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Apple Kraut

by Billie Nicholson | Nov 10, 2016 | Apples, Cabbage, Daily Solar Cooking Recipe, fermentation, Kosher salt

Fermenting Apples and Cabbage Ingredients: 2 small green cabbages, or 1 very large 1 small red cabbage 4-5 apples 1 jicama (optional) 2 Tbsp sea or Kosher salt Directions: Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbages. Quarter the cabbage and remove the core. Slice or...

Fermentation 101

by Billie Nicholson | Nov 10, 2016 | fermentation, Food Storage

Vicky Garrett What is it that’s so special about fermented vegetables and foods? Fermentation simply refers to an ancient technique and preservation method that naturally alters the chemistry of foods. People have been using fermentation to preserve valuable...

Off the Grid Food Preservation Techniques

by Paul Eident | Mar 7, 2014 | Dehydrating, fermentation, Food Storage, Preparedness, root cellars, smoking meat

Lisa Lynn, from The Self Sufficient Home Acre presented alternative ways to preserve food during the 2014 Survival Summit. Food preservation is important because fresh food has a short shelf life. Extending the life of food allows for less waste. We all need to expand...