“I’ve just started freezing meals and leftovers to save time, but every time I open my freezer, I can’t tell what’s what. Everything’s in bags or random containers,
- Home
- |
- Archives: Food Preservation
How Do I Preserve Herbs For Homemade Spice Blends?
“I’ve been growing a variety of herbs in my backyard garden, and I’m finally ready to start preserving them for homemade spice blends. I’m mostly working with oregano,
What Are The Risks Of Storing Food At Room Temperature?
“I’ve been trying to store fruits, vegetables, and some homemade baked goods in my pantry at room temperature, but I’m nervous about whether it’s safe or not. I’m
How Does Fermentation Change The Flavor Of Food?
“I’ve been getting into fermenting veggies at home, mostly because I love the idea of controlling what goes into my food. I’ve tried a few batches of homemade
How Do I Rehydrate Dehydrated Veggies?
“Hi, I dehydrated a ton of veggies from my garden this summer, and now I’m trying to use them in soups and stews. But when I add them,
How Do I Vacuum Seal Marinated Meats Or Foods With Liquids?
“I’m having some trouble figuring out how to vacuum seal marinated meats without the liquid spilling everywhere and ruining things! I recently tried sealing some delicious BBQ chicken
How Do I Prevent Odors From Spreading Between Foods In A Root Cellar?
“Hi! I am in the process of setting up a root cellar under my detached garage to store my garden harvests for the winter. My biggest concern is
How Does Freeze Dried Food Compare Nutritionally To Fresh?
“Hey, I’ve been thinking about investing in a freeze dryer to preserve some of my extra garden produce. We live far from the grocery store, so having a
Is It Safe To Can Food With A Pressure Cooker Instead Of A Canner?
“Hi there, just ran into a tricky situation. I’ve got this trusty pressure *cooker* sitting on my counter and I was wondering if I could use it to
How Do Refrigerator Pickles Differ From Canned Pickles?
“I’ve been making pickles for a while now, usually by canning them, but recently I’ve heard a lot about refrigerator pickles and am wondering how they’re different. I’m
How Do I Store Cured Meats Without Refrigeration?
“Hey! I’m trying to store some home-cured bacon and sausages without using my refrigerator or freezer. We had a power outage last year that lasted a week, and
How Do I Safely Ferment Meat Or Fish?
“I’ve been really interested in trying to ferment meat at home, especially pork and fish since they’re my family’s favorites. But to be honest, I’m a little concerned
How Should I Label Food For Expiration Tracking?
“Hey there! I’ve been trying to get better at preserving the food from my garden. I mostly freeze and can stuff, but I always seem to run into
How Do I Make Herbal Tea Blends From Dried Herbs?
“Hi there! I just started growing my own herbs and I’ve just dried my first batch — peppermint, chamomile, and a little lemon balm. I’m super excited to
How Do I Keep Frozen Foods From Sticking Together?
“Every time I freeze fruits and vegetables, or even meat, I end up pulling a big frozen clump out of the freezer. Even after using freezer bags and
How Do I Prepare Foods Like Potatoes For Dehydration?
“I’ve been dehydrating fruits and herbs for years, but I want to try dehydrating potatoes now. The first time I tried, they ended up brown and tasted off.
How Do I Vacuum Seal Food In Bulk For Long Term Storage?
“I’ve just started growing my own veggies and fruits and this year I had a bumper crop of tomatoes and apples. I’m looking to store food ahead of
How Do I Organize A Root Cellar For Easy Access?
“I just built a root cellar in my backyard, but now I’m feeling a little lost. How do I keep it organized for easy access? I don’t want
Is It Safe To Can Food In The Oven Or Microwave?
“Hi! So, I have a pretty quick question that’s been bugging me for a while! I’ve been getting more into canning recently — mostly jams, some homemade tomato
How Do I Store Freeze Dried Food To Keep It Fresh?
“I’ve recently started freeze drying some of my harvest at home, and I want to make sure I store it properly so it lasts as long as possible.
Page [tcb_pagination_current_page] of [tcb_pagination_total_pages]