Welcome to the September 2026 issue of Table Talk! Welcome to the Table! As summer transitions into fall, food processing facilities across the Northeast are navigating a major operational shift. Facilities are moving from peak seasonal production to holiday preparation, managing post-harvest processing windows, and adapting sanitation and handling controls for colder weather. In this […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension The scent of cranberries, citrus, and spice signals the start of the holiday season, and what better way to get into the festive mood than by making homemade jam? Jamming for the holidays transforms your kitchen into a sweet-smelling workshop and lets you […]
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— Mary Kate Reny, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer We have officially turned the corner into comfort season, bringing with it the seasonal shift in food preferences and a whole different set of recipes to try. Wait! Too soon? Are your counters and garden still bursting with summer harvest that you need to preserve […]
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