Long before the era of big-box grocery stores, people preserved and stored their own foods. But what might be viewed today as quaint homesteading chores undercuts the profound historical significance of food preservation. "Food preserving…made it possible for some of our ancestors to travel, taking their food with them as they journeyed over long distances to explore unknown places," writes Sue Shepard in her book Pickled, Potted, and Canned (Simon & Schuster). The convenience of modern production and shopping has made it easy to buy jams and pickles pre-packed, but learning to preserve your own food will keep your favorite seasonal flavors close at hand year-round, and save you money, too.

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