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[Image: figs]Louisiana Figs
This publication includes information on varieties, nutritional value, fig facts and simple methods of food preservation so you can enjoy Louisiana figs all year long. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: strawberries]It's Strawberry Time
Choose Louisiana strawberries for a nutritious and delicious treat. In addition to the fact that Louisiana berries are naturally sweet and tasty, locally grown berries require less shipping time than those grown out of state, helping to ensure quality. This publication includes information on buying, freezing, preserving and preparing strawberries. It also includes recipes. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: canning tomatoes]Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice
Recent research shows that for some tomato products, pressure canning gives a higher-quality, more nutritious product. Step-by-step canning instructions are included in this publication. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: Louisiana Yams]Louisiana Yams
Yams are one of nature’s most nutritious root crops and are among the most versatile of all foods. This publication includes information on how they can be prepared dozens of ways.
[Image: Canning Greens]Canning Greens
Greens freeze well, and most of them may be canned successfully at home if special precautions are taken to ensure adequate processing in a pressure canner. This publication includes helpful information on canning greens.
[Image: Canning Green Beans]Canning Green Beans
Follow these suggestions to can your fresh-picked geen beans safely.
[Image: Ways with Pears]Ways with Pears
This publication includes information on the varieties, storing, picking and nutritive value of pears. It also includes recipes and interesting pear facts.
[Image: The Tasty Muscadine]The Tasty Muscadine - Grape of the South
Learn the history of muscadines and how to use them, freeze them and make jams, jellies, syrups and preserves. Recipes included.
[Image: Berry Pickin' Time]Berry Pickin' Time in Louisiana
Wild blackberries and dewberries have long been treasured for cobblers, jellies, jams and other tasty dishes. Learn how to pick, use, freeze, can and make syrups, jellies and jams. Recipes included.
[Image: peaches]Louisiana Peaches
Enjoy Louisiana peaches for good heath. This publication includes information on use, variety development, selection, amounts to buy, storage, freezing and canning. It also includes recipes for freezing, canning, preserves, honey, marmalade, pickles, relish, conserves and cobbler. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: blueberries]Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries
Blueberries are nature’s No. 1 source of antioxidants among the more than 50 fresh fruits and vegetables. They also are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. Information on pick-your-own operations, selection, storage, preparation, freezing, canning and using Louisiana blueberries can be found in this publication.
[Image: Freezing Summer Squash]Freezing Summer Squash
This publication includes information on the history, types, value, selection and freezing of squash.
[Image: seafood]Health Benefits of Seafood
Including seafood as part of an overall balanced diet can provide many health benefits. This publication includes tips on selecting, storing and using seafood. (PDF Format Only)
[Image: freezing vegetables]Freezing Vegetables
Freezing is one of the simplest and best ways to preserve vegetables. It is less time consuming than other methods, and the color, flavor, texture and nutritive value are much like the fresh product. This publication includes information on how to freeze your vegetables.
[Image: freezing fruits]Freezing Fruits
You can enjoy the delicious flavor of fresh fruits year-round by freezing fruits and berries during the short season when they are plentiful and relatively inexpensive. Freezing will not improve the quality of any food but will maintain it if the procedures recommended in this publication are followed.
[Image: The Mayhaw]The Mayhaw
The mayhaw is the fruit of the thorny hawthorne tree. Learn about mayhaw production, use, harvesting and how to to make jellies, jams and syrups from this wild fruit. Recipes included.
[Image: Freezing Leafy Greens]Freezing Leafy Greens
Greens are one of the few fresh vegetables that grow well in the late fall, winter and early spring. Greens make significant contributions of nutrients to the diet and can be served in a variety of ways.
[Image: Freezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes]Freezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes
The Louisiana yam is an exceptional type of sweet potato, sweet and flavorful, with a soft moist flesh. It is delicious whether baked, boiled, fried, mashed, candied or used in hundreds of other ways — from main dishes to desserts. This publication includes information on the nutritive value, selection and preparations for freezing, boiling or candying yams or sweet potatoes.
[Image: Make it Fast: Kitchen Tips]Make it Fast: Kitchen Tips
This publication includes information on how to prepare a healthy supper every day without spending hours in the kitchen. It also includes information and tips to save time and money.
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