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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

When summer cucumbers start piling up, I always make Grandma's homemade sweet pickle relish recipe. It’s simple, garden-fresh, and perfect for canning or the fridge. Once you’ve tried making sweet ...

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 ...

“Waste not, want not” has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that’s so refreshing. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Go To Recipe New to canning? Read our Test ...

Pickle lovers rejoice: there's no need to make a special trip to the grocery store when you run out of your favorite snack! This refrigerator pickle recipe is quick and easy, with no fancy equipment ...

Homemade pickles are great to have on hand, but the canning process is more than a little bit intimidating. If you're looking to make pickled cucumbers at home without all the fuss, consider trying ...