Summary: An honest and unrehearsed discussion about trying to live a more simple life. This is episode 15 and today we are discussing Stocking the Larder. Susy’s Mulling Spice Mix on the Your Day Blog Brian’s birthday wishlist Topic - Stocking the Larder Think outside the canning pot when it comes to winter eating. Saves time, which gives you more time to work in the garden, saves energy, saves money because you don’t have to buy stuff, supplies, etc. Not to mention, it’s simpler to harvest potatoes and root vegetables and put them in the cellar than it is to pick/snap/can green beans. Eating Seasonally, less waste, less energy, more delicious, include a wider variety of food in your diet, gets you more in tune with the seasons. Dehydrating - especially if you can use a solar dehydrator or the warmth of a wood stove or your attic. An option I want to work more on, we want to build a solar dehydrator this summer. Smoking - smoking foods is a valuable way to preserve meats. We haven't been able to try this method, but hopefully we can build a smoker soon. Fermentation - makes nutrients more available, adds probiotics, so instead of cooking the vitamins out of your food, it actually makes it healthier. Fermenting Recipes Kimchi Recipe on EOTB Sauerkraut on EOTB Fermented Pickles on EOTB Freezing - A quick way to store veggies at the height of their freshness. Cons - energy used, pros, tastes great and easy. I always store in glass, no plastic bags here. Start investing in glass containers. My favorite containers are wide mouth pint jars (here's how to freeze in glass jars) or these Pyrex Rectangular Clear-Glass Food-Storage Containers. Here's how I keep my freezer organized. Geeky Corner w/ Brian The Pomodoro Technique 30/30 app - Books of the Week Questions of the Week To forum or not to forum? Craaap T-shirt? What should it say?
