Several months ago, we heard of a virus raging around the world, and we knew it was going to visit the US. Some people over-reacted, some didn’t react at all, and a small segment of the population breathed a sigh of relief as others stormed stores, buying everything they could get their hands on. Within […]
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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 […]
Let Harvest Right Help You with Holiday Needs
Another holiday, already! It’s mid-summer… time for parades, fireworks, swimming, family get-togethers, vacations, and all sorts of recreation. It doesn’t matter what YOUR plans are; freeze dried foods will fit right in. Pack the babies, pack the cooler, and pack the freeze-dried snacks. Fruits and vegetables for the littles are always a hit, but remember […]
THE SOUND OF SECURITY
One of the most common topics amongst freeze dryer owners is whether or not the machine is “noisy”. While every person has a different tolerance for noise, it is safe to say that we live in noise saturation in today’s world. It can be eerily silent when there is a power outage, and people report not […]
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER AND YOUR HARVEST RIGHT
While there is a lot of discussion about the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder, there are a few facts that nobody will argue. First, the numbers of children with Autism are climbing at an alarming rate. Fifty years ago, it was almost unheard of, with 1 in 2000 children being diagnosed. Today, those numbers are […]
RELOCATION; A FOOD PRESERVER’S WORST NIGHTMARE, OR IS IT?
Sometimes, life just throws a curve ball, doesn’t it? We spend years expecting a certain outcome, and suddenly, CHANGE. As we approached middle age, we purchased a home that fulfilled our dream. It wasn’t fancy or expensive. It couldn’t possibly keep up with the Joneses, as they weren’t even on the same journey as we […]
HOW THE HARVEST RIGHT ASSISTS THOSE ON FIXED INCOMES
As the days count down to retirement, we have spent countless hours looking at numbers, comparing expenses to expected income, and finding ways to make the most of our remaining years. While we won’t be forced to subsist, we also won’t be rolling in cash. We will be like most retired Americans, living well, enjoying […]
MEMORIAL DAY MENUS WITH A HARVEST RIGHT FREEZE DRYER
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 […]
CLEAN OUT THE FRIDGE AND FILL THE HARVEST RIGHT
Oh, how I used to dread Tuesdays. Trash day was Wednesday, and every Tuesday evening, after dinner, I would rummage through the fridge shelf by shelf, pulling mystery containers, bits of leftovers, and forgotten treats. I would sort through the produce and cheese drawers, looking for anything that might not get used right away or […]
MERGING FOOD PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES: FERMENTATION AND FREEZE DRYING
In the world of food preservation, there are many methods that are satisfactory. Freezing, drying, and canning have been around for many generations in some form or another, and have improved as new equipment has come available. Freezing is known for preserving flavors closest to fresh, and drying works wonders with many foods, allowing them […]
