Food Preservation
It’s the busy time of harvest- everything is ripening at once, and the race is on to get everything put up for the leaner, cold months. Nothing says self-reliance like the ability to preserve and stock your pantry with wholesome food. Whether you are dehydrating, canning, fermenting, or freezing, we have some great tools to help you get the job done. You don’t have to have a garden to stock up- shop your local farmer’s markets for fresh, organic produce for preserves, dried herbs, sauces, stews, vegetables, and more. Shop our middle room to find:
-Canning Jars
-Canners and canning tools
-Storage bottles and jars
-Labels and gaskets
-Pressure canners and dehydrators
-Crocks & weights
-Food Mills
–Books on preserving
Spicy Dilly Beans
Summertime means it’s time for pickles, and the annual favorite, Dilly Beans! Fairly simple to make, this recipe is customizable for you to add more or less heat to taste. Crunchy, tangy, spicy, with plenty of dill flavor, these little snacks will disappear quickly!
Sun Pickles
Crunchy, tangy, delightful fermented pickles! This easy to make recipe is adapted from a pickle-loving former employee and fermenting hobbyist and is great for the entry-level preserver. It has the hint of dill and a burst of heat along with the tang of fermentation, flavors that are sure to be a hit.
Spicy Kimchi
Kimchi is a fantastic way to get into fermenting foods because it requires no additional equipment, and the ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find at your local grocery store. Once you’ve made it the first time, kimchi can be personalized to individual tastes. We are sharing our recipe, and hope you enjoy it!
