Jody Taylor, a Master Food Preserver in Franklin, Indiana, and member of the Johnson County Homemakers’ Extension Club since 2010, had this to say about the Indiana Master Food Preserver program. What exactly is a Master Food Preserver? Someone who has successfully completed the Master Food Preserver Training Program. The … Read More
Allison Carroll Duffy, author of Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin and her own CanningCraft website, and a Master Food Preserver in Maine, had this to say about the Maine Master Food Preserver program. What exactly is a Master Food Preserver? A Master Food Preserver is someone who is trained through a … Read More
Four Master Food Preservers from Washington shared their experiences with us. The information below is a composite of their answers to the interview questions. What exactly is a Master Food Preserver? In Washington State, Master Food Preservers are trained volunteers who conduct outreach education through Washington State University (WSU). In order … Read More
Recipe created by Allison Carroll Duffy who says, “sweet cherries and rhubarb — oh so good!”
A preserve is different from a jam! The fruit is suspended in jelled liquid . . .
June 2014 — Katherine Salzberger of Oh Wow! Gourmet Foods in Colorado shares her story of starting a successful jam-making business.
Katharine Salzberger of Oh, Wow! Gourmet Foods shares her recipe for a cool summer drink.
June 2014 — Katharine Salzberger of Oh, Wow! Gourmet Foods responds to a few questions about her business and her tips for getting started on your own.
I have just finished processing my first batch with Pomona’s Petcin and it looks lovely. It is especially nice that I can try small batches before jumping in with both feet. I haven’t tasted it yet and can’t imagine how it can be sweet with HALF the sugar, but it … Read More
April 2014 — Winter calls to Spring with Allison Carroll Duffy’s recipe for Kumquat Marmalade.
If you are not normally a fan of marmalade but are craving a bit of citrus, this is the marmalade to try!
Healthy Jello!
Can be made with any kind of dairy or non-dairy milk.
Made with yogurt, whipping cream, and honey — a scrumptious treat.
Can be made with either mashed fruit or juice.
Smooth and creamy with great grape flavor, uses the juice and the pulp; can be made with Muscadine grapes also.
Guava can be sweet or tart — always add the lemon juice if your guava is sweet.
I ordered Pomona’s Pectin online a few months ago after someone posted on another canning site that this is the only way they will make their jams and jellies because it had very little sugar. I ended up giving all my jams and jellies away because it was way too … Read More
