Food storage via canning, freezing, dehydrating (drying food), fermenting, root cellaring. Emergency food storage. Stocking up.
We love this homemade fruit leather recipe. It’s easy to make. uses a simple tip that saves money and gives more reliable results. I’ll also share some things to avoid and which fruits work best. You can make fruit leather (homemade fruit rolls) it in the oven or the dehydrator. Since you choose the fruit,…
Canning headspace is the unfilled space in the top of the jar between the food or liquid and the rim of the jar. Sometimes people refer to it as the space between the food and the underside of the lid (but you should check it before the lid goes on). We’ll share the science behind…
Homemade sauerkraut is loaded with beneficial bacteria and simple to make. We’ll share how to how to easily make sauerkraut in a crock or bucket. All you need is cabbage and salt, a container, and time. Back when I was a little girl, my momma used to make sauerkraut in a 15 gallon crock and…
Potatoes are one of our top storage crops. With the right varieties in good storage conditions, they’ll last from fall harvest to when the next crop comes in. We’ll share tips for harvest, curing, and how to store potatoes long term.
When you can’t dig a traditional root cellar, there are still above ground root cellar type options that will allow you store fruits and vegetables longer. For those in cold climates – there are a number of above ground options that can help you store your harvest without processing. For those in warm climates –…