Publications

Wild raspberries grow throughout most of Alaska and are valued for their intense, sweet-tart flavor. They can be eaten fresh, frozen or canned, made into sauces, jellies and jam and used in baked goods. The dried raspberry leaf is used for herbal tea, either alone or in combination with other herbs. This publication provides nutritional information for raspberries as well as instructions for cleaning and storing, freezing, drying, extracting juicing and preparing puree. In addition, there are recipes for jams and jellies, fruit leather, raspberry crisp and raspberry crumb cake.

Publication FNH-00116

This simple guide educates youths and adolescents about the dangers of botulism. With extensive illustrations, it provides information on botulism risks and symptoms as well as proper food storage and other methods of botulism prevention. Botulism can kill—know the risks in order to protect yourself and others.

Publication FNH-00268

One in a series of fact sheets, this resource covers nutrition and health considerations, selection, storage, preparation and a number of recipes exclusively for broccoli. Useful as a quick reference or an educational tool, this guide is an intelligent way to get the most out of your food.

Publication FNH-00561B

One in a series of fact sheets, this resource covers nutrition and health considerations, selection, storage, preparation and a number of recipes exclusively for chard. Useful as a quick reference or an educational tool, this guide is an intelligent way to get the most out of your food.

Publication FNH-00561M

The berries of the ornamental tree Prunus virginiana can be gathered in the fall and are a rich source of dietary fiber and vitamin K as well as a good source of manganese, potassium and vitamin B. This practical resource has information on nutrition, cleaning, storage, drying, juice extraction, freezing and canning as well as recipes for syrup, jelly, drinks, vinegar and butter.

Publication FNH-00113

YouTube video. This demonstrates how to preserve fruits and vegetables by freezing or by storing in root cellars. You'll learn about the different types of root cellars as well as techniques for storing various types of produce.

Publication FNH-01286

This 4-page guide has information on storing, preserving and preparing morel mushrooms as well as tips on finding, identifying and harvesting morels. There are several recipes for cooking with morels as well as instructions for freezing, drying and reconstituting dried mushrooms. A reference list includes publications and websites with additional information on wild mushrooms.

Publication FNH-00020

While crabapple trees in Alaska may be best known for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms in the spring, they also produce flavorful, pleasantly tart fruit. This publication provides nutritional information for crabapples and gives instructions for harvesting, cleaning and storing fresh crabapples, extracting juice and freezing whole crabapples. There are also recipes for making syrup, fruit leather, jelly, crabapple butter, spiced crabapples and muffins.

Publication FNH-00109

Currants are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber and can be used in a variety of ways, including jams and jellies, syrup and fruit leather. This publication describes the various types of currants found in Alaska and provides information on range, habitat and edibility. There is also information on how to clean and store fresh currants and directions for freezing and drying berries and preparing puree and juice.

Publication FNH-00115

This guide is invaluable for anyone interested in freezing as a food preservation technique. Detailed sections include freezing basics, equipment, containers, blanching, thawing, sweeteners and syrups and refreezing. Included are several helpful tables on storage times, syrups and foods that do not freeze well.

Publication FNH-00740

Gooseberries thrive in Alaska's cool climate and are easy to grow. This publication has information on plant care, cleaning, storage, drying, freezing and juice extraction as well as recipes for jelly, jam, relish and pie. This guide is a complete and practical resource for any berry enthusiast.

Publication FNH-00121

Hghbush cranberries grow in most areas of Alaska. They are high in vitamin A and are a rich source of antioxidants. This publication has information on cleaning and storing the berries, juice extraction and canning. There are recipes for jam, jelly, juice, butter and sauce. This guide is a complete and practical resource for any berry enthusiast.

Publication FNH-00112

Freezing fish is effective only if the product is handled in such a way that its quality is kept near its peak freshness. This publication details the most effective techniques for home freezing fish to preserve quality, with information on proper cleaning, selection, preparation, labeling and thawing.

Publication FNH-00222

Freezing is one of the easiest, most convenient and least time-consuming methods of food preservation. This thorough guide has step-by-step instruction for blanching and freezing your own vegetables and lists the necessary equipment and supplies. It includes a blanching chart and photographs.

Publication FNH-00264

Many Alaskans enjoy sharing the fish they catch with friends and relatives. This publication describes how to package and mail fish to keep it fresh and make sure it is safe to eat. Included are a gift card and recipe to include with your fish.

Publication FNH-00230

Jerky can be made from almost any lean meat, including beef, pork or game. This useful publication describes how to prepare meat for drying in either a home dehydrator or an oven and provides recipes for marinated jerky and dry-cured jerky.

Publication FNH-00262

One in a series of fact sheets, this resource covers nutrition and health considerations, selection, storage, preparation and a number of recipes exclusively for pumpkin seeds. Useful as a quick reference or an educational tool, this guide is an intelligent way to get the most out of your food.

Publication FNH-00561N

This publication has information on storing, preserving and using red huckleberries, with instructions for cleaning, freezing and drying berries, extracting juice and making puree. There are recipes for everything from jams and jellies to muffins, pie and cobbler.

Publication FNH-00107

This publication is a comprehensive guide for using rhubarb in food preparation. With sections on nutrition, preparation, storage and recipes, this handbook is a must-have for anyone with an abundance of rhubarb. There are also recipes for sauces, desserts, pies, salads, relishes, beverages, jams, jellies and more.

Publication FNH-00064

Sauerkraut is a naturally fermented cabbage. Natural fermentation is one of the oldest ways of preserving food. This detailed publication tells how to make your own sauerkraut, with information on equipment, storing, canning, freezing, spoilage problems and more. There are also recipes for bierocks, salads and even cake!

Publication FNH-00170

These small, purple berries have a unique flavor and are high in iron and copper. They can be eaten fresh or dried and are good in baked goods, soups and stews. This publication provides information on cleaning, freezing, drying and extracting the juice of this versatile berry. There are also recipes for ketchup, jelly, muffins and more.

Publication FNH-00122

A safe, home-smoked product requires a good understanding of the procedures and precautions needed to prevent food poisoning. This publication explains why certain procedures must be followed and precautions taken to prepare safe, high-quality smoked fish.

Publication FNH-00325

Paid publication. This publication for the University of Georgia covers all aspects of food preservation, including canning, pickling, making jellies and jams, freezing and drying. Each chapter includes a list of most frequently asked questions and a table of problems, causes and ways to prevent the problem from happening again. This is an exhaustive guidebook for all of your home-preserving needs.

Publication MGA-00989

This guide has information on nutrition, storage, freezing, canning and drying turnips as well as three pages of recipes. If you have a surplus of turnips, this publication is for you.

Publication FNH-00463

Paid publication. This publication has everything you need to know about using Alaska's wild berries. There is information on 18 different kinds of wild berries and other wild edibles, from blueberries to cloudberries and spruce tips. There are also tips for picking and preparing berries for storage, methods of preserving berries by freezing, drying or canning, and lots of recipes.

Publication FNH-00120

Although watermelon berries are common in Alaska along the coast in Southeast, in the central Yukon River area and in damp, wooded areas of the Interior, many Alaskans may be unfamiliar with this juicy, flavorful fruit. This publication tells how to identify the plants and provides information on cleaning and storing fresh berries, extracting juice, and freezing and drying berries for long-term storage. There are also recipes for making syrup and jelly and general instructions for canning.

Publication FNH-00123

This publication provides information on how to preserve and use wild strawberries. There is information on storage and preservation, including cleaning, freezing and drying strawberries, as well as instructions for extracting juice and making puree. There are also recipes and a section on using a boiling water canner.

Publication FNH-00105