The pelican is the state bird of Louisiana, and the state flower is the magnolia. But did you know that the state fruit is the strawberry? Yes, that most common and much-loved fruit is our Louisiana ...

Prepare a boiling water bath and two half-pint jars according to the process below. Place two lids in a small saucepan of water and bring to a gentle simmer. Hull and chop the berries and place them ...

One of the best ways to enjoy Louisiana strawberries all year long is to make jam. If you're new to canning and jam-making "Foolproof Preserving" (2016, America's Test Kitchen, $29.95) is a good ...

Sometimes it’s good to cook by feel, tasting things as you go, throwing in a “why not” ingredient here, a dash of something else there. But canning is not one of those times. Hand-holding is highly ...