There’s no easy answer, really. What lands in this column sometimes depends on what’s growing in my gardens and what is seasonal. Then again, I may share a recipe that’s caught my eye regardless of ...

Pickled yellow squash is one canning expert's favorite recipe for the bounty of her garden. (The NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune archive) Quincy Cheek tells people: Use tested recipe when canning and ...

My grandmother’s refrigerator was tiny. Space was at a premium, and the freezer only held an ice cube tray. She spent labor-intensive hours canning, storing the results on shelves in the garage. The ...

Cucumbers seem to be plentiful in the garden this year. And instead of just adding them to a salad this summer, why not make pickles? Refrigerator pickles are quick, easy and fun to make. FOX8’s Cindy ...

This beloved mustard pickle, which hails from eastern Canada, is a close relative of the British chowchow; both call for a paste of flour or cornstarch to thicken the brine. I shy away from thickeners ...