In late July, my grandmother’s North Carolina garden was ripe and overflowing. The tomato plants hung to the ground with more fruit than we could possibly pluck. The small pepper plants were heavy ...

How many of you have read the cookery books of Jane Grigson or Elizabeth David and discovered the incredible recipes for preserves and soft fruit jams and jellies? And how many of you have heard of a ...

Local fruits are not just a part of our everyday diet they re a cherished part of many cultural traditions. But what happens when you have more fruits than you can consume? One beautiful and natural ...

Kathy Lee has been cooking up jams and other preserves for her company, Modern Gingham, since 2012, and the fruits of her labor are beginning to ripen. Her raspberry-violet jam, made with organic ...

There’s not much that surpasses the flavors of apples, pears, grapes, figs or persimmons in the cool fall months. You should always consume produce in-season for the best flavor and nutrition, but ...

Archaeologists have unearthed a "spectacular" discovery at Mount Vernon, the former residence and plantation of George Washington, uncovering a collection of artifacts that likely have not seen the ...

Believe it or not, but the variety of fruits and vegetables you get during summer is vast as compared to winters. There are so many seasonal produce that we miss for not being able to enjoy in winters ...

How to reduce food spoilage? Antioxidants and polyphenols in passion fruit peels can be used in making an edible food coating to preserve fresh fruits and fresh cuts from spoiling. Edible food coating ...

Food preparation techniques such as peeling, chopping and cooking make an impact on the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables. Follow these tips to preserve nutrients in your kitchen: Fresh is ...