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How to Build a Root Cellar
One Great Way to Build a Root Cellar
Root Cellars For Survival
How to Build A Root Cellar
A root cellar doesnt need to be large. A five-by-eight space can hold up to 30 bushelsmore than enough for most families. To maximize storage and to keep things organized, install slatted shelves along the walls. Different types of produce have different storage requirements. If youre serious about learning how to build a root cellar , research the recommendations for the specific fruits and
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Canning Water Bath Canning, Steam Canning and Pressure Canning
Can I use a pressure canner for water bath canning?
The Case for Canning
Food Preservation Methods: Canning
Home canning equipment
Canning Water Bath Canning, Steam Canning and Pressure Canning
If you have a pressure canner, you may use it for water bath canning by leaving the vent open. If your canner has a rubber overpressure plug, remove it for venting if desired. Please be careful using a pressure canner for water bath canning. Some
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The Case for Dehydrating
Preserve Food at Home by Dehydrating
Drying or Dehydrating
The Case for Dehydrating
The precise mechanism by which salting preserves food is not entirely understood. It is known that salt binds with water molecules and thus acts as a dehydrating agent in foods. A high level of salinity may also impair the conditions under which pathogens can survive. In any case, the value of adding salt to foods for preservation has been well known for centuries.
Preserve Food at Home by Dehydrating
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Handling and storing fresh fruits
Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
How To Make and Freeze Your Own Fresh Fruit and Veggies
Handling and storing fresh fruits
Gardeners and other lovers of fresh produce are often interested in extending the season's bounty by learning more about preserving fruits and vegetables at home. Ohio state university extension family and consumer sciences teach the basics of home canning and preservation through demonstrations and workshops. So do lots of other states. We emphasize the science behind preservation so that everyone who cans
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Food safety with mail order food
Food Safety and Storage
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Nutrition, Health, and Food Safety
Food safety with mail order food
Food preservation is one of the most important inseparable parts of human life. If you are using mail order to order food to store in your root cellar for a rainy day or the apocolyps, you might want to consider some facts. To increase the shelf-life of the food products, application of various methods