Seed Saving For Home Gardeners

Seeds are embryonic plants. They form an important part of the lifecycle of many species, and may be adapted to survive drought or other adverse conditions, to disperse on the wind or camouflage from birds on the ground. Some are designed to germinate only after rain, fire or after passing through an animal’s stomach! There …
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The Sure Cure: Vegetables Revitalized

CURING fruits and vegetables is part of the culinary tradition in many countries across the world, from the dill gherkins that come with sandwiches and the cured olives in a garden salad, to the chutney that accompanies curries and the kimchi alongside a Korean barbecue. China is no exception when it comes to distinctive pickles. …
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How To Improve Your Gut Health

We are increasingly aware of the role our guts play in our overall health. With so much information available, it can be overwhelming to know what is true and what is false. So how can we improve our gut health? What is the difference between good bacteria? Are colon health and cleansing supplements the only …
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Fermented Vegetables (Sauerkraut)

Fermented vegetables (Sauerkraut) 300g cabbage of choice 4g pure sea salt ( non- iodinized and free from anti-caking agents) 1 tsp miso paste (optional) 1 spring onion chopped 1 tsp grated ginger An airtight jar, sterilized Method Wash the cabbage leaves before slicing as you like Put the sliced cabbage into a large bowl, then …
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New Lactic Acid Bacteria Fermented Vegetables And Comprehensive Deep-processing Project Of Songyuan City

1. Introduction to the Project 1.1 Project background 1.1.1 Product introduction Vegetable processing methods mainly include pickling, drying, canning, quick-freezing, juicing, etc. Among them, pickling, belonging to a way of fermentation processing, is one of the main methods of traditional vegetable processing. Lactic acid bacteria is a kind of probiotics existing in human body, which …
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Safely Fermenting Food At Home

Fermenting food at home is becoming an increasingly popular food trend, although home food fermentation has been practiced for centuries around the world as a key way to preserve food. However, as with any food preservation or preparation method, it is essential that it is done safely. Many different types of food are often fermented …
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Bland Diet

A bland diet can be used alongside lifestyle changes to help address the symptoms of ulcers, heartburn, GERD, nausea, and vomiting. You may also need a bland diet after stomach or intestinal surgery. Self-care A bland diet includes foods that are soft, not very spicy, and low in fiber. If you are on a bland diet, …
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Cottage Food In Alaska

Alaska Food Code regulations allow the sale of non-potentially hazardous (does not require temperature control for safety) foods directly to the consumer without a permit if certain conditions are met. What Does a Producer Need to do to Fall Under this Exemption? Keep and provide detailed knowledge about the ingredients of the food product and …
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History Of Pickling

Looking for an easy way to preserve the delicious produce you bought during Farmer’s Market Week? Read more on the history of pickling. Served crispy as an appetizer or spicy as a snack, pickled green beans, more commonly known as “Dilly Beans”, can even be served instead of celery in a Bloody Mary. Pickling is …
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Think Outside The Freezer

Freezing has become the standard method for preserving wild game and other foods. It’s convenient, safe and easy to do. But before freezers were commonplace in homes, other preservation methods were used to extend the life of food. Whether you are short on freezer space or just looking for other methods to preserve your hard …
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Pickling And Fermentation In Oregon Retail Food Establishments

Pickling And Fermentation In Oregon Retail Food Establishments Cold brining, hot brining and natural fermentation are commonly used to make pickled products.    All  three  processes  are  allowed  without  additional  regulation  in  the  2013  ODA Retail Food Code as long as the options below are followed. Examples of these types  of  products  are:  traditional  cucumber  …
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Pickled Vegetables

Production and consumption Introduction Pickling, broadly defined, is the use of brine, vinegar or a spicy solution to preserve and give a unique flavour to a food adaptable to the process. Numerous vegetables and fruits can be pickled not only to preserve them but also to modify their flavour. The categories of pickled products are …
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Diet Recommendations For Heart Health

To keep your heart healthy, one should adopt a healthy lifestyle. Do not smoke. Do not drink or limit alcohol. Have regular physical activities and keep a cheerful state of mind. Apart from that, eat a healthy diet and maintain an optimal body weight are also important. A healthy eating habit includes following a balanced …
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Digestion 101

Digestion is the process that your body uses to extract and absorb the nutrients from the food you eat. Healthy digestion allows your body to get all the nutritional value from what you eat and drink, and along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, is an important part of your overall wellbeing. Digestion occurs as …
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Fruits, Vegetables And Prebiotics: A Tasty Way To A Healthy Gut

The reasons to eat fruits and vegetables are plentiful. They provide fiber, are generally low in calories, and are packed with vitamins and minerals. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Less often discussed is their prebiotic component, a valuable ingredient that is essential for a healthy gut. Prebiotics are special plant fibers, or …
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Home Composting

