How Is Limburger Cheese Made?

“I’ve recently started a small-scale artisanal cheese business and I’ve had a lot of customers asking for Limburger cheese. I know it’s famous for its strong smell, but

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Why Did My Cheese Not Age Properly?

“I’ve been making cheese in my small home lab in Hereford, UK for a while now, but recently I’ve noticed that my cheeses aren’t aging properly. They either

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How Do I Harvest And Store Carrots?

“I’ve got a batch of carrots ready to harvest in their first season. I’m not sure how to do it properly, though. How do I tell if they’re

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What’s The Right Way To Freeze Soups Or Stews?

“Hey! I love making big batches of soup to freeze and enjoy later, but sometimes it turns out a bit weird. Last month, I made a delicious vegetable

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How Do You Prevent Rennet From Becoming Inactive?

“I’ve been facing some issues lately with my rennet becoming inactive during my cheese making process. No matter how carefully I think I’m handling it, the rennet just

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What’s Root Cellaring And How Does It Work?

“Hey, so I just moved into a house that has this really cool root cellar, but I honestly don’t know what to do with it! I’ve heard of

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How Does Permaculture Design Facilitate Education?

“I’ve been working on my small community garden here in Calgary, and we’ve just started embracing permaculture principles. I keep hearing that permaculture can be a great tool

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What’s The Right Temperature For Dehydrating Foods?

“Hi there! I’ve been dehydrating fruit from my small orchard, but I’m getting mixed results. My apples come out chewy, my cherries are almost rock solid, and my

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What’s The Ideal Temperature For Fermenting Foods?

“I recently started experimenting with fermenting foods at home, but I live in a colder area of Canada, and I’m struggling to get my ferments to turn out

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What Foods Aren’t Suitable For Vacuum Sealing?

“I recently started vacuum sealing my veggies and homemade stews, and I love how long the food lasts! However, last week I tried vacuum sealing some bread, and

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What’s The Right Headspace For Canning Different Foods?

“Hey, I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but I keep running into issues with getting the headspace right. My jams always seem to be off—you

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What’s The Best Wood For Smoking Different Meats?

“I recently got a smoker, and I’m really excited to start using it! I’ve heard that the type of wood you use can make a big difference in

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What’s The Best Way To Preserve Herbs In Salt Or Sugar?

“I have a ton of fresh herbs growing in my garden, and we had such a great season this year that I’m afraid I won’t use them all

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How Does Permaculture Combine Aquaculture With Water Management?

“I recently moved to a rural property where I’m trying to create a self-sustaining permaculture garden. I have a large pond, and I’m really interested in integrating aquaculture

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What Are The Signs Of Botulism In Canned Foods?

“I was excited to finally make a batch of homemade green beans the other day, but now I’m worried there might be something wrong with my canning. The

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How Do I Plan For Successive Planting?

“I’ve recently started a backyard farm and I’m excited to grow my own vegetables. However, I want to make the most out of my small space and have

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How Do You Use A Cheese Vat Agitator?

“I just got a new cheese vat for my small-scale creamery in Toronto, Canada, and it has a built-in agitator. I’m quite new to this advanced equipment and

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How Can Permaculture Principles Be Applied To Waste Management?

“I’ve just moved to a small homestead outside of Wellington, New Zealand and I’m interested in using permaculture principles to reduce the amount of waste I send to

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Why Do Pickles Float In The Jar?

“Hey, I’m pretty new to canning and pickling, and I’ve been having this issue where some of my pickles float to the top of the jar no matter

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What’s The Best Way To Store Freeze Dried Food?

“I’ve recently gotten a freeze dryer and now I’m wondering about the best way to store all my freeze-dried food so it lasts as long as possible. I

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