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Comment on Above Ground Root Cellars by admin

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:02:32 +0000

Having lived in a straw home, I think the straw may be subject to molding due to the dampness caused by the higher humidity.

Comment on Above Ground Root Cellars by mbennjr

mbennjr — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 02:47:30 +0000

How about a straw bale above ground root cellar? The bale provide super insulation for food storage.

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Amazing — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:49:10 +0000

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Comment on Freezing Food by matt

matt — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:20:13 +0000

Getting rid of the bones from meat, good idea as its surprising how much space they do take up.

Comment on Water Wells by admin

admin — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:23:37 +0000

Hi Debbie,

The question about freezing directly relates to the climate in which the driven point well was made. Generally, up here in -45 temperatures, the earth below 6-8 feet does not freeze. Once you move closer to the surface, you risk freezing because the air is getting colder. You can help prevent this by wrapping the pipe in foam insulation. They sell white foam with a hole in it, split in half lengthwise for that purpose. I would talk to the local people to see if you need to be concerned.

Comment on Water Wells by Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:18:07 +0000

What about driven point wells? No electricity required, will they freeze up also?

Comment on Canning Food by Barbara D

Barbara D — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:52:42 +0000

any juices, most fruit, jams, and jellies can be canned in the boiling water bath (open kettle). BUT you must use a pressure canner for most veggies and all meats. I learned to can as a young girl on my grandparents farm, and have canned everything from homemade salsa to shrimp gumbo. the only problem with the gumbo was that the shrimp became tough from overcooking.

Comment on Canning Food by Nusantara Cooking

Nusantara Cooking — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:21:29 +0000

Thanks This good post, i like you posting, yeahh very goods. thanks.

Comment on Canning Food by Bultery

Bultery — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:57:56 +0000

You are exactly right, you will never find “CANNED CHICKEN” anywhere in the supermarket that will come close…I can just about all my meats. homestead ones & If you find a “less expensive” cut of meat in the supermarket on sale..it will become super tender after canning. You also have a cooked, quick meal ready. Just make sure you carefully follow the directions for canning meat and ALWAYS use a canner NEVER water bath meat.

Comment on Root Cellars by metal roofing

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