Home > Food & Health > Food > 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) Take-along Lunches [Image: take-along lunch] More and more kids and adults pack lunches for school or work. The portable lunch can satisfy the need for food and relaxation even in a relatively brief 30-minute lunch break. (PDF format only) Louisiana Sweet Potatoes/Yams Selection of sweet potatoes, nutrition facts, storage, preparation and varieties. Canning Louisiana Vegetables [Image: canning vegetables] Home-canned vegetables are safe, nutritious and good to eat – if canned properly. (PDF Format Only)  more articles... Canning Greens [Image: 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. Use these steps to successfully can mustard greens, turnip greens, collard greens, spinach, kale or chard. (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) Freezing Okra [Image: okra] Okra is one of the favorite summer vegetables in the Southern diet because it grows through the hot summer months when few other fresh vegetables are available from the garden. The fresh flavor of okra can be enjoyed all winter by freezing the summer surplus. Use these freezing guidelines to enjoy okra year-round. (PDF Format Only) Judging Home Preserved Foods Fairs... festivals... and special events. Judging of exhibits often is included as a way to add excitement and anticipation. In order for these activities to take place in a meaningful way, however, knowledgeable people willing to participate as judges must be identified. Judging requires basic rules and standards from the sponsor. Use these uniform judging standards from the National Center for Home Food Preservation at your next event. (PDF Format Only) Food Safety: Power Outages and Flooding Follow these food safety recommendations to avoid becoming ill when you lose power or suffer flooding in your home. Louisiana Figs [Image: 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) Smart Choices: Nutrients in Fruits and Vegetables [Image: nutrients ] Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who include more of these foods are less likely to have a risk of chronic diseases. (PDF Format Only) Click for more information...