Can’t grow potatoes? Buy freeze-dried or dehydrated. If you’ve ever wanted to stock your pantry with one of the most versatile and nutritious foods on the planet but simply don’t have the space, time, or growing conditions to raise your own, you’re not alone. Millions of families find themselves in exactly the same situation. The…
Let’s talk about Freeze-Dried Food vs. Dehydrated Food! When it comes to stocking an emergency pantry, two preservation methods dominate the market: freeze-drying and dehydrating. Both extend shelf life, both keep food lightweight, and both have passionate fans. But they’re not the same thing, and the differences matter when it comes to feeding your family…
Today, it’s all about how to dehydrate frozen vegetables and make vegetable powder. This is one of the easiest ways to get started on your journey to dehydrating your own food. When I dehydrate food, I don’t use oxygen absorbers because the food will be consumed within one year. Then the process starts all over…
Dehydrated potatoes are a versatile and convenient ingredient to keep on hand. They can be used in soups, stews, casseroles, and sauces, or reconstituted with water and used as mashed or roasted potatoes. Dehydrated potatoes can also be used as a thickener for gravies and soups, or as a great side dish. And for those…
I decided to show the world how to dehydrate cherries today! I remember when my daughters were young we would all pit the cherries with this two-finger tool. You could only do one cherry at a time. We bottled dozens of quart bottles of cherries years ago. To be honest with you, I never liked…
Today, it’s all about dehydrating apples and having healthy snacks in your home. If you have a FoodSaver, you can preserve them for a year in mason jars or FoodSaver bags, as long as they’re airtight containers. Apples are being harvested right now and delivered where I live. That’s one reason I decided to update…
When you’re using your dehydrator to dehydrate different foods, you’re doing something that is really important as you store and save them for a later time. This is a critical step for you and your family to have quality food ready when an emergency takes place in your area. While the dehydrator is one of…
It’s all about dehydrating pineapple when it’s fresh and juicy. You can see why I’ve been showing you different foods to dehydrate. I would love it if everyone could get a dehydrator of some kind. You’ll love knowing how to dehydrate pineapple! This is probably my favorite fruit to dehydrate. My grandkids love freeze-dried pineapple….
Today, I’m showing you how to dehydrate watermelon. It’s so easy and healthy, without any chemicals and preservatives. You can prepare this fruit for longer-term storage and as a healthy treat. If you have a bumper crop of sweet-flavored watermelon or have a market close by with some great deals, this is one way to…
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