This advertisement will appear in the August Popular and Women's Weeklies and the September Monthlies. Let's talk about FOOD Now is the time to think about the winter, and to set aside vegetables and fruits for use in the days when there is less variety of food to be had. Peas; beans; apples; pears; plums; all are easy to preserve in the ways described below. Let's start now! HOW TO PRESERVE VEGETABLES DRYING This is the best method with peas and broad beans. Begin by dropping the vegetables (shelled, of course) into boiling water ; boil for two or three minutes; drain well.