Learn to Preserve the Season
Is there anything better than capturing the magic of the season’s bounty? Strawberries in spring, tomatoes in summer, herbs hung to dry in autum— I love preserving our harvests each year! Whether you are new to preserving or would like to try learning some traditional skills, this is the place to start. Here, you will find easy guides for canning, fermenting, drying, freezing, and more. Let’s fill your pantry with seasonal foods!
Start Here - Preserving Basics
Learn the Foundations for Safe, Seasonal Preserving
Before your begin your preservation journey, it’s best to learn the basics to ensure safety when canning and more.
Canning (Hot Water & Pressure)
Capture the Season’s Produce in Jars
Canning is the cornerstone of traditional preserving. Whether you are filling jars with jam, tomatoes, or pickles, this section will guide you through safe methods and cozy recipes.
Ferments, Infusions & Vinegars
Naturally Preserves & Filled with Flavor
From sourdough starters to herbal cordials, fermentations and infusions preserve both flavor and nutrients.
Drying & Dehydrating
Lightweight, Low-Tech, and Long-Lasting
Drying fruits, vegetables, and herbs is one of the oldest— and most effective— ways to preserve the harvest.
Freezing & Cold Storage
Fast, Convenient, and Perfect for Beginners
Freezing is ideal for batch-cooked meals, fruit, blanched veggies, and even herbs in oil.
Butchering, Fats & Meats
Preserving Protein the Traditional Way
Learn about smoking, rendering fats, freezing meats, and safe methods for butchering homegrown meats.
Spice Blends & Pantry Staples
Fill Your Larder with Flavor
Salt mixes, baking staples, herbal teas, dry soup kits— preserving isn’t just about produce!
Sourdough & Cultures
Living Cultures and Ferments for Your Gut
Explore the art of sourdough, fermented grains, and cultures.
Watch Preserving Videos
Canning Days, Pantry Tours & How-To Tutorials
Preserving food is an act of self-reliance, heritage, and heart. I hope these guides help you feel empowered and inspired to begin the art of preserving your harvest in your own kitchen. There is nothing we can be more thankful for than being well-fed, both in body and heart, season after season!
This classic strawberry jam is a cozy, sweet-tart preserve perfect for canning, freezing, or spreading fresh from the fridge. A timeless recipe to capture the taste of summer berries.