Canning and preserving food was a common practice to insure not only an adequate annual supply of food for farm families, but also a way to eat fruits, vegetables, and certain meats that otherwise would be more limited in their availability.

Many onion varieties seem interchangeable -- considering most recipes call for something less-than-specific, like "one onion, chopped" -- but you can make a dish sing that much more by using the right onion for the job.

March is Frozen Food Month, so get ready for a barrage of coupons and in supermarket displays showcasing penguins (yes, a penguin is their mascot), promotions, signage and samplings. Just now you might be wondering, why is there a "frozen food" month anyway?

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