We use strawberry jam as an example to explore the underlying principles of water activity, a key technique for food preservation. For those of us in northern climates, strawberries are the first ...

Perfect pie crusts, croissants, macarons — some of our favorite foods feel completely intimidating to cook at home. Jam, especially, brings to mind visions of boiling jam jars, jammy explosions, and ...

Smoothing some melted butter and strawberry jam over the nooks and crannies of an English muffin is one of life's simple pleasures, but there's a way to make it even more enjoyable. Instead of ...

A favorite sweet spread for toast and bagels, strawberry jam tastes even better when made from the beautiful berries found in our gardens and at local produce stands. Jam is a slightly thick spread ...

Walter Battle shows how to lay sheet mulch, and Cathy Faust shows how to make strawberry jam. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, UT Extension Area Specialist Walter Battle ...