How-tos & recipes

Canning & Recipes

What to actually do with the tomatoes, squash, and berries piling up on your counter — preserving basics and seasonal recipes, written for a home kitchen, not a commercial cannery.

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Canning basics

Water Bath Canning 101: A Beginner's Guide to Preserving Tomatoes

September 2026

The equipment you actually need, the safety rules that matter, and a straightforward process for your first batch of canned tomatoes.

Recipe

Drowning in Tomatoes? 5 Ways to Use Up a CSA Glut This Week

September 2026

Five fast, freezer-friendly and fridge-friendly ways to use a heavy tomato week without spending a whole Saturday canning.