Economy Prompts Renewed Interest in Canning

One way to save on food is to take advantage of lower prices when a fruit or vegetable is in season or on sale. The trick is preserving that bounty so it will last for leaner times. A desire to do just that has led to a 10-fold increase in interest from folks wanting to learn the “old-fashioned” method of canning, according to a food expert at the Hillsborough County extension agency. She explains how it’s done.