Category Archives: Preservation

Canning at Home

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 2008 (Image, right, from hardwarestore.com (3)) Includes: 1. Canning resources; 2. Jars and lids; 3. What type of canner should I use? I’m not what you would call an experienced canner.  In fact, as I write this, I’m … Continue reading →

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Freezing Berries (Blueberries, Hucks, Raspberries, Blackberries, etc.)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, July 24, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Food Preservation Menu; 2. Freezing Stone Fruits (Peaches, etc.) I have a plethora of large raspberries this year, and want to freeze most of them. I pick them when they … Continue reading →

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Freezing Fresh Legumes (Green beans, pod peas, shelled peas, etc.)

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, Aug 2008; updated 2010, 2011 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: 1. Fava Beans (Shelling blanching, cooking) The basic process is the same for all of these green legumes; the only difference is the blanching and ice-shock … Continue reading →

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Feeding & Maintaining your Starter

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, May 2011 (Crock, right, by Ronny H.; Photo by Cat) Includes: 1. Storing your Starter; 2. Maintaining your Starter; 3. Readying your starter for Bread Making See also: 1. Sourdough Introduction; 2. 100% Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread; 3. Sponge Methods for Sourdough Bread, … Continue reading →

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Natural Leavens

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Cat

By Cat, June 2011 (Crock, right, by Ronny H.; Photo by Cat) See also: 1. Sourdough Introduction; 2. Bread Basics (Yeast-Leavened Breads); 3. Bread & Rolls menu (scroll to ‘Sourdough’) Includes: 1. Sourdough Starter; 2. Salt-Rising Starter; 3. Natural Yeast Starter The best known of natural leavens is Sourdough, but there are others that … Continue reading →

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Raw Beet Juice

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, April 28, 2014 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Is there a history of high blood pressure and/or heart disease in your family, or do you have these issues? If the answer is YES, you might consider a daily glass of … Continue reading →

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Dried or ‘Chipped’ Beef: Drying & Smoking Cured Meat

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from ruhlman.com (5)) See also: 1. Curing Beef and Other Meats; 2. Dried Beef (Brine Cure); 3. Dried Beef (Dry Cure) See also (other sites): 1. Cured Meats – Salami is Just the Beginning (12) These instructions for drying and smoking are compiled from … Continue reading →

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Dried or ‘Chipped’ Beef (Brine-Cure)

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) There are two types of cures: wet and dry. This article is about using the wet cure. See also Dried or ‘Chipped Beef (Dry Cure). This method can be used for curing beef, … Continue reading →

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Curing Beef and other Meat (About)

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2012 (Photo, right, from ruhlman.com (5)) Curing meat is an ancient way of preserving it to last without refrigeration. However, it is still quite common in today’s modern world, primarily for the wonderful flavors produced by the cure. Includes: 1. Brining … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Cat

by Cat, May 2008 I’m not ‘big’ on Mexican food – something about the combination of spices that I don’t care for (although I like the same spices in different combinations, as in Asian and Middle Eastern foods). But I … Continue reading →

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