lids, since they can easily be compromised
by bacteria and are not safe for canning.
Sanitize jars and other cooking items by
submerging them in boiling water for one
minute. Once you’re done filling and
closing up jars, test your seals. If the centre
of your lid springs back when pressed, your
seal is broken and the jar’s contents should
be refrigerated and used promptly. If the lid
centre remains firm when pressed, your
seal is good and the contents can be kept in
a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Jennifer Iserloh, co-author of Fifty Shades
of Kale, is a chef, yoga teacher, and creator
of the Skinny Chef Superfood Sauces. Find
more of her recipes on skinnychef.com.
Choose deeply hued purple
plums, luscious grapes, and
fragrant fi gs, along with tart
granny smith apples ranging
from pink to pale green, and
slightly ripened pears.
Benriner Japanese
Mandolin Food Slicer
This handy little tool is the
Rolls Royce of food slicers.
Capable of 115mm width
and slicing from .3mm to
5mm thick, this slicer is
available from kitchen
speciality shops for around
$60. Well worth the
investment.Tools of the Trade
The Sunbeam Food
Dehydrator
The Sunbeam food
dehydrator will dry a variety
of foods for delicious,
healthy snacks, ranging from
fruits and vegetables to
herbs and meats, all without
added preservatives. It’s
available from Harvey
Norman, Good Guys and
Myer for around $119.Sunbeam
FoodSaver
Vacuum
Keep food fresh up to
five times longer and
reduce food wastage
with this home vacuum
system. It’s easy to
operate and clean and is
relatively inexpensive
for this type of
equipment. Available at
Harvey Norman, Big W
and Good Guys for
around $129.