Drying is an easy way to preserve food. It can be done any time of year. Herbs can be dried in a box or a paper bag, when the stem snaps when broken they are dry enough to store in a glass container. Fruit should be cut into bit sized pieces and dried at 175 degrees, for a day, until there is no moisture left in them and stored in plastic containers. Even when I think they are dry enough, I open the bag for a few minutes everyday for a week to make sure no mold starts.
What an inspiration you are! I started learning to dry things last summer.I did different herbs and some apples.My son wants jerky ! So I will have to try that soon ! Slowly we are learning and working toward our goal of self sufficiency!I truly rejoice in each new discovery along the road of simple living!
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ReplyDeleteWith the grapes, how do you remove the seeds? I grew grapes this year and wanted to make raisens, but the idea of cutting the seeds out one at a time was just too much. If you have a good method I would LOVE to hear it.
Also, I would love to get some of those Sicily seeds, what do you want to trade? I have some nice Charantais melon seeds I saved?
With Warmest Regard,
ChicagoMike
Very thymly. I have to learn how to do all this stuff as I am hoping for a good apple crop next year. Thanks!
ReplyDeletegood idea ruth, what about the peaches..how do u store them?
ReplyDeleteGreat post, that fruit looks so yummy.
ReplyDeleteYep though apricots seem to glow with Vitamin C. Thanks for the visit. Peace for all
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