Milk has long been seen as a healthy drink, because it is high in a range of nutrients. Milk is good for bones because if offers a rich source of calcium, a mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth. Milk is also fortified with vitamin D, which also benefits bone health and, along with calcium, […]
Cheese Lovers, Unite!
January 20th is Cheese Lover’s Day. Now, seriously, is there anything better than cheese? Is there any other food that is so integrated into the American lifestyle? Nearly every type of cheese is a candidate for freeze drying. Shredded cheese is light as a feather, easy to rehydrate with a mist bottle, and incorporates into […]
The Health Benefit of Smoothies
Smoothies taste great, are good for your health, and are best when they are made with nutrient dense ingredients. When made with natural, all real ingredients, like fruits and vegetables, they are a wonderful option for a meal or healthy snack. Drinking a smoothie for breakfast helps get you hydrated for the day, something that coffee […]
Did Astronauts Really Eat Freeze-Dried Ice Cream?
When talking about freeze-dried food with someone, it usually isn’t very long before a question about freeze-dried ice cream comes up. Any space-loving kid can tell you the reason everyone has heard of freeze-dried ice cream is because astronauts love to eat it. Also known as astronaut ice cream or space ice cream, freeze-dried ice […]
National Ice Cream Sandwich Day – It’s Never Too Late to Celebrate
August 2nd of every year is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. Did you miss it? Don’t worry, this is one holiday you can enjoy all year. Freeze dried ice cream sandwiches are probably everyone’s favorite treat when they start experimenting with their Harvest Right home freeze dryer. Whether you choose a full-fat brand or a […]
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 […]
Our Favorite Recipe for Random Act of Kindness Day
February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, but we don’t think the celebration should be limited to just one day a year. We hear stories all the time from Harvest Right customers about how they use their freeze dryers to perpetrate Random Acts of Kindness by sharing their freeze-dried food. Many customers use […]
Make Ahead Holiday Breakfasts
If your house is anything like most of ours, holidays begin with big family breakfasts. The problem is, if you’re cooking a big Christmas or New Year’s dinner, there’s no room or counter space to also cook a big breakfast for everyone. That’s where your freeze dryer comes in. Breakfast foods freeze dry so well […]
Rehydrating Freeze Dried Dairy
Freeze-dried dairy products are some of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your pantry. Dairy is not only easy to freeze dry, it’s easy to rehydrate and use in recipes. For example, yogurt is high in protein, so adding it to your breakfast oatmeal adds to the nutritional content. Yogurt drops are a […]