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I CHASED HIM TILL HE CAUGHT ME

Guest Contributor, Donna Hoaks This past October marks our silver anniversary; twenty-five years of blissful, perfect marriage. You don’t believe me? OK, it hasn’t all been perfect, but it has been an amazing ride. If you were to ask the mister, there are two things he can count on. One is that he never knows […]

I ALWAYS FEEL LUCKY BECAUSE OF MY HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER

Isn’t it funny how everybody gets a brogue in March? Even my not-one-hair-on-his-head-is-Irish husband is talking about green beer. Of course, I get into the St. Paddy’s Day spirit with food. My preparations for this March actually started last summer when I corned two whole briskets, pressure-cooked them in one of my large pressure canners, […]

Freeze Drying Homemade Soup

We’ve still got a few more weeks of soup weather before we can switch to Spring salads. While you’re making winter soups, you may want to consider making an extra batch to start, or add to, an emergency food supply. Soup is comforting, and re-hydrating it with hot water brings it right back to its […]

Breakfast Vegetables: Part of a Healthier New Year

Fresh starts are so exciting, which is why we love January. The cookies are gone, the parties are over, and it’s time to focus on new goals – and getting back into pants that don’t have elastic in the waist. Sure, you can join a gym or commit to a regular exercise regime, but exercise […]

Better Breakfasts with a Home Freeze Dryer

There are plenty of reasons why eating a healthy breakfast is important: Boosts your metabolism – good news for anyone trying to lose weight, especially those who have hit the dreaded middle age metabolism slow down. Helps keep blood sugar levels even throughout the day. Reduces risk of overeating later in the day. A healthy […]