Drying basil in a dehydrator is the perfect way to preserve the fresh basil from your garden. As basil is an annual plant, it will die down over winter. It is important to pick all the leaves before the winter cold and preserve them. This allows you yummy basil...
A question we are commonly asked is how long to dehydrate jerky for the best results? There are not many foods more delicious or healthy than well-made jerky! Making your own jerky is a great way to ensure that you know exactly what is going into it. Not to mention,...
When I spoke to my friends about a canning machine they all asked if I was brewing my own beer! Now I know we have done a couple of articles recently about fermenting wine, but I am not ready just yet to make beer at home. So, what is this “canning...
If you are looking to buy the perfect wine fermenter, read on! This easy piece of home preserving equipment will have you sipping a beautiful red or white in no time!! It’s important to know the type of wine you want to make and also the size of batch to select...
Cheese can last up to two weeks in the fridge, but what if you want to save it for longer? There are a lot of misconceptions about how to freeze cheese. So, in this post we tackle if and how to easily store different cheese at home! Some people believe you...
A few years ago I started my home preserving journey after my garden started going crazy with more food then we could eat! I discovered my love of cooking and preserving my own food and want to help you find the joy and complete love in preserving your own food! Plus making your own preserves are damn delicious!