The modern food industry appeared during the Industrial Revolution as advancements in canning and refrigeration allowed for the long-term storage of fruits and vegetables and the preservation of meat. These advancements transformed the American marketplace, redefined the cultural meaning of "home," and laid the groundwork for the range of year-round products in today's grocery stores.

Are you worried about food scarcity and seeking practical methods to extend the shelf life of your groceries?Do you want to master the art of preserving meat, dairy, and eggs for long-term use?Introducing Long-Term Food Preservation: Meat, Dairy, Eggs, Dehydration, Canning, and Freezing Techniques for Sustained Food Quality, the go-to guide designed to empower you with comprehensive knowledge and actionable steps in the realm of food preservation.Why...

"Make healthier life choices to heal yourself and the environment through self-sufficiency. Holistic Homesteading by Roxanne Ahern provides the tools for living slowly, intentionally, and better through permaculture, edible gardening, and organic farming"--Amazon.com.

The official cookbook offers recipes for food inspired by the show, including such dishes as chicken à la Lucille, Carl's biscuits, Carol's beet and acorn cookies, and Hershel's healing elderberry tea, along with tips on food survival. Surviving a zombie apocalypse means fighting to stay alive-- and maintaining physical strength through proper nutrition is paramount. But scavenging for food-- or growing your own-- involves skills and tricks that...

"If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster. Including...

Growing your own food means you know there are no chemical or genetic secrets, that it is pure and good. But you have questions about what and how much to plant, how to store, how to preserve. Pleasant provides a guidebook for people who want to control their food, from garden to pantry to table.

"The Ultimate Guide to Butchering, Smoking, Curing, Sausage, and Jerky Making is the ultimate guide to learn how to dress, butcher, and preserve meat. Best-selling author Philip Hasheider covers everything from picking an animal to slaughtering, processing, and preserving it in ways such as smoking, salting, and making jerky. You will find detailed step-by-step instructions and illustration, aided by the most recent USDA guidelines, to help guide...

A comprehensive guide to home preserving and canning, with step-by-step instructions for every kind of preserving, including refrigerating and freezing, air- and oven-drying, cold- and hot-pack canning, and pickling.

History is made not only by kings, queens, presidents, and generals, but equally by inventors and the technological powers they unleash. This course explores the inventions that have changed the world from prehistoric times to the 21st century. Along with recounting famous inventions such as the steam engine, airplane, atomic bomb and computer chip, these lectures explore a number of surprising innovations, including beer, pagodas, indoor plumbing...