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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Amazing No Fail Strawberry Fig Jam: easy jam recipe made with fresh figs and strawberry gelatin. No one needs to know how ...

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 ...