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Also called 'water bathing' or 'canning', this process uses heat to stop the growth of bacteria. It lengthens the shelf life and also ensures the jars or bottles are sealed...
Soaking and fermenting your grains improves their nutritional benefits. All grains contain phytic acid (an anti nutrient) that can block the body’s absorption of minerals. ...
A sourdough starter is made from just flour, water and time. By fermenting your wheat flour, the phylic acid is broken down and as your starter ferments it productes wild ...
The setting point is when the right levels of pectin, acid, heat and sugar have come together in your jam or marmalade. There are many ways to test for the setting point bu...
Sterilising your jars is essential to give your preserved goods a long shelf life and prevent any nasty contaminants from spoiling all your hard work.
Follow these easy st...
