The Secret Life of Sourdough: The Science Behind the Tangy Loaf

By: Natale Hall Introduction The art of making a perfectly crusted sourdough loaf dates back to around 2,000 B.C., when the Ancient Egyptians discovered that a combination of flour, water, and environmental contamination resulted in the formation of bubbly and delicious bread1. Four thousand years later, sourdough experienced a massive resurgence in popularity during the … Continue reading The Secret Life of Sourdough: The Science Behind the Tangy Loaf

Canning 101: The Revival of Home-based Food Preservation

By: Abbey Rebok Are you tired of disposing of unused food that has rotted? Do you garden and produce a surplus of fruits and vegetables? Are you interested in making shelf-stable sauces, jams, and salsa, among other things? Do you have a desire to be self-sufficient and control what ingredients end up in your food? … Continue reading Canning 101: The Revival of Home-based Food Preservation