Need a quick answer? Depending on the storage conditions, the average shelf life of dried apricots can be somewhere between 6 to 18 months. When properly stored in the pantry […]
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Drying cherries is a great way to preserve their flavor and enjoy them for months or even years. You can use several methods, depending on the amount of time and
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One of the most used pantry staples in the kitchen is flour. Whether you use white flour, whole wheat flour, barley, rice, or oat flour, you’ll need to store it
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Dehydrating your fruit comes with so many benefits that it’s actually kind of dizzying. It preserves nutrients! It makes everything last longer! I’m almost evangelical about it. Do you know
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If you’re staring at a pile of green tomatoes, trying to figure out what to do with them, rest easy my friend. You’ve just landed on the ultimate recipe to
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You may be aware that one of the goals of canning is to create a vacuum seal, and you may have heard—or even used—a vacuum sealer to seal bags. But
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When canning to preserve food, it’s important to follow the right procedures for food safety. Among other things, you may be wondering if jars need to be fully submerged during
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Though it isn’t talked about much, water-borne pollution is a real problem. It’s important to ensure the water your family drinks is completely safe, especially if you have growing children.
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After 3 years of trying every food storage solution out there, I would argue that the best long term food storage container is a combination of 5-gallon buckets and airtight
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Instead of reviewing 10 different vacuum sealers, we’ll get straight to the point and share our top recommendation for best vacuum sealer. Long-term food storage is a great way to
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Ever wondered if pears dehydrate well? Absolutely they do! If you’re using a dehydrator, just set your temperature between 125-135 degrees, and let the pears dehydrate for 7 hours or
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Wondering if parsnips freeze well? I’m here to assure you that this root vegetable is a fabulous candidate for freezing. As long as you’re planning to cook them in some
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Before I talk about storing yeast long-term, I want to mention fresh yeast. Fresh yeast, used primarily by professional bakers, requires refrigeration immediately when purchased, whether opened or not. In
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You’ve raided the garden (or snagged a deal at the food co-op). You’ve made soups and pastas and grilled cheeses with zesty fillings. But what is the best way to
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There’s nothing like a tumbling pile of juicy red tomatoes to give you meal prep ideas—especially if you want to prep your tomatoes for delicious tomato sauce! You can use
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Yummy and healthy, oatmeal is a superfood that can be customized in a thousand different ways. It’s also ideal for long-term storage, so if you’re looking for shelf-stable products to
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Whether you’re faced with an especially abundant tomato harvest or simply wish to eat healthier and homemade, learning how to make tomato juice in a blender is a no-brainer. No
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Marinara sauce. Tomato soup. Four-cheese lasagna like grandma used to make. Whatever your reasons for reaching for the tomatoes, you should know that homemade diced tomatoes for freezing can give
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Summer might be ending, but you don’t have to throw away the beautiful red bounty of your garden (or that awesome bulk deal you scored). You can dehydrate cherry tomatoes
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I don’t know about you, but this season has been a peach kind of year for me. Not only did the fuzzy little fruits begin to ripen earlier than expected,
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