Preserving the Past

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THEN: Sue Shephard is a writer and specialist on the history of food and gardening. She discusses her book, Pickled, Potted, and Canned: How the Art and Science of Food Preserving Changed the World, and talks about the diverse and myriad ways humans have preserved food over the millennia.

NOW: June Taylor takes us into her Still Room, introduces us to her artisanal preserves, and explains the importance of preserving heirloom fruit varieties. Find out how to purchase June Taylor fruit syrups, fruit butters, fruit cheese, and all manner of preserves and conserves here.

DRINK: Our Guest Oenophile, Tim Elliott of Winecast joins us to talk about his favorite subject: preserving the fruit of the vine. We'll hear about the history of wine preservation and get some tips on cellaring a good bottle for a special occasion.

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