Food Preservation Tips

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While some foods last longer than others, they all have a limited shelf life, especially if you do not store them properly. Food preservation is a necessary practice when you grow fruits and vegetables in the garden. It’s also very useful when purchasing foods in bulk from the grocery store or as a preventative to food waste. Knowing the right way to store all food types ensures that they never end up in the trash, and you always have a healthy supply of spices, produce, dairy, and meat products whenever you need them.

Learn about the different types of food that hold up well to the preservation process and the varying ways to store them. The first things to come to mind while storing food are a container and the fridge or freezer. However, there are many ways to preserve food. We provide you with the information you need to can fruits, veggies, and other foods for long term storage, how to keep your food fresh in the fridge, ways to preserve everything from cheese and milk to herbs and salads in the freezer, and how to dry your food for the pantry.