Canning salsa is popular in the Midwest, southern, and western states. Every region has its own recipes; some want more lime juice, while other regions are jalapeno happy. No matter what recipe you choose as long as you are making a batch, why not double or triple it and preserve the rest for a rainy […]
Food Storage
Canning Vegetables – 10 Tips for Success + Recipes
Canning vegetables is almost a rite of passage for most gardeners. It is sort of the final hurrah in honor of all of the work you put in getting that garden to produce. It also provides you with garden-fresh produce all year! Just be aware, though, that vegetables are low in acid content, so they […]
Five Fun Ways to Use a Food Dehydrator
Thinking of buying a food dehydrator and wondering what you can do with it? Aside from the obvious applications of preserving ingredients and leftovers, there are a lot of cool and unexpected uses for a food dehydrator which you may not know about. Here are some fun applications that may surprise you! 1. Dry Out […]
Preserving The Flavor of Herbs, Marinades and More with a Vacuum Food Sealer
When it comes to making rich, flavorful recipes, it all starts with the ingredients that you use. If the ingredients you are using are fresh, then the flavors in your meal will be too. If on the other hand, they have become stale, they will be less flavorful or may even carry unwanted flavors into […]
Vacuum Sealer Buyer’s Guide: Finding the Best Food Sealer For Your Budget
When you are shopping for a vacuum food sealer, you will find a lot of different choices out there. There are different types of food savers which are ideal for different purposes, and there is also a price range running from low to high. Before you can know what kind is best for you, you […]