“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
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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.
Can I Dehydrate Nuts And Seeds At Home?
“I’ve been experimenting with some new food preservation techniques at my home in [Manchester, UK], mainly dehydrating. I’ve been successful with fruit and vegetables so far, but I’ve
Can I Vacuum Seal High Moisture Foods Like Tomatoes?
“Hey! I’m swimming in tomatoes from my backyard garden, and I love to vacuum-seal things to make storage easier. Before I do something I’ll regret later, can I
Can I Use Apple Cider Vinegar Instead Of White Vinegar When Pickling?
“I’m new to pickling, and I’ve been getting all my equipment ready. The recipe I plan to use calls for white vinegar, but I only have apple cider
Can I Use A Regular Mason Jar For Fermenting?
“I’ve been trying to get into fermenting veggies like sauerkraut and pickles, but I’m wondering if I can use regular mason jars? I have a few of them
Can I Freeze Dry Raw Eggs And How Do I Store Them?
“I’ve been pretty good about using up my garden’s egg surplus by making different recipes or sharing with neighbors, but I can’t keep up anymore. I’ve got a
Can I Use A Grill For Smoking Food?
“Hey there! I’ve got a regular charcoal grill and heard that you can smoke food on it too. Smoking meats on the weekend sounds perfect for my family,
Can I Freeze Veggies Without Blanching?
“Hey! I love freezing my extra vegetables at home to avoid waste, but I really don’t enjoy blanching—it takes me forever. I read somewhere that it’s OK to
Can I Use A Root Cellar In Warmer Climates?
“Is it possible to use a root cellar effectively in a warm climate? I live in southern California, where temperatures often hover between 90 to 100°F throughout the
Can I Make Jams And Jellies Without Pectin?
“I’ve got a surplus of strawberries from my garden this year, and I’ve been really itching to try making my own jam. The only pectin I had is
Can I Store Fresh Herbs In A Root Cellar?
“Hi! I’ve recently gotten into home gardening and want to start preserving my fresh herbs. I’ve most often seen people either drying them or freezing them, but I’m
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