In 1795, Napoleon offered 12,000 francs to anyone who could devise a way to help preserve food for military use. Fifteen years later, Nicholas Appert, who created a method known as “appertizing” or ...

Overnight, in the mid-1800s, an improvement in food preservation increased the very odds of a family’s survival. From pioneering ancestors to the military, another option suddenly became available ...

From kitchen counters to craft tables, the humble Mason jar is having a renaissance. The global canning jar market increased to $5.48 billion in 2024, ... Read moreThe post Old ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Strong, versatile, easy to clean, see-through, and ...