Ever since I lived in Australia, with a dry climate and a garden with poor topsoil, I’ve really grown to love using straw and hay bales for gardening. The benefits are many, the bales are cheap, and with a little ingenuity (not much, I promise), hay bale gardening can revolutionize how you grow vegetables and … Read More
Hi there! In this article I’m going to be looking at how to choose the best fermentation crock for making sauerkraut, kimchi, curtido, and all manner of other totally delicious fermented goodies. As I mentioned in my recent article on how to use a fermentation crock pot, jars can work fine when getting started, or if … Read More
Has your pillow seen better days? Or perhaps you suffer from allergy triggered sleep apnea or wake up often with a stiff neck? It has been suggested by the National Sleep Foundation that if your pillow does not spring back once folded in half, then you ought to consider replacing it. Proper support for your head ensures … Read More
Are you looking for smoking alternatives that produce higher temperatures? Are you looking to use a flavored smoke alternative to traditional briquette? Then smoking with lump charcoal or charwood is probably your best option. I used to use briquettes as my go to choice for smoking, grilling or for barbecues, but since really getting interested in … Read More
Apple cider vinegar (ACV)! An apparent elixir of life, a cure-all for high blood pressure, eczema, digestive issues, candida, heartburn, constipation and more. There is no doubt that ACV has some wonderous healing qualities, but one question I’ve been asked time and time again is… “How much apple cider vinegar should I drink each day to see … Read More
Do you wish you could make smaller sauerkraut batches? Are fermentation crocks out of your budget’s reach? Then mason jar fermenting might be more to your liking. These glass canning jars have gained popularity as options for fermenting vegetables and fruits over the recent past with the advent of fermenting lids for mason jars.The technologies … Read More
Are you looking for an alternative to yogurt as your only source of probiotic food? Interested in learning how to ferment vegetables? Sauerkraut and other fermented vegetables have long been associated with healthy eating. Being solid sources of fiber, vitamins C and K as well as iron, they give a real boost to your immunity. Moreover, … Read More
Do you get the perfect smoke ring, crust and color but find the smoke flavor lacking? This can be directly attributed to the type of pellets you are using. Not all pellets are made the same. Each manufacturer uses their own unique blends.There are a number of factors that dictate how effective your pellets are … Read More
Do you wish you could grill meat or vegetables all year round? Having problems with uneven grilling? Sounds like you are ready for pellet grills. This next phase in smoking meat is designed to make it possible for everyone to get perfectly grilled meat, every time. The trend that was once thought of as being nothing … Read More
Do your briskets lack that authentic smoked flavor? Are you sure that you are using the best wood for smoking brisket? Smoking a brisket to perfection takes years of practice.Unlike a charcoal smoked brisket, a wood smoked brisket is packed full of flavor. From ancient times, smoke has been used to not only preserve meat, … Read More
