“I’ve started growing a small collection of herbs at home this year, and I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve been thinking about preserving them, but I keep seeing advice
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What’s The Best Way To Store Root Vegetables In A Root Cellar?
“I recently harvested a bunch of root vegetables—carrots, beets, potatoes, and parsnips—and I want to store them in my root cellar for the winter. The problem is I
What’s The Difference Between Smoking And Curing?
“I’ve been experimenting with preserving meat from animals we hunt, but I’m running into some confusion. What’s the difference between smoking and curing? I see lots of recipes
What’s Vacuum Sealing And How Does It Preserve Food?
“I’ve been experimenting with food preservation at home, but I’m still learning and facing some roadblocks. Recently got a vacuum sealer and I want to know how exactly
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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