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 ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found an alternative to the topical antibiotic they're allergic to.

Q. You have written about pectin and grape juice to treat arthritis pain. I have tried a variation that definitely decreases my knee pain. I put about 4 ounces of water in a glass, add 1 tablespoon ...

A favorite sweet spread for toast and bagels, strawberry jam tastes even better when made from the beautiful berries found in our gardens and at local produce stands. Jam is a slightly thick spread ...