MSU Extension Food Preservation

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  Consumer tips on joining a CSA

  Published on June 11, 2018
  Joining a CSA allows you to eat farm fresh produce all summer while supporting your local farmers and economy, but be sure to consider your options before joining a CSA.

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  Freezing great cookies

  Published on May 1, 2018
  Properly frozen cookies and cookie dough will result in great cookies and save you time and money.

• Cooking and eating flavorful foods at home, safely

  Published on April 30, 2018
  Food safety goes beyond public food establishments. Keep the food you prepare at home fresh and safe.

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  Planting a canning garden

  Published on April 17, 2018
  Follow these tips to plan a canning garden that provides food year-round and avoids waste.

• Safely preserving food starts right now

  Published on April 5, 2018
  Start your planning in the spring for a safe and successful canning season.

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  How long does home-preserved food last?

  Published on April 4, 2018
  Know the shelf life of home-canned and frozen food to avoid food waste and maximize nutrition.

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  Freezing the spring salmon is quick and easy

  Published on April 4, 2018
  The easiest and fastest way to preserve fish is to freeze it.

• Angling for that fresh salmon? Preserve by canning!

  Published on March 29, 2018
  Fish needs to be canned in a pressure canner for food safety reasons.

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  Spring’s first vegetable, asparagus

  Published on March 29, 2018
  Freezing asparagus preserves the fresh flavor

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  Rhubarb: A spring-time delicacy with pucker power

  Published on March 20, 2018
  Rhubarb is thriving in home gardens this time of year. When little else is available in the garden to eat, rhubarb gets us ready for even more Michigan grown foods.