“I love making my own bread and muffins at home, but I always end up with more than I can eat fresh. I’ve tried freezing them a few
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How Do I Freeze Dry Fruit At Home?
“I’ve been very interested in freeze-drying, but I’m unsure how to do it at home. We grow a lot of fruits in our garden like strawberries, peaches, and
How Do I Build A Root Cellar At Home?
“I’ve got extra space behind my garage, and I’d love to use it to build a root cellar. My only concern is the climate here—it gets pretty cold
How Can I Tell If Stored Food Has Gone Bad?
“I’ve been canning fruits and veggies for a few years now, but every time I rotate my jars at the back of the pantry, I wonder if all
How Do I Brine Food Before Smoking And Why Is It Important?
“I’ve recently started getting into smoking my own meats, but I’m struggling with the whole brining process. I’m trying to smoke a turkey next weekend for a family
Can I Freeze Herbs To Keep Their Flavor?
“I’ve got more basil than I know what to do with this year! I want to preserve some since I don’t think I’ll use it all before it
How Do I Keep Mold From Forming During Fermentation?
“I’ve recently started fermenting vegetables at home, but I’ve noticed that every time I try, mold forms on top of my fermenting jars. I’ve tried covering them tightly
Do I Need To Sterilize Jars Before Canning?
“Hi, I’m canning some homemade strawberry jam for the first time, and I heard that you have to sterilize the jars before canning. But then someone else told
Can I Store Fruits In A Root Cellar And Which Ones Work Best?
“I’ve got a small root cellar at home, and I was wondering if it’s possible to store fruit in there, or if it’s only good for vegetables. If
How Do I Freeze Food In Portions For Meal Prep?
“Hey, I’m planning to meal prep for my family, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to freeze individual portions for lunches and dinners. I’ve heard
Can I Vacuum Seal Fruits And Veggies For Freezing?
“I’ve just started freezing a lot of my produce from my garden (I live in a warmer part of New Zealand), and I’m wondering if I can vacuum
Can I Store Food In Plastic Containers And Are There Risks?
“Hi! I’ve started growing my own veggies at home in Queensland and I’m getting into preserving food, which is really exciting. I’ve been using glass jars for a
How Do I Make Bread And Butter Pickles?
“Hey! I just picked a mountain of cucumbers from my garden this week, and I’ve been thinking of making my own bread and butter pickles. I’m totally new
Can I Freeze Dry Food Without Special Equipment?
“Hi there! I’m wondering if there’s a way to freeze dry food without having to invest in expensive equipment? I love experimenting with new food preservation techniques and
How Do I Keep Dehydrated Foods From Getting Too Brittle?
“I’ve been trying to dehydrate batches of fruits and vegetables for my pantry, but I keep running into a problem where they sometimes get so brittle that they
Can I Freeze Dry Dairy Products Like Cheese Or Milk?
“Tried freeze drying milk for storage but had a bit of a mess on my hands when it turned all sticky and didn’t dry right. I’m also curious
Can I Smoke Vegetables And What’s The Best Way?
“Hi there! I’ve been really into smoking meats for a while and I’m getting curious – can I smoke vegetables? I love growing my own veggies and the
Can I Vacuum Seal Food For Pantry Storage And How Long Does It Last?
“I’ve started getting into vacuum sealing my food and storing it in the pantry, but I’m a bit worried about how long it will actually last. I’ve had
Can I Freeze Food Without Plastic Containers Or Bags?
“I’ve been trying to reduce the amount of single-use plastic in my life, especially when it comes to storing food. I freeze a lot of fruits, veggies, and
Can I Use A Regular Pot For Water Bath Canning?
“Hello! I’ve been growing tomatoes like crazy in my backyard, and I’m finally ready to try my hand at canning. I’ve heard about water bath canning, but I
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