http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/index.htm The LSU AgCenter exists to develop and deliver practical, useful, life-enhancing information to the citizens of Louisiana. LSU AgCenter CMS Stager Copyright2009, LSU AgCenter 180 webmaster@agcenter.lsu.edu (Linda Benedict) web@agcenter.lsu.edu (Sam Razi) en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.lsuagcenter.com/images/agcenter-logo.gif http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/index.htm http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Berry+Pickin+Time+in+Louisiana.htm Fri, 28 Jan 2005 19:22:10 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Berry+Pickin+Time+in+Louisiana.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/833A6D74-C852-4599-83E5-904FC4A80003/2174/pub2483cover2.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Blueberries+Offer+Nutritional+Bonuses.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2006 21:21:26 GMT Blueberries contain vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals that help protect against disease, including certain cancers and heart disease. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Blueberries+Offer+Nutritional+Bonuses.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/51ACF370-68C8-4C68-BD28-BE74D5DFE38F/26022/BlueberryMat01.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Food+and+Health/Preparing+Canning+Freezing+Etc/Louisiana+Figs.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:34:37 GMT Varieties, nutritional value, fig facts and simple methods of food preservation so you can enjoy Louisiana figs all year long. (PDF Format Only) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Food+and+Health/Preparing+Canning+Freezing+Etc/Louisiana+Figs.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/69DF3014-F313-4784-AFEB-EAAC4125406E/42906/pub3018cmsimage.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/holidays/Enjoy+Pecans+Longer+With+Proper+Handling.htm Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:55:35 GMT (Distributed 11/13/07) Pecans are nutritious, tasty treats that literally fall from trees. They should be handled properly to ensure that their flavor and quality remain until the next harvest, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. John Pyzner. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/news/holidays/Enjoy+Pecans+Longer+With+Proper+Handling.htm JPyzner@agcenter.lsu.edu (John R. Pyzner) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Food+and+Health/Preparing+Canning+Freezing+Etc/Canning+Tomatoes+and+Tomato+Juice.htm Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:56:12 GMT Most tomatoes are high in natural acids and traditionally have been canned in a boiling water bath. Recent research shows that for some products pressure canning gives a higher-quality, more nutritious product. Use these step-by-step instructions to successfully can your tomatoes. (PDF Format Only) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/communications/publications/Publications+Catalog/Food+and+Health/Preparing+Canning+Freezing+Etc/Canning+Tomatoes+and+Tomato+Juice.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/3341558C-2578-47D0-AD2E-78BCC35EF55D/38126/pub1890CMSImage.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Freezing+Fruits.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2005 16:21:39 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Freezing+Fruits.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/1A29B78C-1BCA-4D46-98EC-E5821A2154BF/35454/pub2110CMSImage.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Freezing+Leafy+Greens.htm Thu, 17 Feb 2005 21:10:25 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preservation/home/Freezing+Leafy+Greens.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. Reames) http://text.lsuagcenter.com/NR/rdonlyres/85238CB9-74C6-4867-8E83-404079B2BC8A/3259/pub2112leafygreens5.jpg http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preparation/home/Freezing+Yams+or+Sweet+Potatoes.htm Wed, 02 Mar 2005 15:30:54 GMT 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. http://text.lsuagcenter.com/en/food_health/food/preparation/home/Freezing+Yams+or+Sweet+Potatoes.htm BReames@agcenter.lsu.edu (Elizabeth S. 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