Can I Freeze Raw Eggs And How Should I Store Them?

“Hey there! I’ve got a bit of a situation… Our chickens in the backyard have been laying more eggs than we can keep up with (which, don’t get

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Can I Ferment Fruit, Or Is It Just For Veggies?

“I’ve been trying my hand at fermenting veggies for a few months now—pickles and sauerkraut mostly, and they’ve turned out great! But now I’m wondering… can I ferment

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Can I Smoke And Cure Fish At Home?

“I’ve just moved to a small coastal town, and I love fishing! I’ve been catching a fair amount of fish and wondered if I can smoke and cure

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Can I Preserve Herbs In Honey And How Does It Change The Flavor?

“I have a small herb garden and sometimes end up with more thyme, rosemary, and mint than I can use before they start wilting. I’ve been interested in

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Can I Freeze Dry Herbs Or Spices At Home?

“I have a small backyard herb garden, and I’ve been wondering how I could preserve my herbs better to use throughout the year. I’ve heard about freeze-drying, but

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Can I Vacuum Seal Dehydrated Or Freeze Dried Foods?

“Hi there! I’ve recently gotten into dehydrating some of my garden harvest (mostly fruits and veggies), and I’m about to start freeze-drying too! What I’d like to know

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How Do I Keep Pantry Pests Out Of Stored Food?

“Hi there, I’ve recently gotten into canning and drying my own fruits and vegetables at home. But I’ve noticed tiny bugs in my pantry, especially in flour and

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Can I Cure Vegetables Or Fruits And How Is It Different From Meat?

“I’ve been pretty good at preserving my garden’s tomatoes and peppers with canning and freezing over the years, and recently my neighbor told me about curing vegetables like

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Can I Dehydrate Frozen Fruits Or Veggies?

“I recently stumbled across some amazing bulk deals on frozen veggies at my local grocery store and couldn’t resist buying a mountain of them! Problem is, now my

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Can I Freeze Raw Dough And How?

“Hi! I made a huge batch of homemade pizza and cinnamon roll dough recently, but I realized I don’t have enough time this week to bake them all.

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Can I Store Fermented Foods In A Root Cellar?

“Hi! We recently moved into a home with a root cellar, and I’m excited to start using it for food storage. I’ve been making a lot of fermented

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Can I Pickle Soft Fruits Like Berries?

“I’ve been preserving all kinds of veggies growing in my home garden this past year, but made a big batch of strawberries from a local farm and realized

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Can I Ferment Foods In The Fridge?

“Hey, I’ve been playing around with fermenting some veggies at home but I’ve got a small kitchen, which means some of my experiments are ending up in the

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Can I Can Meat, Fish and Poultry At Home?

“Hello! So I’m knee-deep in canning season right now and just started to wonder whether I can actually can meat, fish, and poultry at home. I’ve done fruits,

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Can I Preserve Herbs By Pickling Them?

“I’ve been growing a bunch of oregano and basil in my backyard garden, and now I’ve got way more than I can use! I usually dehydrate or freeze

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Can I Freeze Dry Food Without Losing Flavor Or Texture?

“Hi! I’ve been freeze-drying my own herbs and vegetables for a while now, but I’ve noticed that sometimes the flavor or texture changes a bit afterward. I’m not

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Can I Dehydrate Foods Outside Or In The Sun?

“I’ve been trying to get into preserving food and want to try dehydrating some fruits and herbs. My aunt used to hang her herbs out on a string

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Can I Cure Meat Without Nitrates Or Preservatives?

“I’m getting into curing my own meat this year, and I’d prefer not to use artificial preservatives or nitrates. I’ve seen some recipes and methods that use salt

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Can I Vacuum Seal Bread Or Baked Goods?

“I baked a ton of bread and muffins recently for a family gathering next week, but I’m worried they’ll go stale or soggy before we even get to

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Can I Freeze Leftovers And How Long Do They Last?

“Hi! I’ve always enjoyed cooking more than I can eat, and my fridge is often full of leftovers. Lately, I’ve been wondering if it’s safe to just freeze

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