“I’ve got a bumper crop of tomatoes this year, and I’ve been making huge batches of marinara sauce. I don’t want it to go to waste, and freezing
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How Do I Safely Can High Acid Foods?
“Hi there! I’m feeling a bit nervous about canning tomatoes for the first time. I heard that high-acid foods are easier to can but I’m still worried about
How Do I Keep Pickles From Getting Too Sour?
“I recently started pickling cucumbers, and while I love the crunch and flavor at first, after about a week or two, the pickles are starting to get really
Can I Use A Microwave To Dry Herbs And Is It Effective?
“Hey, I’ve recently been trying to dry some herbs from my garden (basil, thyme, rosemary – the usual suspects) but I don’t have a dehydrator or a lot
Does Freezing Affect Nutrition?
“I’m planning to start freezing my own garden veggies, but heard it might affect their nutritional value. I’ve been putting up with a healthy crop of green beans,
How Do I Clean And Maintain A Root Cellar For Food Safety?
“I built a root cellar last year to store my potatoes, onions, and apples for winter. It worked pretty well, but I noticed some mold and funky smells
How Do I Prevent Freezer Burn In Frozen Foods?
“Hey, I’m new to freezing my homegrown fruits and veggies and I keep running into freezer burn. It seems like no matter how well I think I’ve packaged
How Do I Avoid Overly Salty Cured Meat?
“I’ve been curing my own bacon for a while, but recently I’ve been finding it turns out way too salty. I follow the usual recipes, using a mix
How Do I Fix Jars That Didn’t Seal After Canning?
“I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but recently I ran into a problem that’s left me scratching my head. I canned some peaches last weekend,
Can I Dehydrate Soups Or Stews?
“I’m considering dehydrating my homemade chicken stew to make light backpacking meals for a hiking trip next month. I’ve never dehydrated anything like this before, and I’m unsure
How Can I Make Pickles Without A Canner?
“Hi there! I have a ton of cucumbers from my garden and I really want to try making my own pickles. The only problem is, I don’t have
Can I Use Plastic Containers For Fermenting Food?
“I’ve just started fermenting vegetables at home, and I’ve been using glass jars so far. But I have a bunch of larger plastic containers I’d love to use
Can I Refreeze Thawed Food?
“Last night, there was a big snowstorm, and we lost power for over 10 hours. Everything in the freezer thawed overnight, but the food still feels cold. I’m
Can I Use My Basement As A Root Cellar?
“I live in the Pacific Northwest and have been canning and freezing food as much as possible. Recently, I’ve been interested in storing root vegetables like carrots and
Can I Use Liquid Smoke Instead Of Traditional Smoking?
“I love making my own smoked meats, but I don’t have a smoker. A friend recommended liquid smoke as an alternative, but I’m not sure if it will
Can I Vacuum Seal In Jars Or Containers Besides Bags?
“Hi, I’m looking to get into vacuum sealing to preserve some of my dried herbs and dehydrated veggies, but I don’t want to keep using plastic bags all
How Do I Freeze Dry Food In Bulk For Prepping?
“Hey there! So I’ve just started prepping more seriously for my family, but I’m hitting a wall when it comes to freeze-drying food in bulk. I’ve got a
Can I Store Fresh Herbs In The Fridge For Longer Use?
I recently started growing my own herbs at home, and I seem to get beautiful harvests of basil, parsley, and rosemary all at the same time. The problem
How Can I Safely Can Tomatoes?
“I’ve got way more tomatoes than I know what to do with from my backyard garden here in Portland. I’ve been freezing some, but I’d love to try
How Do I Prevent Condensation In Food Containers?
“I’m a bit stumped here. I’ve been storing my dehydrated fruits and homemade jerky in plastic containers, but I keep finding condensation inside even days or weeks later.
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