Why Compost At Home? Composting at home is one of the most effective and environmentally friendly ways of dealing with your garden waste.  Home composting also produces a useful mulch, soil conditioner or potting mix. How to compost at home Home composting is easy once you get the balance right. What you need is a 50/50 …
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Healthy Chinese Banquet Dining

Chinese people are famous for the love for food, and delicious food plays an important part of our daily lives. A lot of times, a family gathering or social occasion is considered complete with a grand Chinese banquet. When we choose the dishes, however, our concern should not be limited to picking the food with …
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Microbiological Food Safety Of Raw Vegetables Intended For Human Consumption

Introduction 1. For the purpose of this brief, raw vegetables intended for human consumption refer to those vegetables which have not been cooked and will not undergo cooking before consumption. In Hong Kong such vegetables are mainly available in two forms: (1) fresh vegetables (e.g. used as ingredients of salads or coleslaw); and (2) preserved vegetables (e.g. …
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Why Buy Local?

Buying local results in numerous benefits for families, communities and the environment. Food Sustainability By supporting local farmers today, you are creating demand and opportunities for producers in the future through development, succession and new farmers. This is crucial for food security, especially given our current reliance on importing food we are capable of growing …
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Grilled Polish Sausage With Sauerkraut

Ingredients: 2-3 pounds kielbasa, Polish sausage or bratwurst 1 to 2 light-colored (not dark) beers OR apple juice 1 to 1 1/2 pints of sauerkraut** 2 medium yellow onions, thickly sliced 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1 Tbsp. caraway seed Mustard **Jarred fresh sauerkraut is recommended and can be …
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Pickled Vegetables

Pickled Vegetables Pickling, broadly defined, is the use of brine, vinegar or a spicy solution to preserve and give a unique flavour to a food adaptable to the process. Numerous vegetables and fruits can be pickled not only to preserve them but also to modify their flavour. The categories of pickled products are many, the …
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Kimchi – Korean Well Known Fermented Food

Kimchi is the most important traditional fermented food in Korea and one of the most widely consumed in other East Asian countries like Japan and China. Information about kimchi can be retrieved from the ancient Korean book “Samkuksaki,” published in 1145 A.D., as well as in many other documents such as the subsequent “Naehun,” “Hunmongjahoe,” …
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Altered Taste And Smell

Some cancer treatments can cause a change in taste and smell. You may notice that foods taste bitter or metallic, overly sweet, too salty, strong or bland. These changes may affect your appetite. Below are some tips for managing taste changes during your treatment. Managing taste changes Drink fluids with meals and throughout the day. …
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Chinese Cabbage Facts

• Chinese cabbage has crinkly, thickly veined leaves that are cream-colored with celadon green tips. • It is also known as Napa cabbage. • Unlike the strong-flavored waxy leaves on round heads of cabbage, Chinese cabbage is thin, crisp, and delicately mild. • It can be served raw, sautéed in stir fries, baked or braised. …
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Fermented Food Of Northern Japan

Fermented food is part of our ancestors’ wisdom applied to preparing for the winter cold. Dr. Takeo Koizumi, Fukushima-born emeritus professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture and a researcher of fermented food, spoke with the Japan Journal’s Osamu Sawaji about this most nutritious of comestibles. You eat and study fermented food from around the …
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Tradition And Asian Fusion In Korean Cuisine

Korean food isn’t just about kimchi, bibimbap, chapchae and bulgogi. There’s more. While samgyeopsal has been well-received in the Philippines, have we ever wondered how Koreans actually prepare their food? Are there similarities between their cuisine and ours? “We use a lot of fermented (ingredients). I know we could find fermented stuff around the world; …
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Barbecued Prawns With Pickled Cucumber

A perfect way to start the meal with the fresh flavours of summer How long will it take? 20 minutes What’s the serving size? Serves 6 What do I need? 2 tbsp olive oil Juice and finely grated rind of 1 lemon, plus extra wedges (optional) to serve 1 garlic clove, finely chopped ½ long …
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Preparing And Canning Fermented Foods

Dill Pickles Use the following quantities for each gallon capcity of your container. 4 lbs of 4-inch pickling cucumbers 2 tbsp dill seed or 4 to 5 heads fresh or dry dill weed 1/2 cup salt 1/4 cup vinegar (5 percent) 8 cups water and one or more of the following ingredients: 2 cloves garlic …
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Beetroot And Onion Pickles

BEETROOT AND ONION PICKLES. “Housewife” desires recipes for making beetroot pickle, and also how to pickle onions. The following are taken from the “Australian Inquiry Book,” and I would like readers who have good recipes for these, to kindly forward them: Beetroot Pickle Ingredients: Beetroots vinegar 2oz. allspice whole pepper. Mode: Wash and boil as …
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