Acid Foods Foods which contain enough acid to result in a pH of 4.6 or lower.  Includes all fruits except figs; most tomatoes; fermented and pickled vegetables; relishes; and jams, jellies, and marmalade’s.  Acid foods may be processed in boiling water. Altitude The vertical elevation of a location above sea level. Ascorbic Acid The chemical name for vitamin C. Lemon juice contains...

Excalibur Dehydrator #3900 Excalibur Dehydrator – #3900 One of the best parts about the summer is the fruits and vegetables growing fresh around the area.  I love to go to the farmers market, to the local fruit-stands and just out to my backyard to get the best and freshest foods for my family to eat and snack on. The health benefits of fresh foods are many fold and the summer months that...

As long as I have looked I have never been able to locate a canning calendar. So we here at Living Provident made one. Just click on the calendar to be taken to where you can purchase on for your own wall. The proceeds from the calendar will be used to support the site upkeep of Living Provident and any additional proceeds will be used to have some giveaways or reader bonuses. You can preview the...