Sure, a blue box from Tiffany takes your breath away. And a convertible parked in the driveway with a bow on it is, well, hard to top. But sometimes a holiday gift with a handmade quality can mean ...

Note: Kosher salt can be substituted for the pickling salt, if desired. 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons canning or pickling salt 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 ...

SAVING THE DAY: Fresh, local cucumbers, onions, bell peppers and a few other ingredients come together easily to make a sweet relish perfect for canning. Photo by Glenn English Hot weather and ...

You already know that low-acid vegetables must be canned in a pressure canner to destroy bacterial spores that cause botulism. So, what can you do with them if you don’t own a pressure canner? Many ...

Cranberry sauce gets a bad rap around the holidays, usually due to the overuse of canned, gelatinous versions that seem to defy the laws of gravity. But San Antonio chef Tim McDiarmid says it’s easy ...