Memorial Day; the start of summer. Pools open, folks hit the road with their travel trailers and backpacks, summer sports go into high gear, and the temperatures begin to warm. Aaaaahhhh… Whether you host an event or attend one, chances are that you will be called on to contribute something delicious to a Memorial Day […]
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Celebrate National Pack Your Lunch Day
March 10 is “National Pack Your Lunch Day”. It is a day to pack your own lunch and take it with you to work, school, on a picnic, or anywhere else you may be eating lunch that day. It is a day to enjoy a lunch that you make and pack yourself. There are many […]
Freeze Drying Protein Shakes
Protein shakes are one of the most popular health supplements used by athletes, bodybuilders, and other active adults. Protein shakes can help with weight loss, building muscle, and recovery. They are a common breakfast drink and are also often consumed after a hard workout. In fact, a post-workout protein shake is considered the best method […]
THERE’S NOTHING OLD FASHIONED ABOUT OATMEAL!
We wanted to share some great ways to bring breakfast back into focus. Many of us rush around in the morning, and if we do grab breakfast, it is a cup of coffee and a bar, in the car, on the way to work or school. Even worse, many of us sit in long take […]
The Many Uses of Strawberry Powder
Making strawberry powder is easy. Simply freeze dry strawberries and then grind them in a food processor. Strawberry powder retains all the nutrients of real strawberries. Just two tablespoons of strawberry powder can contain over 250% of the daily value of vitamin C. Vitamin C is well known for its ability to boost the immune […]
The Super Bowl and Harvest Right: An All-Star Lineup!
This weekend is the big game. You know… the Super Bowl! It ranks right up there with Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July for food sales, but if you are like me, there won’t be a lot of extra shopping. Instead, I will be diving into my freeze-dried stash of freeze-dried food, and grabbing some game-worthy […]
SOUP’S ON!
Considering the cold, blustery weather we have had, it is no surprise that somebody christened January as National Soup Month. Restaurants will be running specials, Campbell’s will have extra commercials, and every good cook in the country will be firing up the stove to create family favorites. In our home, soup is a constant. We […]
What is Mylar and Why is it Best?
The very best way to store freeze-dried food for long term is in Mylar bags, but what is Mylar? Officially called BoPET (biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate) the metallic-looking film is best known by its common trade name of Mylar. Mylar can be used in a number of ways including in balloons, as insulation, in kites, for […]
Freeze Dried….Bible?
“Help! I am receiving a Bible that is wet after a house fire. Has anyone had experience in FD books to salvage them? Do you pre freeze with it open? Put it on center tray? Do you need other items on other trays?” This was a post in a Facebook group in January of this […]
We Ate Like Kings!
This story was taken from Facebook (with permission) from one of our customers, Carol A., in Utah. I’ve had a very busy summer spent mostly dry camping (no hookups) … I got our freeze dryer at Christmas (2016) and ran it almost 24-7 until summer started. I purposely focused on one-dish meals for our summer […]
