Using salt to preserve meat was a widely used method well up until the 19th century. Salt is used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms by pulling all the water out of each cell within a piece of meat. Salted meat and fish are still staples in many parts of the world, such as the Arctic, coastal … [Read more...] about Preserving Meat with Salt
5 Ways To Preserve Blackberries
It's almost time to start wondering where you're going to put your bountiful blackberry harvest for the winter. As soon as the berries start to appear, I begin thinking about how I'm going to make them last through the winter. Here are some fantastic ideas on ways to preserve blackberries. I hope … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Preserve Blackberries
7 Ways to Prepare and Eat Nettles
One thing I remember reading in the copious amounts of Victorian-era fiction that I read is how often book characters ate nettles. This always confused me, because in my mind, nettles were simply painful weeds used by my siblings and me only to pull up with our bare hands to prove how tough we … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Prepare and Eat Nettles
6 Simple Avocado Recipes
Avocados contain fats that are considered to be healthy for your body, even though ¾ of an avocado is made up of these fats, they are still beneficial. They have around 4 grams of protein, only .2 grams of sugar, vitamins K, B9, B6, B5, C, and E. with 11 grams of fiber on top of all of … [Read more...] about 6 Simple Avocado Recipes
8 Crock Pot Drinks for Holiday Gatherings
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about family gatherings, friendly parties, and other times when multiple people will be milling about the house. Party punches are great, but cool days require something to warm the insides. Here’s a great collection of hot … [Read more...] about 8 Crock Pot Drinks for Holiday Gatherings