The holidays are upon us. Does December seem to fly by without the opportunity for things that are most important: spending time with those closest to you, taking time for yourself: time to relax and enjoy the lights and music of the season, and doing kind deeds for others? We think those things should be […]
Rehydrating Freeze Dried Full Meals, Breads and Cakes
Harvest Right freeze dryers make it easy to freeze dry full meals, even in one cycle. You can place different foods on separate trays (or on the same tray) and there won’t be any flavor transference (foods with strong flavors/scents such as onions, garlic, and jalapeños may have some flavor transfer and may be an exception […]
Saving Your Leftover Thanksgiving Pies
Did you, like many of us, make or buy too many pies for Thanksgiving? Have you eaten and sampled and re-eaten until you don’t want to eat that pie again for another year? Well, before you toss them out, how about freeze drying some of those leftover desserts? We simply took the extra pies: razzleberry, […]
Freeze Drying Process from Beginning to End
Do you want to see the freeze drying process from beginning to end; from freeze drying to packaging to rehydrating? Our new video shows Jackie prepping raspberries, apples, ice cream sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, and ham for the freeze dryer. She also shows how to properly package the food and the steps to quickly rehydrate a delicious dinner. The process is […]
Rehydrating Full Meals
Do you know how easy it is to freeze dry and rehydrate full meals? Freeze drying gives you the ability to prepare and preserve the food your family loves to eat. The possibilities are endless; lasagna, cheese macaroni, soups and stews, chicken, casseroles, pork chops, and so much more! You can buy or prepare meals, […]
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbs. honey 2 1/4 c. freeze-dried strawberries 1 c. chocolate chips Preheat oven to 350F. Whisk together […]
New Starter Guide Available!
We are happy to announce that our new Starter Guide is now available for download and includes photos, recipes, and shares some tips and tricks to help you freeze dry like a pro. Whether you’re a novice or a long-time owner, this guide can help you gain a new perspective on the benefits of owning […]
A Culinary Expert Tries Freeze Drying
John Placko, Culinary Director at the Modern Culinary Academy and Bar 120 in Toronto, had been interested in the idea of freeze drying food since he was a kid. Like many of us, he was introduced to freeze drying when he heard about “space ice cream”, or freeze-dried ice cream sent up on Apollo 7. […]
Freeze Drying Asparagus
Let’s talk about asparagus. If you’re going to freeze dry one vegetable, asparagus is a good choice. Besides all of the usual vitamins, asparagus also contains chromium – a trace mineral that helps regulate blood sugar. Asparagus is also extremely high in fiber and can help reduce water retention. Asparagus comes in giant bundles that always seem […]
Freeze Dried Green Smoothie Mix
Some days there’s nothing better than a quick, healthy smoothie for lunch, breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Around here we love the kale-broccoli-pineapple mixture, so we decided to freeze dry it for even faster smoothies. Just chop kale, broccoli and pineapple into bite-size pieces and place on trays. You can freeze dry all of these ingredients […]