Summer might be over, but that doesn't mean we can't still jam. As we welcome fall with open arms and a closet full of chunky sweaters, we also get to usher in the opportunity to smear apple jelly on ...

Experienced jelly-makers will tell you one enduring fact: All pectin is not created equal. The two types of pectin – liquid and dry – are safe for most people. Which one home cooks use, says Kansas ...

Even experienced preservers can end up with jam or jelly that does not set up. That leaves you with two choices: Serve it as a topping for pancakes, waffles and ice cream -- or remake the preserves.

Q. I am unable to take any of the NSAIDs for severe arthritis. I wanted to try the Certo-and-grape-juice remedy to see if it would help. Unfortunately, Certo has dextrose (corn) as the first ...

Q: I am unable to take any of the NSAIDs for severe arthritis. I wanted to try the Certo-and-grape-juice remedy to see if it would help. Unfortunately, Certo has dextrose (corn) as the first ...

Dear Dr. Gott: My 67-year-old husband has recently become affected by arthritis pain in his hands. They swell and his knuckles seem to "stick." What are some ways of dealing with this problem? He is ...

This story is a component of the feature “Seasons of Preserves: Citrus Marmalade,” which is part of a four-part series on preserving fruit at home called “L.A. in a Jar.” If you know even the ...

Q: I read in your column about mixing powdered fruit pectin with boiling water for aching joint relief. I mix 1 teaspoon with 1/3 cup of boiling water. Then I put it in the fridge and use 1 teaspoon ...

Doctors, who are always interested in substitutes for the materials of life, last week thought they had found one for blood in transfusions. The substitute was no good in cases where red cells are ...