Foodstuff
Food Dehydrator tips to Dry your Herbs, Vegetables, and More
Home grown or shop bought, who doesn’t want to make the most of their food? Drying or dehydrating is a brilliant way you can make your food go the extra mile.
Read MoreWhat is Milk Kefir, and How to make it Step by Step?
Kefir is a fermented dairy milk drink, very similar to yogurt or buttermilk. What makes Kefir different is how it is cultured/fermented which alters the bacteria.
Read MoreHow to Cure Meat Safely with Pink Salt & Curing Salt
Curing meat is a method of preserving which has been used for centuries. Moisture is removed with the aim of preventing the growth of microorganisms
Read MoreHow to Store Milk, Cheese and Yogurt For The Long Term
We are all looking for ways to make our food supplies last longer, especially the products we consume the most. Here’s how we can store Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt
Read More7 ways to To Preserve Vegetables at Home
Vegetables are by far the easiest, most accessible ingredient for food preservation. Packed with nutrients, they are a staple product in all our diets.
Read MoreHow To Dry Fresh Herbs Using a Food Dehydrator
Food dehydrators are magical machines! Effectively and efficiently transforming your favourite ingredients as well as preserving their quality and flavour and extending their shelf life.
Read MoreHow To Store Seeds At Home For Long Term Storage
Having your own storage of seeds could prove to be a lifeline if you were ever faced with limited supply or access to food, allowing you to grow your own produce at home or even offer it to others who might be in a similar situation.
Read MoreWhat are the Health Benefits of Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of fermented vegetables, originally made from radishes and most commonly now made from napa or chinese cabbage. It dates back to the Koryeo Period of 918-1392.
Read MoreCanning and Jarring Food for Long Term Storage
The phrase ‘canning’ can actually be a little misleading given that, particularly with home preservation, we don’t use what we think of as ‘cans’ (ie. the metal tins we buy at the supermarket) but instead use glass jars which is why the process is often referred to as ‘jarring’.
Read MoreDrying herbs for storage
Drying herbs not only requires little effort but also little equipment. There is no denying that fresh herbs will pack the best punch of flavour and therefore more widely preferred but that doesn’t mean that dried herbs are any less useful or flavoursome.
Read MoreHow to Grow Herbs Indoors All Year Round
Growing your own herbs is not only a hugely therapeutic and rewarding hobby but also a great way to save money and become more self sufficient.
Read MoreHow do I grow tomatoes at home?
It is very easy to grow tomatoes at home. You will need a sunny window, some small pots, soil of some kind, and Tomato seeds.
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