Dehydrated food has been popular with preppers, outdoor enthusiasts and those who like to preserve their own food because the technology is relatively cheap. In fact, if you live in the right climate you can dehydrate your own food for next to nothing. The problem is, dehydrated food loses much of it’s nutritional value and […]
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Recipes, How to Freeze Dry and a Giveaway!
“So I have a year’s supply of food. The question is, can I live off it?” That’s the question that spurred Sherida, mother of six, to experiment with actually living off of the family’s emergency stored food for six months. You can read about Sherida’s journey on her blog, but suffice it to say, she […]
New to Home Freeze Drying? Tips for Beginners
By Lisa Barker, Guest Blogger When I first began playing with my freeze dryer and experimenting with different foods, my excitement to be able to freeze dry in my own kitchen was . . . extreme, to say the least. I quickly realized the need to put some method to my freeze drying frenzy. Here […]
New to Home Freeze Drying? -Tips for Beginners
When I first began playing with my freeze dryer and experimenting with different foods, my excitement to be able to freeze dry in my own kitchen was . . . extreme, to say the least.I quickly realized the need to put some method to my freeze drying frenzy. Here are some of the things that […]
Curious Chefs Experiment with Freeze Drying
Some adventurous chefs have discovered us and the endless possibilities of freeze drying. We found this thread on eGullet – and were lucky enough to get to meet one of the chefs (code name “Chocolot”) in person. In fact, she’s been bringing us interesting things to try dehydrating. We can’t resist the challenge – or […]
Tips for Successful Home Freeze Drying
By Lisa Barker As I had gotten to know my freeze dryer and the processes for how to best go about freeze-dring different foods, here are a few suggestions to help you ensure success with the different foods you can freeze dry. First, always make sure you have a clean dryer and trays. If you […]
3 Freeze Dried After School Snack Recipes
It’s back-to-school time once again, which means it’s time to tackle those hours between the last bell and family dinner. For many kids, after school hours are filled with homework, sports or other after-school activities – and the need for some fuel that will carry them through to a real meal at home. The after-school […]
Benefits of Joining a CSA
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA programs, are a great option for those who love fresh food but don’t have the time, space or inclination to garden. When you join a CSA you sign up for a weekly or bi-weekly box or bag of fresh food right from a local farm. Some CSA programs allow you […]
Five Nutrient-Dense Foods to Freeze Dry
When you can freeze dry your own food, you get the added benefit of storing food that you’ve grown or chosen yourself. You can reduce or eliminate preservatives and chemicals and create your own healthy combinations of stored meals. If you’re interested in boosting the nutritional impact of freeze drying your own food, here are […]
Adventures in Home Freeze Drying
By Lisa Barker, Guest Blogger Like many of you, I was raised in a home that believed in home food storage; using what we grew by eating it immediately or storing it for later. We had a big cherry tree in the backyard that signaled the beginning of canning season, which went nearly nonstop through […]
