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Preserving the Bounty, a Summary of Food Preservation (Part 3)
If they form, continue drying food. If the soil is clay or compacted the water tends to run off rather than to soak in.I've solved this problem by using a root feeder to water my shrubs.
California
El Segundo
Preserving the Bounty, a Summary of Food Preservation (Part 1)
After 14 years of experimentation Appert won the 12,000 francs. This is a device which can easily be set for 5, 10 or 15 pounds of pressure. There are 2 types of gauges, dial or weighted.The dial gauge gives a visual display of the pressure.
California
El Segundo
Put Your Dehydrator to Use: Make Fruit Leathers at Home for Healthy, Delicious Snacks
Add some applesauce if you like, sweeten with a little sugar or add a squeeze of lemon, and consider a dusting of cinnamon. Dig that dehydrator out of the back of the closet, and put it to good use!When Life Gives You Spotty Apples, Make Applesauce!
California
El Segundo
Beyond the Tomato, Planting for the Food Pantry
Soup kitchens rarely have the extra funds to buy fresh herbs; how much better does a big bowl of vegetable beef soup taste with fresh rosemary? Get together with your gardening friends to organize who plants what so the hungry in your area get a nice...
California
El Segundo
Burning Question: Are Chickens Pets or Food?
That first trip was not an easy one, but we felt it was our duty to do right by the birds, making sure their journey was safe and that they were handled humanely. She was thrilled and somehow managed to make us promise we wouldn't eat these three.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
4 Ways to Harvest Veggies Safely and Efficiently
We also use a golf cart that already has a canopy on top. Take the information you learned here and build on it with resources from extensions and other knowledgeable sources. “Deciding what to harvest when is determined by each crop's respiration rate.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How to Eat Persimmon Seeds
Roast the seeds for 30 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit, stirring them every 10 minutes.Remove the seeds from the oven, and let them cool. Place them on paper towels to dry completely.Roasting persimmon seeds is similar to roasting pumpkin seeds.
California
Santa Monica
How to Use a Colander to Remove Persimmon Seeds
Pick out the persimmon seeds that remain in the colander. Persimmons have a flavor similar to a mango and become sweet when they are fully ripe. Twist the fruit wedge until the flesh releases from the skin.Push the persimmon pulp through the colander.
California
Santa Monica
FDA To Tighten Rules On Compost Used on Food Crops
These are too low in moisture and nutrients to decay quickly on their own.Energy materials or greens provide nitrogen and high-energy carbon compounds needed for fast microbial growth.
California
El Segundo
How to Keep Peaches From Ripening Too Fast
The bag traps in humidity so the peaches will not shrivel up while they are ripening, and the coldness in the fridge will slow down the ripening process.Store peaches no longer than two weeks in the fridge.
California
Santa Monica
How to Make Sunless-Dried Tomatoes
Once dried, the seasonings were even more concentrated, and the moisture was at a minimum to delay potential decay before the produce was eaten.Many of the culinary herbs and spices we use are antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal.
California
El Segundo
Get the Most from Your Herbs III: Save Some for Later!
Your winter salads will never be sprightlier!is a great place for subscribers to ask questions, share suggestions, and swap everything from seeds to recipe ideas, so please drop in!Pinch your herbs with abandon, add a few fresh leaves to every meal, and...
California
El Segundo
How Does a Plant Convert Light Energy to Chemical Energy?
Oxygen is released into the atmosphere and glucose fuels the immediate functions of the plant or is stored until needed. During the photosynthesis process, six water molecules and six carbon dioxide molecules are used to create one glucose molecule and...
California
Santa Monica
What Types of Bacteria Produce Endospores?
Endospores are formed when bacteria are subjected to extreme or adverse environmental conditions. Bacteria in the genus Clostridium are responsible for a wide range of human diseases ranging from mild food poisoning to botulism as well as tetanus and...
California
Santa Monica
How to Make Your Own Agar for Orchids
From hardy natives to tropical beauties, orchid seeds contain few food reserves, naturally relying on a symbiotic relationship with a fungus to provide their nutrients. Keep the mixture sterile.
California
Santa Monica
My Orchid Flowers Are Wilting
These plants flourish in sunny windowsills as long as the heat remains near 75 degrees. However, moving a wilting plant from a shady location directly into full sunlight can shock the plant.
California
Santa Monica
How to Tell If Limes Are Ripe
Limes that don't give to a squeeze are under-ripe; those that feel too soft are too ripe.Choose fruits that feel heavy, since these have more juice than those that feel light for their size.
California
Santa Monica
Can You Juice Celery Leaves?
Make sure to juice the celery last if adding celery juice to another vegetable juice, as it can become stringy in the juicer. Most fruits and vegetables are considered alkaline foods, and eating them can help balance the body's pH level.
California
Santa Monica
How to Eat Asian Pears
They have a lightly sweet melon-like flavor that you will go bananas for.Unlike regular pears, Asian pears are sold ripe. Gently rub the skin while under running water.Cut the pear in half.
California
Santa Monica
How to Make Orchid Fertilizer
Orchids are tropical plants that exist in more than 25,000 varieties. Filter out the grounds with cheesecloth. As with all plants, orchids require nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to grow.
California
Santa Monica
How to Grow Key Lime Trees From Seed
Key lime trees are an excellent addition to any home gardener's repertoire: The white flowers that blossom are fragrant and produce small, thin-skinned limes that are sweeter than any Persian lime you could purchase in the supermarket.
California
Santa Monica
Herbs That Kill Bacteria
Bacteria can build up in the body due to a poor immune system, or coming in contact with someone else who is sick with a transmittable disease. The herbal supplement can also kill parasites like Trypanosomes or Leishmania; other foods with allicin, like...
California
Santa Monica
The Shelf Life of Almond Paste
A variation of the recipes include cooking a combination of sugar, almonds and water until it reaches a smooth consistency, with almond extract added for additional flavor. Outside factors affect the shelf life of almonds, including exposure to air or...
California
Santa Monica
Produce and Food Safety: Don\'t Get a Bug
It's summertime and the living is easy. All of the information at this site is taken from the Complete Guide to Home Canning and offers important insight about the canning process.I know many of you are thinking that we used to eat jams and jellies sealed...
California
El Segundo
How to Freeze Tomatoes
Blanching, a method of food preparation using boiling water followed by an ice bath, helps the tomato skins slip off easily prior to freezing.* Rinse under cool water and cut off the stem area with a sharp, clean knife.* Make a small X-shaped incision...
California
El Segundo
How to Identify & Treat Tree Fungus
Other symptoms of fungal infection include sunken areas on parts of the tree's bark and discoloration on the bark.Another sign to watch out for is when a tree is wilting despite the fact that it has been watered and fertilized correctly.
California
Santa Monica
PH Levels of Fruit
A pH of 7 indicates neutrality.Most fruits have a low to medium acid level, though bananas and potatoes are nearer to neutral.Neutral or alkaline fruits include blueberries, avocados, currants, plums and prunes.
California
Santa Monica