How Do You Preserve Fresh Vegetables And Fruit?
Whether you are growing your own fruits and vegetables, buying seasonally and locally or just reducing food waste, learning to preserve foods properly can ensure a full harvest of healthy produce, year-round. There are several ways to keep the nutrients and flavors of preserved foods intact for months to years. With minimal effort, you can wean your family off of store-bought, out-of-season veggies and help save the environment by reducing your carbon footprint. Here’s how. Set up a root cellar using a basement room, stairwell or window well. A root cellar can be a room in your basement or a separate shed, but it should be well-insulated and high in humidity. Install an air-vent to ensure proper ventilation. If using a basement room, make sure it has at least one outside wall and is as far as possible from your heater. Interior walls should be made of wood, and they should be insulated with fiberglass batting that has a vapor barrier. Put a layer of gravel on the floor, and occasionall
