It’s never too early to line up your summer job. Whether you’re interested in part-time or full-time work, there are many opportunities to choose from. If you like to breathe fresh air and work in gorgeous surroundings, try working as a camp aide or counselor. As a bonus, room and board are also included. Who ...
Steam pressure canners were once a mainstay of the American kitchen that has since fallen to the wayside in the march toward cheap canned meats and vegetables you can pick up at your local supermarket at a buy-one-get-one sale. As more and more people begin to realize the benefits of foods that you process in ...
Foods: Basics Include: A dozen varieties of Corn, Beans, Squash, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Maple Sugar, Pineapples, Strawberries, Sweet potatoes, Sunflowers, Wild rice, Vanilla beans, Cocoa or chocolate, Clams, Cranberries, Pumpkins, Coffee, a wide variety of Nuts, and many varieties of Peppers and many more. Today, 60% of the world’s foods are of Native American origin! Corn ...
The Ronco Food Dehydrator is a fairly new item in small appliances, and appeals to campers, hikers, and homemade yogurt enthusiasts. With the rising interest of make-it-yourself, restaurant-quality foods, the variety of appliances and machines is increasing. From rotisserie ovens and speedy blenders, to homemade ice cream makers, form and function are a high priority. ...
There are many benefits to creating dried or dehydrated foods. Dehydrated foods do not spoil easily like fresh foods and as such bacteria is not likely to grow as it would in foods that are highly concentrated with water. Water creates an opportunity for mold and microorganisms. Dried fruits can be made into leathery fruit ...
Apple pie is an American favorite, and the taste of fresh apple pie can be enjoyed all year long by preserving batches of apple pie filling. Apple pie filling is easy to make and can be stored safely even if you don’t know how to home can. One popular, alternate method of food preservation is ...
Keep to eat! This is the translation for the French phrase “Garde Manger”. “Garde Manger” also translates as “Keeper of Food”. This term originated in France prior to the French Revolution. During this time in France maintaining a substantial supply of food was a representation of power and wealth. Aristocratic households had a steward who ...
My elderly uncle lives in a fertile farming community where he spent his adult life as a welder working for various produce growers. There aren’t too many left of his old gang, but they still manage to provide each other with all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables. Every time we visit we come home ...
For those that enjoy spicy foods, hot pepper relish is real treat. You can use it to top hot dogs, burgers, bagels with cream cheese, omelets or scrambled eggs, or even pizza. You can add it to dips and spreads or use it to spice up your favorite sandwich or bean dish. While you can ...