Tucked away in Mifflin County’s picturesque Kishacoquillas Valley (mercifully shortened to “Big Valley” by locals), this unassuming community offers a refreshing departure from our hyperconnected ...

Seeds of heirloom plants have been collected and passed along for generations, producing offspring identical to the parent plant.

Frozen vegetables and fruits can be a healthy, convenient, and affordable substitute for fresh, since no nutrients are lost ...

This new way of preserving home-grown fruit and vegetables can make them last without refrigeration for up to 25 years! Check out for tools such as the Prong I recommend to use. Shop for plants or ...

The food preservation practice that is native to the valley is known to be a foolproof way in which locals extend the life of vegetables, legumes and even fish, for a time when there is a scarcity for ...

Methods involving excess oil and charring are best avoided, while steaming, stir-frying, baking, roasting, and pressure ...

Cooking vegetables can change their nutritional content. Vegetables that are healthier cooked include carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, and more.

I crunched through the dried leaves on our sidewalk as I looked up to admire the glorious orange, red and yellow leaves on ...

Smiling through the overwhelm of the huge late-season harvest, gardeners often deploy the genial phrase, “dealing with abundance.” Although mounds of produce is a gift like no other, it comes with a ...

Our preserves and pickles not only extend the life of the produce; they contribute wonderful savory and sweet flavors to our ...

Article subjects are automatically applied from the ACS Subject Taxonomy and describe the scientific concepts and themes of the article. To preserve avocados, several technologies are applied alone or ...