Canning & Preserving

How to Freeze Onions

Wondering how to freeze onions?  Freezing is a simple way to preserve your homegrown onions for year-round use. 

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Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish | Roots & Boots

Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish

This Sweet Fermented Cucumber Relish recipe is a great way to use up a bumper crop of cucumbers. 

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How to Freeze Carrots | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Carrots

Wondering how to freeze carrots?  You’ve come to the right place!

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How to Can Sugar-Free Jam | Roots & Boots

How to Can Sugar-Free Jam: The Ultimate Guide

Good news: it’s totally possible to can sugar-free jam that is both delicious and shelf stable.  And the best part of all?  You can feel great about indulging in these healthier versions of your favorite home canned jams. 

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What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning? | Roots & Boots

What Type of Tomato is Best for Canning?

If you plan to can tomatoes this year, you may be wondering what type of tomato is best for canning.

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How to Freeze Swiss Chard and Other Leafy Greens | Roots & Boots

How to Freeze Swiss Chard and Other Leafy Greens

Learn how to freeze Swiss Chard and other leafy greens so you can preserve your spinach, chard, kale and other garden greens for the winter.

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Canning Diced Green Chiles

Canning Diced Green Chiles

Canning diced green chiles has been on my list for the last few years.  Last year, I canned green chiles from the farmer’s market.  This year I’m super pumped to be canning diced green chiles from my own garden!

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Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

There’s just something magical about pesto. It’s a simple combination that packs a powerful punch. From pasta to soup to eggs to veggies to sandwiches, fresh basil pesto adds a little extra zip. 

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