Food

Dry canning is a process that involves preserving food in airtight containers without the use of any water. It is a great way to preserve dried food for long periods of time, and there are […]

A friend sent me this useful article. Unfortunately no pictures.  This method would also apply to rabbits. Howard First off, I recommend that all of your squirrels be head shot. That way the heart, kidneys,

[/caption] Well today, I am playing human guinea pig.  I have opened a can of Mountain house Chili and Beans that would have been packed in the early 1970’s.  It had been stored under less

Here is some information on thickening foods and what you need to keep in mind for storage. Roux:  Most common thickeners for savory sauces. This mixture of flour and fats are blended gently over low

Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend who thought I might be interested in something that had occurred in his food storage.  He had not inspected his food for about a month and

  After receiving several comments and emails, I decided to write a bit more about oils.  The following comment by Lynda Eggimann describes the situation well.  When things are good we try to get fat

Rice – It is probably the most consumed food in the world.  Unfortunately, white rice is the only form that is viable for long-term storage.  If stored properly white rice will store almost indefinitely.  Tests

[/caption] Yesterday, I build my wife a drying rack, she has been wanting.  She intends to start drying fruit, vegetables and maybe meat outdoors.  A friend who dries fruit and vegetables on a similar rack