It could be argued that the world’s cuisines owe a lot to the long history of food preservation — the ingenious and unexpected ways to prolong the lifespan of food that have allowed humans not only to ...

From ancient civilizations storing grains in clay pots to modern vacuum-sealed packaging, food preservation stands as one of humanity’s most significant achievements. Our ancestors discovered ...

A zeer keeps contents cool as water evaporates from damp sand or cloth between two clay pots. With these off grid food preservation techniques, you can rely less on electricity and more on ...