Canning food to preserve it has been around since 1809. It was originally created to help preserve food for the French army and navy. Back in those days, people ate food that was in season and did without during the long winters. Canned food filled a need. It allowed people to preserve some of the summer’s bounty for the winter. Now, fresh fruits and vegetables […]
I realize that the idea of salads made from pantry items sound strange, but there are many ways to combine canned vegetables to create salads. This is a collection of our five favorite salads that are made from pantry items. Using canned ingredients in your salad isn’t really new. Salad bars frequently contain beets, corn, and beans that are from cans. They are drained and […]
For those of you who have been following my blog, it should come as no surprise that I am doing another “30 days of…” series for the month of April. Last year, I posted 30 days of recipes containing beans. This April, my self imposed challenge is to share one new recipe each day that is made with canned or other shelf stable food. You […]