waite-Cusic, Jared Hibbard-Swanson | Nov 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog Peer reviewed (Orange level)