You don’t have to be worried about the economy to want to make the best of your produce and other foods. Preserving food has a centuries-long history and was once the only option to save food prior to refrigeration and other modern long-term storage methods. Today, with economic insecurities rife, using edible plants for pickling, canning, drying, and even alcoholic beverages is becoming both much easier and highly appealing. Preserving vegetables and fruits in such a way ensures a high standard of quality– and it’s also a lot of fun. We have the benefit of modern kitchen tools to make…