This unconventional method will surprise anyone who can’t imagine preserving vegetables without a hot or cold brine. Th…
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A 2,000-Year-Old Mummy and a Herbal Preservative Turn Up in the ‘Tomb of Cerberus’ Near Naples
About a year ago, builders laying a water pipeline in a field stumbled upon what has been dubbed the “Tomb of Cerberus.” The scientific community was taken aback by the…
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Creative restaurateurs around the globe have embraced the tradition of using unripe vegetables and fruits from Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines. Many chefs cite health and flavor as reasons…
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Hot peppers and horseradish have long been used as remedies for respiratory illnesses. Adjika is said to boost energy and increase resistance to sickness. It can be invigorating, stimulate the…
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The difference between salting and pickling is the brine: salting uses a salt brine, while pickling uses vinegar or citric acid. Using hot brine can speed the salting process to…
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Stocking up on tomatoes in any form is a smart move, since they’re packed with beneficial nutrients: carotenoids, B vitamins, various organic acids and fatty acids, plus potassium, magnesium, calcium,…
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Watermelon is 92% water, so it’s excellent for quenching thirst. Its fiber and carbohydrates help stave off hunger without many extra calories, and it can even help curb appetite and…
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HouseWife has gathered some intriguing melon recipes and explored its health benefits. From Wild Plant to Elite Fruit The melon is a gourd native to Asia. In Turkmenistan, where melons…
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For one 3-liter jar, you’ll need: 1.5 kg of cucumbers, 2 teaspoons of mustard seeds, horseradish root or horseradish leaves, garlic, dill, currant and cherry leaves, bay leaves, cloves, allspice,…
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Some vegetables and fruits need to be stored in the cold, while others do better in warmth. Beyond temperature, the shelf life of fresh produce also depends on lighting, ventilation,…
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While a billion people worldwide go hungry, we waste about a third of the food produced during farming, transport, retail, and consumption. That waste also drives unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions…
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How to Preserve Dill and Keep Its Intense, Pleasant Aroma Want to keep dill’s flavor through the winter? Some people dry the herb and store it in glass jars, while…
