Q: With new glass-top stoves and the few burner styles with sensors built in, what are people doing to heat canners up? I have heard that it is not recommended to use canners on glass-top stoves and that the burner style with sensors takes forever to heat up.
Q: I'm trying to find approved canning recipes for tomato-based products (marinara, chili, taco sauce, etc.) that do not have sugar in them. Do you know of any? I'm fine with sugar substitutes or without sweeteners.
Nitrate can contaminate well water, leading to serious health conditions. Learn how to prevent nitrate from getting in your well and how to remove nitrate from your drinking water.
Veronica Irvin, Molly Kile, Chrissy Lucas, Laura Neilson, Lilly Anderson |
Jun 2023 |
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Q: I have an Instant Pot Max with a canning feature. Setting up the pot requires entering your altitude. One app that I used says I live at 921 feet, but my landlady says I live at 928 feet. My question is: Which do I use?
If you celebrate Easter, coloring and hiding eggs can be a fun tradition you share with your family and friends. This article gives you some safety tips to keep the eggs safe to eat!
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Mar 2023 |
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Q: I just moved into a new apartment and I was wondering how often I should be cleaning out my refrigerator and my freezer. I would like to know recommendations for the actual sanitation of the fridge and how often I should throw away old food. Thank you!
Q: I have a few questions regarding dehydrated foods: How long do freshly dehydrated vegetables last in a closed glass jar, or when vacuum sealed? I have been told vacuum sealing dehydrated produce makes them safe "indefinitely," ...
Q: Is it safe to store water in 2 Liter soda containers after cleaning? I think people get them mixed up with the gallon milk containers, which I know are not good for emergency water storage.
Q: I am aware that cooked poultry leftovers kept in the fridge should be consumed within three days. If I make a chicken noodle soup on the third day, for example, with the chicken simmering with stock and vegetables, will ...
Q: How long is too long to keep a turkey in the refrigerator? Is it better to leave it frozen until I’m ready to cook it? I am thinking of purchasing my turkey early to beat the rush at the grocery store. I have ...