If your garden is overflowing with vegetables or if you plan on buying up a bunch
of vegetables from the grocery store or Farmer’s market, use the following
tips to extend (preserve) the life of certain vegetables.
Hint: No labor intensive practice of getting out the steaming pot and jars.

Preserving Green Beans!
Stock up on fresh green beans as they’ll help get rid of tension headaches and
keep your tresses (hair) thick and luxurious.
To extend their life:
In a jar, (preferably a Mason jar), mix 1 lb. green beans (clean and remove the stems)
2 cloves of garlic, 1 Tbs. of peppercorns, 2 cups of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of sugar.
Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Use these tasty (pickled) green
beans in salads or as a side dish to grilled meat or fish.

Preserving Cherry Tomatoes!
If you have an overabundance of cherry tomatoes, get out some jars and preserve them.
Tomatoes, (especially cooked) can help shield your skin from the harmful rays of the Sun.
Yes, they’re natural sunscreen.
To make: In a jar, mix 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, 1 cup of red wine vinegar, 1 Tbs. of agave,
1 Tbs. of peppercorns, 1 Tbs. of salt and after that, store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Use these bite-sized tomatoes as a snack for the kids, or place them in a salad or veggie
stir-fry or spread on oven-baked garlic bread (or Bruschetta).

Preserving Cabbage!
Not just any cabbage, but the cabbage that’s a staple in Korea, the cabbage dish: Kimchi!
Similar to our staple- sauerkraut, this is a very spicy sauerkraut.
Cabbage is great for keeping the breasts healthy, lowers risks of breast cancer
and prevents soreness in the breasts, Breastfeeding moms.
To make:
Thinly slice 1 head of Napa cabbage; toss with 1 Tbs. of salt. Let sit for 30 mins. rinse
and then rinse it off and dry it thoroughly. In a jar, mix 2 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 Tbs.
of minced ginger, 1 Tbs. of dark honey, 1 Tbs. of chili paste and 1/4 cup of rice vinegar.
Add the cabbage; shake well. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Use this brand of Kimchi on sandwiches, to flavor rice dishes, or as a side dish to grilled
fish.

Sources:
* Farmers’ Market Magazine
* Canning & Preserving Magazine
* AllRecipes Magazine

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