Nature may abhor a vacuum, but marinades don't! Jerky is a staple. Great as a snack, stores nicely, and a wonderful source of protein. Making jerky with a dehydrator is easy and a great way to stock up on a long lasting (if properly dehydrated and packaged) staple. I’ve used the Nesco jerky cure packets … Continue reading Jerky Four Ways

This is a really easy and a great way to try lacto-fermentation. What you need:-Pickling cucumbers (6)-Carrots (3)-Jalapeno peppers (2, ribs & seeds removed unless you want more heat)-Garlic, fresh dill & peppercorns-50 grams of salt by weight and 1 liter of cool water to produce a 5% brine. The type of salt is not … Continue reading Fermented garlic dill jalapeno pickles

Processed With Darkroom I love making chili. It is one of the simplest and most versatile meals to have at my disposal. You can make it on the stove top, on a grill, heck, I bet you could make it in your fireplace (challenge accepted!). The funny thing is, I don’t know if I have ever … Continue reading Go-to Chili