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 ...

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 ...

Two pioneering African women scientists have been awarded the prestigious Africa Food Prize 2025, in recognition of their ground-breaking work in preserving indigenous knowledge and commercialising ...

A food truck in southern Italy recently became the centre of a deadly health scare. A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people and sent more than a dozen to hospital. At ...

Beetroot juice, which is rich in nitrates, has been linked to changing the community of bacteria living in the mouth. Now, a new study has found that drinking this juice could reduce older adults’ ...