Freeze dried food can be stored for up to 25 years! Its longevity depends on how you store it, however. Here are some tips for properly storing freeze dried food so they’re fresh and ready when you need them: Make Sure It’s Dry When you remove your food from the freeze dryer, break a large […]
Celebrate National Dairy Month With Freeze Dried Dairy
June is National Dairy Month and is a great way to start the summer with nutrient-rich dairy foods. Dairy products contain nine essential nutrients which may help to better manage your weight, reduce your risk for high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and certain cancers. We all know dairy products have a short shelf life in your […]
National Blueberry Cheesecake Day
Can you believe there’s a holiday for cheesecake lovers? National Blueberry Cheesecake Day is May 26th. From its earliest beginnings, to its current iconic status around the world, this creamy cake remains a favorite for people of all ages. Cheesecake is a mixture of fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs, and sugar on […]
What Kind of Food Can I Freeze Dry?
If you’re new to freeze drying at home or are considering if a home freeze dryer would be useful, you might be wondering what kinds of foods you can freeze dry. We love experimenting, and so do our customers, so there’s no shortage of information on the subject. Freeze Dry It The short answer is, […]
Freeze-dried and Rehydrated Cheeseburger
Want to see something really cool? Watch as one of our customers freeze dries and rehydrates raw ground beef, chiles, cheese, and onion rings. You would never guess that his New Mexico inspired cheeseburger had been made with freeze-dried ingredients!
Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Dave Update
On April 13th Dave Nelson began a 2200-mile trek on the Appalachian Trail. His journey began in Springer Mountain, Georgia and will end in Maine. He’ll be walking for five to six months, carrying everything he needs in his backpack. Meet Dave and see what’s in his pack here. Were you following Dave’s journey on the […]
Cornbread Muffins Using Freeze-dried Corn
A good way to use freeze-dried vegetables is in everyday recipes. Experiment with adding freeze-dried vegetables, such as corn, to your favorite recipes. And it’s not just the freeze-dried corn that can be added to this recipe. You can use other freeze-dried ingredients – the egg and buttermilk from the recipe below could also be reconstituted and […]
Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Review
Are you on the fence about purchasing a freeze dryer? Here is a review from one of our customers that may help you decide. It’s a little long, but very informational, and well worth the read. It even includes a few tips for the beginner. Read the full review here: “In this review I cover what you get […]
Winner of a Small Freeze Dryer
Congratulations to Sarah P.! She is the winner of a small freeze dryer. A shiny red freeze dryer will soon be on its way to Maine!
Freeze Drying Easter Leftovers
Ham, spring vegetables and cream pies are the traditional staples of Easter dinner. If you’re like most enthusiastic holiday cooks, you’ve made enough for an army. If you have a home freeze dryer, all that extra food can actually serve you well in the days ahead. Yes, you can even freeze dry the pie. Freeze […]