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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
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
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
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
What Are The Best Meats To Smoke At Home?
“Hi there! I recently bought a smoker and I’m super excited to try smoking some meats at home. I’ve heard there are specific meats that smoke better than
What’s The Right Vinegar To Sugar Ratio For Sweet Pickles?
“I love making sweet pickles, but I can never quite get the sweet-to-tangy balance right. I recently tried a 2:1 sugar to vinegar ratio, but it turned out
What’s The Best Way To Freeze Fruit Without Browning?
“I’ve been trying to freeze some of the peaches from our backyard tree, but no matter what I try, they always turn brown. I’m really frustrated because they
How Long Does Vacuum Sealed Food Last Compared To Regular Storage?
“Hi there, I’ve been experimenting with vacuum sealing a lot of my extra vegetables, fruits, and even meats after doing some big Costco and farmers’ market hauls, but
What’s The Difference Between Water Bath And Pressure Canning?
“I’ve been water bath canning for a while now, but some things I want to preserve (like green beans) seem to need pressure canning. I’m a little nervous
What’s The Best Way To Dry Herbs At Home?
“I’ve been growing herbs in my backyard for a couple of years now, mainly parsley, thyme, and oregano. Last year, I tried drying them but wasn’t quite happy
What Are Best Practices For Storing Canned Foods?
“We’ve started canning at home this year, but I’ve heard a lot about food going bad if not stored properly. I want to make sure I’m doing it
What’s The Best Way To Freeze Dry Meat Or Fish?
“Hey there! I’m thinking of trying to freeze-dry some meat and fish I’ve caught (finally had a really good fishing trip!) but I’ve never done it before. I’ve
What Vegetables Store Best In A Root Cellar?
“We’ve recently moved to a small rural property, and I want to start using the old root cellar that came with the house. My husband and I have
What’s The Difference Between Air Drying And Dehydrating?
“Hey, I’ve been air drying herbs for a few seasons here in northern Vermont, but I’m wondering if I should switch to dehydrating them instead. I’ve noticed sometimes
What’s The Difference Between Fermenting And Pickling?
“I’ve been growing cucumbers in my backyard for years now, and while I’ve pickled them before using vinegar, I keep hearing about fermenting and wondering what the difference
How Long Can Frozen Food Last?
“Hi there! So, I’ve had some frozen green beans and beef stew stored away in my freezer for a long time. The thing is, I honestly can’t remember
What Temperature And Humidity Are Ideal For A Root Cellar?
“Hi, I’ve recently started setting up a root cellar to store my homegrown produce. I’m all for being more self-sufficient, but I’m finding it hard to figure out
What Foods Can Be Safely Water Bath Canned?
“I’ve been water bath canning for a few years now and usually stick to fruits and pickles… but I recently thought about trying tomato sauce and maybe even
How Does Vacuum Sealing Prevent Freezer Burn?
“Hi there, I’ve been using the freezer to store foods for a while but I recently noticed that the meat I freeze always ends up with freezer burn
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