With Christmas complete, it’s time to turn our attention toward the Christmas leftovers you have in your home! The big question is, what do you do with them? Do you freeze them, store them in a refrigerator or prepare to have friends around for the next week or...
What is Food Processing? Different methods of food processing are used to change raw products into usable foods. They also allow food to be stored safely over different periods of time. This was traditionally very important. With no modern convenience stores,...
Everyone needs storage solutions for their food and vacuum sealing Mylar bags is one of the most secure methods. Mylar bags are the best long-haul stockpiling technique for dry food varieties like rice, beans, and flour. When done effectively, some varieties of food...
A common question we are often asked at Best Home Preserving is: are dehydrated foods healthy? With many dried foods readily available, food dehydration is something many are looking to do at home. The fact is, dehydrating foods removes the moisture content to enable...
What Is Cold Smoking Cold smoking is an ancient technique of food preserving especially for storing meat. Tribes would kill a beast and needed to find ways to have this much-needed protein last the winter. Smoke has antibacterial properties and contains...
Your Family Can Save Money By Preserving Food Preserving food will save money for you and your family in many ways. In our modern world where fresh produce seems to spoil quickly find out how to save money using food preservation techniques. We have all been guilty...
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!