C'more Goodies

Preserving Food: Tips and Techniques 1) Cherries.

Drying cherries is a great way to preserve their taste.

They can also be canned and made into pie filling for long-term storage.

2) Cranberries.

Like cherries, cranberries can be dried or made into jelly.

3) Corn.

To preserve corn while maintaining its flavor and texture, use a pressure canner.

4) Cornmeal.

Properly stored cornmeal can stay fresh for over a decade!

Key factors affecting freshness include exposure to oxygen,

temperature, packaging, and light. 5) Chicken Meat.

An old-world practice of meat preservation involves curing with salt.

If kept in air-tight packaging, chicken meat can last 3

to 4 months without refrigeration.

6) Canning.

This technique can preserve food for up to fifteen years!

Pressure canning is ideal for chicken meat.

The cooler the place, the longer the canned chicken will last.

7) Candy and Chocolate.

Store hard candy or extra sugar for later use.

Powdered chocolate is versatile for making homemade goodies.

8) Spices and Nuts.

Cinnamon, coriander, and cayenne pepper are versatile ingredients.

Cashews, stored in airtight containers, are antioxidant powerhouses.

9) Coffee. Stored in a

vacuum-sealed package, coffee not only makes a good drink

but also improves the flavor of chocolate and has health benefits.

Don't get caught this winter without your goodies. Prepare and stock up.