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What are the best jars for dry storage?We regularly get asked for our recommendations on jars for storage, both short term and long term.There really is no correct answer to this question and it depends on a range of variables. Hopefully the following discussion of the different types of jars..
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Most people love Weck jars. Not only are they the ultimate in recycling, being made entirely of glass, with the only single use piece being the rubber seal, they are also a very sturdy jar and attractive to boot! Our Weck and Rex jars are genuine German manufactured goods and not inferior copies.
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Why should I buy special preserving jars: can’t I just reuse jars from the supermarket?We sometimes get asked this question and concerningly, there are numerous sites on social media that actively promote the practice. This relates to reusing jars such as those you might buy with mayonnaise, to..
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There is no doubt that food and drink fermentation has seen a big resurgence in recent years.There are all sorts of extravagant claims about what benefits fermented foods can bestow and sometimes it's good to just step back and look at some of the scientific evidence to give some credibility to the ..
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Paralysis ticks are native to Australia and their natural hosts are marsupials, principally bandicoots, but also others such as echidnas, possums and wallabies. They also infest cattle, horses, other livestock and domestic pets. Native animals are usually immune to the paralysing toxin because of th..
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63 things you can do with a simple mason jar that will transform your daily lifeMegan WillettWhen it comes to Pinterest crafts, the mason jar reigns supreme.That’s probably because there’s just so much you can do with it, from making beautiful wedding centerpieces to prepping to-go salads ..
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I have been experimenting over the past month. We are lucky at Ozfarmer to be based on the mid-north coast of NSW and about 1-hour drive to our north is the charming village of Bellingen. The place is one of our favourites to visit for a relaxing Sunday, and the local ba..