Processing & Food Preservation
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5 Ways to Get Probiotics While on a Plant-Based Diet
For years, you’ve heard about the mythical benefits of probiotics. They’re a cure-all, some people say. They’ll solve all your…
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Vanilla Cultivation: A Practical Guide for the Tropical Homestead
The vanilla orchid (Vanilla planifolia) is one of the world’s most interesting plants. Of the nearly 35,000 species of orchid,…
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Cooking Against Capitalism: Oaxaca’s Traditional Kitchens
After an earthquake in late 2017 destroyed their outdoor kitchens, Tehuantepec locals opted to rebuild themselves rather than relying on…
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Growing Grains at the Home-Scale Farm
I dream of growing grains, of being so far down the line in establishing a kitchen garden, a vegetable garden,…
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Horseradish: Why I Should Try It Again
Earlier this year, in the spring, I was able to acquire a handful of horseradish roots to plant in a…
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Pure Hop-iness
When you hear the word hops, you may think of beer or bunnies. While I love the ever-bouncy bunny, I’m…
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Calendula
Calendula is a bright little member of the Asteraceae Family, which includes stevia, sunflowers, and even lettuces. The name Calendula…
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Cosmic Carambola
Carambola (Averrhoa carambola), often called starfruit, does seem like a fruit that is out of this world. This beauty is…
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The Charm of Cabbage
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitate) is a cool season vegetable that comes in both purple and green and is related to…
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Perfect Pumpkins
To eat, carve, or simply to decorate with, pumpkins are a wonderful annual to grow. The genus Cucurbita L. encompasses…
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How to Build a Solar Dehydrator to Preserve Food
If you are a gardener, you understand the abundance that comes during harvest season can be overwhelming. Instead of frantically…
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Farm-to-Table Diary
It's nearly the end of the season for tender new growth grape leaves. We're air-pickling them so we can use…
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