Canned goods do not last forever, so be sure to check dates on foods periodically.

After all the weeding, watering and activity associated with growing a garden, why risk producing unsafe canned food?

Food canning isn’t the time to get creative with recipes.

Many vegetable crops are in season, and others will be coming our way.

Dehydration is one of the earliest forms of food preservation.

Preserving food, just like cooking it, comes with its own set of safety considerations.

Some foods bring us comfort and stir vivid memories.

About 90 percent of poisonings happen in homes.

A 1/2-cup serving has about 15 calories, plus it contributes some fiber, vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins and beta carotene to the diet.