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canning nz

Canning food is a time-honored tradition that has been around for centuries, and for good reason. In today’s world, where convenience and instant gratification are the norm, the art of canning may seem outdated. However, there are many compelling reasons why people should consider canning food themselves. 1. Health Benefits One of the main reasons […]

Common Methods to Preserve Food at Home

Kinds of food preservation

Cool Temperature Storage The simplest way of food preservation is cold food storage. It can be done I n fridges, dark locations like root cellars, unheated basements, and pantries. By inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that lead to food spoilage, cooling preserves food. Iceboxes and root cellars were popular before the refrigerator was created […]

Mylar Bag FAQ

Mylar bags nz

What are Mylar Bags? Mylar originally was a tradename for a polyester film made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate (PET). However nowadays it often is used as a synonym for any metallized plastic film. Mylar bags in a nutshell are metallized plastic bags. A thin layer of Aluminium is sandwiched between two layers of plastic and […]

Foodborne Botulism

As a homesteader or someone who lives self-sufficient, canning is always a big topic. It is a great way to preserve your produce. However even when done properly, there are certain things you should take care of. One of the most dangerous things when canning is Botulism. This can even cause a fatal poisoning. This […]

Labeling Canning Jars

Canning jars

When living self-sufficient or partly self-sufficient canning will be part of your life. Is it a great way of preserving your produce. However, buying canning jars new is quite expensive. Therefore, it makes sense to stat canning with Twist-Off jars. Those are the jars industrial produced jam comes in. When asking friends if they can […]

Correct food storage with Mylar bags

Mylar bags nz

,In our recent article “10 items you should always have at home” I pointed out why it is important to have some food stored at home. However, when storing dried food, with a long shelf life like rice, flour, pasta or dried legumes at home, many of you may have experienced certain problems which can […]