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Safe Salt Substitutions When Home Canning

Safe Canning Practices
Salt plays an important role in home canning, but not always for the reasons people think. In pressure canning, salt is added for flavor, not preservation. When pickling, however, salt is essential to balance acidity and inhibit bacterial growth. Understanding when salt is optional, when it’s required, and which substitutes…
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Why Dry Packed Potatoes Are a Game-Changer

Safe Canning Practices
Dry-packed potatoes are a low-effort, high‑reward pressure canning method where raw, peeled, and cut potatoes are packed into jars without added water. During processing, the potatoes release their own moisture, forming a minimal starchy broth inside the jar. This results in firmer‑textured potatoes that hold up beautifully in dishes like…
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Spring Into Gardening: Starting Seeds Indoors

Gardening
As winter fades and the days grow longer, gardeners everywhere start dreaming of lush green gardens brimming with fresh vegetables, vibrant herbs, and colorful flowers. One of the best ways to get a head start on the growing season is by starting seeds indoors. Not only does this extend the…
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