LH 01: The Benefits of Preserving

Welcome to Episode #01 of the Living Homegrown Podcast!
It’s a Q & A session where I answer a “Q” from a reader of the blog.
In this episode you learn:
- Why canning is NOT just about saving food for later
- The “aha” moment that changed my perspective on preserving food forever
- What we can do to bump up flavor
- How knowledge is power – especially with food
- How all food has a story & why we should care
- Several compelling reasons we should want to preserve
- How to handle the doubters who don’t “get” what we do
Resources & Links Mentioned in the Episode:
- How to make a Jamtini (Jam Cocktail)
- Episode #00 – All About This Weekly Podcast Series
- Low Sugar Peach Jam Recipe
- How Low-Sugar Pectin’s Work
- Growing A Greener World TV on PBS
- Canning Academy
Note: If I ever have funny blooper outtakes, I promise to add them to the end of the show – so you can laugh at me. Ha! I have a good one at the end of this episode. Just listen to the very end – right after the music outro.
Tee hee hee…
About This Podcast Series:
Check out podcast Episode 00 to get:
- The whole scoop on what this podcast series is all about
- My background, experience & training
- What to expect going forward
It’s like an audio “about” page for the podcast.
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Transcript:
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