Have you ever engaged in Pickling? It is the process of expanding or preserving the lifespan of a food
I have not! Can I only do it with cucumbers?
you can try pickling it, but it typically affects the texture and flavor of the food
what sort of liquids do I use for pickling?
A lot of times, you just place them in vinegar to plckle them
and now long does the process take? 
I am not sure of that, but I do know that it can preserve the foods for additional months