There are many reasons for “Do It Yourself” or “Back to Basics”, the economy, health awareness, or the stress of the rat race. We all have our own definitions of homesteading and self sufficiency but the truth of the matter is; any area of your life that you take the responsibility of providing for yourself, you become self reliant in that area. Some folks just have more areas in their lives that they depend on their own labor and providence to supply their needs. A reflection on history tells us doing more to meet our own basic needs ourselves makes survival of tough economic times easier. Oddly enough, this can also be a time of family togetherness (teamwork, if you will) and an increase in bonding and healthy dependence on one another. The gratification and sense of accomplishment that is earned from a productive garden grows exponentially when the kitchen cupboards are full by the effort of your own hands.
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To enjoy self-reliant living and utilize resources in a responsible manner, one must follow the path chosen by few.
Some say home canning is a lost art but we say it's just not as common as it used to be. There is a lot more gardening and personal food preservation going on out there than one might think. Now is the time to return to the basics and perfect that 'lost art' before it becomes a necessity. And what a unique Christmas gift a stove top popcorn popper is for a family! How much more practical yet fun (and healthy) can a food dehydrator get?
We carry a variety of high quality fruit and vegetable preparation equipment, canning equipment, and specialty appliances such as popcorn poppers, smoothie makers and electric griddles.
If your search for the right popcorn popper has led you here, you will find Stove Top Poppers and electric poppers from which to choose.
A Smoothie Maker is a blender designed tough enough to constantly chop ice and is designed specifically for making thick ice drinks. At Mayflower Trading, you are sure to find the right Smoothie Maker for you.
If you have a large quantity of produce you need to prepare for storage, you will find a multitude of options from fruit and vegetable juicers, food slicers, food grinders, strainers, apple peelers, and cherry stoners.
Produce your own fresh, home-made vegetable and fruit juices, maintaining the full nutritional content of the food with the Nutri-steamer, naturally extracting the natural juice of grapes, berries, tomatoes and other soft fruits with the power of steam. Or, if you are wanting to juice a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, we offer several models of masticating juice extractors as an appliance that will serve all of your juicing needs
Make creamy applesauce and smooth tomato sauce without having to peel and core! The Back to Basics multi-use strainer forces food through a stainless-steel screen, automatically separating the juice and pulp from the seeds, skins, and stems.
The Back to Basics cherry stoner feeds and separates pits from fruit with no loss of juice and can pit up to 30 pounds of cherries per hour! Use the apple peeler to core, slice, and peel apples or potatoes in one easy operation. Both of these great tools leave you with a product that is ready to freeze, can or dehydrate.
The Presto electric slicer/shedders are efficient kitchen helpers that take the work and mess out of slicing and shredding vegetables and fruits. Shoot sliced or shredded food directly into the jar for pickling or raw pack canning without having to use additional bowls.
If you are preparing meat for jerky or vegetables for dehydrating, you will definitely save time with the Back to Basics meat grinder and the Nesco Food Slicer. Nesco / American Harvest Jerky Xpress Home Jerky Maker makes jerky from ground meat, great for beef or game.
Maybe you have all your food prep needs met and you are ready to process by hot water bath method, pressure canner method or by dehydrating. Our water bath canner features a deeper pot allowing over an inch of water to cover the jars, a non-stick surface for easy cleaning, and a canning rack that keeps jars separated and safely off the bottom. The 7-quart Steam Canner uses less water than conventional water bath canners and reduces preheating time significantly. Both methods are so simple and easy to use, home canning will be a joy.
When it comes to canning some foods, a higher temperature than that of boiling water is required to destroy any potentially harmful microorganisms. Only a pressure canner or pressure cooker can be used practically and safely in the home to reach the required 240°F, and maintain it for the necessary amount of time.
The Presto Pressure Canners also double as water bath canners for preserving fruits, jams, jellies, pickles and salsas. The canners are constructed of extra-strong, warp-resistant aluminum and the 16 quart model is suitable for use on regular and smooth-top ranges.
The most energy efficient form of preserving food is dehydration. Making dried fruit and jerky is simple and convenient with the Back to Basics Food Dehydrator. A combination of heat and air circulation quickly dries up to five pounds of fruits, vegetables, and meats. The Nesco/American Harvest Food Dehydrator and Harvest Gardenmaster Dehydrator are perfect for large quantities of food being prepared for long-term storage. Most dried foods stored in a cool, dark place will last five or more years. If you are new to food dehydration or are interested in making your own all healthy, natural snacks and trail foods - all without sugar, chemicals, or preservatives, the Nesco Snackmaster Express All-In-One Dehydrator Kit is a great way to get started. Making your own snacks is more nutritious and less costly than store bought dried foods.
With the American Harvest Jerky Express Home Jerky Maker, you can make delicious jerky without all the harmful chemicals. Enjoy homemade herbs and spices, as well. It's quick, easy and a fun project for the whole family!
For kitchen appliances or canning equipment, Mayflower Trading Company offers a variety of brands and styles. On this website, you’ll find the best Popcorn Poppers, Smoothie Makers, Blenders, Electric Griddles, Skillets and Juicers in a variety of styles and prices to suit your specific need. By offering a wide selection of fruit and vegetable preparation equipment as well as Canners, Pressure Cookers, Pressure Canners and Dehydrators we strive to supply the types of canning equipment you need to be most efficient in preserving your harvest.
We appreciate your visit, and look forward to serving you.
A Pilgrimage to Resource Efficiency: Mayflower Trading Company 1-(208)-865-1101
