Vinegar is used in all sorts of food preservation methods. It has a few key properties that make it ideal at slowing or stopping food from spoiling for long periods. It is primarily the pH or acidity of vinegar that inhibits bacterial growth and this process is most commonly called pickling. What Is Vinegar? Vinegar …
Drying herbs is a great way to extend the life of a large harvest or to save unused herbs so that they can be used later. It is also very simple to do, in this post we will take a look at some of the ways we can dry herbs, what herbs are good for …
Fermented vegetables as a means of preserving has been practised for 1000’s of years. It is by no means a new way to process food to increase its shelf life and make it extra flavorful. It is also extremely easy to do and all that is required is a few basic pieces of equipment and …
Food preservation is one of the oldest technologies humans have developed. Being able to extend the amount of time we can store food is still equally important today as it was 1000’s of years ago. Preserving food to be able to keep it for longer without it spoiling isn’t the only benefit, however. In many …