Reaching into the freezer or cupboard for the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor in summer garden makes those meals even ...

The pelican is the state bird of Louisiana, and the state flower is the magnolia. But did you know that the state fruit is the strawberry? Yes, that most common and much-loved fruit is our Louisiana ...

Chocolate Cherry Jam is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, making it a must-try for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This unique recipe stands out as a gourmet treat ...

This is a straightforward plum jam that can be flavored as you like. I add winter spices such as star anise and a cinnamon stick, thinking ahead to lean days with no summer fruit in the trees. Purple ...

In this episode of In the Kitchen with Matt, I will show you how to make strawberry jam. This easy homemade strawberry jam ...

Want to build food resilience? Start with jam. See how home preservation builds self-sufficiency, cuts food costs, and ...

For years I researched the art and craft of preserving summer fruit, but I could never bring myself to go ahead and try it myself. What if I did something wrong? What if my jars exploded in the heat?

This was supposed to be a column about New York City. Michael and I recently traveled there for a wedding, and I planned on telling you stories of our adventures — most of them food related — and ...

Jam does not need to be canned; if you can consume it within a month, you can store it in the refrigerator without it going bad. But if you make a lot of jam, or want to save it to make jam-filled ...

The Tuesday after Labor Day always is a rough one. It’s unofficially the end of summer. Sigh. I suppose that heat naysayers are relieved that cooler weather is on the way. I imagine those folks soon ...