more... > Food & Health > Preparing, Canning, Freezing, Etc. > Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Juice [Image: canning tomatoes] 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) It's Strawberry Time [Image: strawberries] 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 insure quality. This publication includes information on buying, freezing, preserving and preparing strawberries. It also includes recipes. Louisiana Peaches [Image: 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) Enjoy Louisiana Blueberries [Image: 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.  more articles... Louisiana Figs [Image: figs] Varieties, nutritional value, fig facts and simple methods of food preservation so you can enjoy Louisiana figs all year long. (PDF Format Only) Health Benefits of Seafood [Image: 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) Freezing Fruits [Image: 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. Freezing Vegetables [Image: 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. Canning Green Beans [Image: Canning Green Beans] Follow these suggestions to can your fresh-picked geen beans safely. Canning Greens [Image: Canning Greens ] Cooked greens have been popular for more than 4,000 years. A wide variety of plants are used for 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. Freezing Yams or Sweet Potatoes [Image: 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. Louisiana Yams [Image: 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. Freezing Leafy Greens [Image: 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. Ways with Pears [Image: 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. Click for more information...