Edible Knowledge for the Curious Cook: Food Preservation
Food preservation principles understood.
Food Preservation Overview
Water Activity - the important concept you see every day but never knew!
Water, Acid, Temperature and Microorganisms
Shelf Life Considerations
Food Safety
Dehydration
Freezing
Meat "Curing" - what does it mean, how is it done, and what does it do to meat?
Fermentation Basics - it's not just for Beer!
Thermal Processing (steam/water bath and pressure canning)
Microorganism Control Through Additives, plus
Bloopers