Mason Made

We all know the benefits of eating healthy and nutritious foods, but we also know it can be tough on the wallet.

Put your fresh fruits and veggies to good use. From canning to pickling, it’s easy and fun to whip up fresh jams, salsas and other yummy concoctions.

In the United States, food waste is estimated at between 30-40% of the food supply. That's 80 billion pounds of food annually and equates to more than $161 billion and approximately 219 pounds of waste per person. But we can all do our part to help reduce the food waste in our own homes. 

Make a salad in a mason jar for a fast, healthy, easy-to-carry meal that will last up to a week

Have a garden full of veggies that exceeds what you can eat? Then it’s time to pickle!

The technique is as easy as it gets—and can be done to far more than cucumbers. Squash, green beans, beets, bell peppers, cabbage, mushrooms, eggplant, okra, onions, radishes, tomatoes and more can all be pickled.

Fix your gut health to look and feel better

One cup or two, straight up or with a shot of espresso, dark roast or light hazelnut laced with almond milk — we love coffee in the United States.

Starring two of nature's powerhouse detoxifying health-promoters (ginger and apple cider vinegar) this ahhhh-mazing tonic is soon to be your new go-to brew.