Americans waste more food than any country in the world. The actual facts are shameful. Studies show that the average American Family of four throws away 40% of the food they purchase! That means almost half of what we put in our grocery carts ends up in a land fill. When that is included with […]
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Wasted! The Story of Food Waste
There is a documentary that looks at how much food is being wasted by people today and the problems that come with the waste. Wasted! The Story of Food Waste has helped change the way people buy, cook, preserve, and eat food. This informative and entertaining documentary takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 […]
Why Are Zucchini So Prolific and What You Can Do About It?
Anyone that has ever grown zucchini in a garden knows just how easy it is to get buried in zucchini – like pounds and pounds of zucchini – and how fast it can happen. You turn your back for just five minutes and next thing you know you have a wheelbarrow full of zucchini. Soon […]
Winner of a Medium Freeze Dryer
Congratulations to Ken! He is the winner of a medium Harvest Right freeze dryer. Enter our new giveaway here.
Holy Guacamole!
July 31st is National Avocado Day. Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are used in a variety recipes, one of the most common (and delicious!) uses being guacamole. The problem with avocados, like many other fruits and vegetables, is that they […]
Stop Wasting and Start Saving
A study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture found that the average American wastes about one pound of food per day, or 225-290 pounds per year. This means that roughly 20% of all food put on the plates of Americans is trashed every year. The amount of food thrown away could feed 2 […]
Your Pets Are Family, So Give Them the Nutrition They Deserve
When it comes to foods and snacks, people want products that can be eaten on the go but are still healthy and nutritious. So, it’s no surprise that a similar desire can be found among pet lovers. Pet owners want to feed pets nutritional, top-quality food that is easily portable, which has sparked an interest […]
Keep that Backpack Light with Freeze-dried Food from Home
Traversing a trail through nature for a period of time with nothing but what you can carry on your back can be a very satisfying and fun adventure. Of course, if that backpack you are relying on is extremely heavy, it can also be a miserable and painful experience. Making sure you have what you […]
Go Bananas!
Freeze-dried bananas are delicious by themselves, but can also make wonderful additions to oatmeal, granola, or ice cream. Add bananas to a smoothie or turn them into a powder to naturally flavor yogurt, frosting, muffin batter, and pancake mix. Since bananas have a short shelf life, it can be hard to use them before they […]
Winner of a Small Freeze Dryer
Congratulations to Shirley! She is the winner of a small Harvest Right freeze dryer. Enter our new giveaway here.
