Do you have a Bug Out Bag? You should. A Bug Out Bag, affectionately knows as BOB, is a bag that contains everything you’d need to survive for three days (72 hours) in case you need to evacuate for a disaster. The term likely comes from World War II pilots who had “bail out bags” […]
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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 […]
Getting the Most From Your Tomato Plants
Although technically a fruit, most people think of the tomato as a vegetable. Tomatoes are a very common plant found in most home gardens. They are easy to grow and usually provide an abundant harvest. The average yield of each tomato plant, however, varies depending on plant type, care, and garden location. The typical tomato […]
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 […]
6 Health Benefits from Eating Avocados
If you would like to lose weight, have strong bones, get sick less often, improve your skin, and lower your risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease, you should eat more avocados. These are just a few of the amazing health benefits of avocados: Teeth & Bones Avocados are rich in phosphorous, magnesium and manganese […]
Freeze Dried Bird Food
If you have pet birds, you may already be feeding them a homemade mixture of food known as “chop”. Chop is a mixture of vegetables, cooked grains and legumes, and dry ingredients such as seed or dried fruit. Birds like the variety and they like to pick through, trying new foods and finding old favorites. […]
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 […]
Tips to Make Your Backpack Lighter
The easiest way to absolutely hate a hiking trip is by having a heavy backpack. Lots of factors go into determining what a pack should weigh, but there are some general guidelines that hikers can follow: A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight A loaded day […]
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 […]
Winner of a Small Freeze Dryer
Congratulations to Scott C.! He is the winner of a small freeze dryer. Enter our new giveaway here.
