Freeze Drying vs Canning: What You Need to Know
Although you might be new to the concept of freeze-drying foods yourself, you’ve almost certainly encountered freeze-dried things before without … Read more
Preserving Foods
Over the years, people have developed, improved, and perfected many ways to preserve foods. Today, multiple food preservation and storage options allow folks to enjoy their favorite foods without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.
Whether you’re a beginner or an expert at preserving your own foods, we aim to be a thorough, useful resource to you in your prepping journey so that you and your family can enjoy your favorite foods no matter the circumstances.
If you aren’t sure where to start, read our overview guide first. It will help you understand better what food preservation methods exist and may work best for your family.
Start here: Preserve Food: Easy and Effective Food Storage Methods
Then, you can dig into the specific guides and articles based on what you want to read next.
Can You Freeze Food in Mylar Bags?
When it comes to food storage, it’s always good to have both a short-term and long-term plan in place. That … Read more
Can You Freeze Food in Pyrex? Here’s the Truth
When you think of storing dry or fresh foods or freezing cooked or left-over foods, you think of something durable … Read more
Can You Store Boiled Potatoes in the Fridge?
Whether it’s because I’m a redhead or the tasty natural sugars, I can’t help but love eating potatoes. Boil ’em, … Read more
How to Freeze Dry Mushrooms: 12 Tips You Can’t Miss
Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods. They go with almost everything and they enhance so many wonderful flavors! Unfortunately, … Read more
Can You Freeze Beets without Cooking Them?
Garden harvest time is here, and it’s one of the best times of the year. But since we can’t eat … Read more
This is Why Your Frozen Vegetables Thaw
My kids love popsicles – and they spend way too much time with the freezer open looking for said popsicles. … Read more
Can You Store Food in Home Depot Buckets?
The first time I thought about using 5-gallon buckets to organize my food storage, I wondered which buckets I should … Read more
Can You Freeze-Dry Aged Beef?
Growing up, we tapped into our food storage regularly. And while it was a huge blessing to our family, it … Read more
Can You Refrigerate Boiled Water?
Hot water happens when you’re under a water boil advisory, you’ve got to make baby formula, or you’re baking. Only, … Read more
How to Freeze Dry Bell Peppers: 5 Simple Steps!
Bell peppers are delicious, and they’re one of my favorite vegetables. However, not everyone in my family feels that way. … Read more
How to Store Raw Cut Sweet Potatoes – The Right Way!
Sweet potatoes are popular for their healthier nutritional value compared to that of a white potato, and their overall sweet … Read more
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