Join Kelley Wilkinson as she teaches us about making the most of the harvest by finding ways to preserve food without refrigeration. Learn how to store food; from use of Mason jars, to vacuum sealed bags. Eat and enjoy while you maximize the abundance of your garden year round when you utilize these simple methods. […]
Cheddar cheese, the most widely purchased and eaten cheese in the world is always made from cow’s milk. It is a hard and natural cheese that has a slightly crumbly texture if properly cured and if it is too young, the texture is smooth. It gets a sharper taste as it matures, over a period […]
Most of the butter found in grocery stores is not healthy, because it is made from pasteurized milk. Homemade organic butter is very healthy as it still contains many of the vitamins and minerals found in raw milk. Butter is packed with Vitamin A. Vitamin A is vital for the health of our eyes, skins, tissues, membranes […]
Build your own DIY solar dehydrator! This project was built using 1 piece of plywood, 10 food grade screens plus a bunch of salvaged materials that were then formed into a solar dehydrator on wheels. When the summer harvest is providing, Jasper Snow Rosen and John Muirhead have been thinking ahead to preserving goods for […]
The humble fruit sticker may seem an unlikely cause for environmental concern but removing it from produce could create huge savings in plastic, energy and CO2 emissions. In response to consumer demand for less packaging, Dutch fruit and veg supplier Nature & More and Swedish supermarket ICA have joined forces to run a trial to […]
You spent 20 minutes sifting through loads of produce and walked away with perfectly delicious gems. Don’t let your prizes spoil: read these pro tips on storing the most popular fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them when you want to… VEGETABLES… Here are some great tips on prolonging the life of popular veggies… […]
Edible flowers can add visual interest, fragrance and flavor to your salads, cold drinks and meals. This guide describes easy and appealing flowers to grow and use. Make sure you have identified flowers correctly. Latin names are included since common names vary in different parts of the country. EDIBLE FLOWERS TO GROW… THESE GARDEN ORNAMENTALS […]
There are millions around the world who don’t know where their next meal will come from. Rob is on a mission to solve this problem. We can all easily be a part of the solution… and it starts with a dumpster. Rob is an adventurer, activist, and dude making a difference. His purpose is to […]
Kombucha is a tea consumed commonly in Japan and China and is created using what’s known as a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) which ferments the sugar creating a tea rich in acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and probiotics. It’s delicious and super healthy and you can make a gallon for about a dollar […]
If you’re a fan of Indian food, you’re going to love this simple DIY project. It’s a an easy guide to building your own Tandoori oven in just a few steps, using a couple of Terra Cotta flower pots. What makes a Tandoori oven special is the high temperatures reached inside which can go as high as […]