Should you pick white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or something else entirely? Here’s how to choose the right vinegar based ...

Who doesn't love pickles? Here's how to avoid the most common mistakes when you're making pickles at home. Making homemade ...

Canning is an easy and affordable way to preserve your favorite foods, from fruits and vegetables, to sauces, salsas, relishes, and chutneys. And there’s something truly heartwarming about homemade ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

If you love this recipe, check out my canned small-batch bread and butter pickles or my refrigerator sweet dill pickles next! I love home canning and making my own pickles, but sometimes it’s too hot, ...

SAVING THE DAY: Fresh, local cucumbers, onions, bell peppers and a few other ingredients come together easily to make a sweet relish perfect for canning. Photo by Glenn English Hot weather and ...

My grandmother’s refrigerator was tiny. Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. She spent labor-intensive hours canning, storing the results on shelves in the garage. The ...

Do you ever get a food memory? A certain smell or particular taste in a flash can take you back to a specific moment in time. I had one of those recently. I’ve been making pickles this summer for the ...

“Pickling is amazing! A pickle on every plate!” the teacher exclaimed. Ernest Miller, who teaches the canning and preserving course that’s in its fourth week, does not necessarily mean cucumber discs ...