more... > Food & Health > Preparing, Canning, Freezing, Etc. > Canning Louisiana Fruits [Image: canning fruits] Fruits are high in natural acids and can be safely canned in a boiling water bath. Use these recommendations to safely can your fruits. (online only) The Mayhaw [Image: The Mayhaw] The mayhaw is the fruit of the thorny hawthorne tree. Learn about mayhaw production, use and harvesting and how to to make jellies, jams and syrups from this wild fruit. Recipes are included. (PDF format only) 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. (PDF format only) 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.  more articles... 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. (PDF format only) 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 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. (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 ensure quality. This publication includes information on buying, freezing, preserving and preparing strawberries. It also includes recipes. (PDF Format Only) The Tasty Muscadine - Grape of the South [Image: muscadine] If you take a trip into wooded areas in Louisi­ana in late August and early September, you’ll find vines filled with clusters of small purple muscadines often called the “Grape of the South.” These wild delicacies have been gathered for centuries to make delicious jellies, jams and preserves. Recipes included. (PDF format only) Canning Louisiana Vegetables [Image: canning vegetables] Home-canned vegetables are safe, nutritious and good to eat – if canned properly. (PDF Format Only) Freezing Prepared Foods [Image: freezing prepared foods] Changing lifestyles have made meal preparation more demanding than ever. Preparing and freezing foods ahead of time can be a great convenience – or even a necessity in some instances. Information for baked products, doughs, main dishes, sandwiches, soups, sauces, vegetable dishes, fruit dishes, desserts, sweets, spices and foods that do not freeze well. (PDF Format Only) Enjoying Louisiana Crawfish [Image: crawfish] Enjoy Louisiana crawfish for delicious taste and good nutrition. Crawfish are an excellent source of high-quality protein and are low in calories, fat and saturated fat. Information on types of crawfish, availability, cooking, freezing, nutrients and recipes included. (PDF Format Only) Canning Green Beans [Image: green beans] Home-canned beans are safe, nutritious and good to eat -- if canned properly. Use these steps to successfully can green beans. (PDF Format Only) Getting Ready to Can [Image: canning] With the increased number of home gardens, more people are interested in freezing or canning surplus fruits and vegetables. Although freezing is one of the simplest and best ways to “put up” most fruits and vegetables, canning can be an economical way to preserve food at home. Use these to steps for safe home canning. (PDF Format Only) Click for more information...