Preserving food is such a valuable and nourishing tradition, especially living on these islands. Here on our homestead we can, it’s just part of our lifestyle.
And as we now know from our recent storms that shut down our island, it definitely helps you feel comforted and be well-nourished when you have a pantry full of healthy, home canned goods in times of stress and with the ever rising costs of food here on Kaua’i…
Also, preserving reduces food waste by extending the life of fresh, seasonal produce and meats. It allows you to build for yourself a healthier and more self-reliant kitchen. And it is a nourishing tradition you can pass on to your keiki and ‘ohana. It’s also fun creating your own homemade goods from scratch…they make great of the ‘aina products to sell or makana to give!
