Category Archives: Food Preservation
Emergency Preparedness – Water Storage
We have seen how many of those residents in the path of Superstorm Sandy were not prepared for a long-term power outage and didn’t have access to clean water for drinking or hygiene purposes. We can learn from this disaster and become more self-reliant by taking steps to minimize the effects of a water shortage …
Saving Eggs
Saving eggs – Hens do not produce many eggs during the colder months. During my first year raising chickens, I did not know that hens virtually stop laying over the winter. This means the availability of fresh eggs is almost non-existent. During the summer and into fall, I have more eggs than I know what …
Preserve Hard Cheeses for up to 25 Years through Waxing
What you need: Hard cheese, preferably room temperature to avoid condensation moisture Cheese wax, preferably a dark color to block light. Double boiler using a pan you won’t use for anything else Waxed paper Brush with natural hair bristles such as a boar’s hair brush Food handling gloves Instructions: Wear food handling gloves and keep …
