For gardeners, Spring is usually an exciting time. West Coast gardeners, however, are facing more months of drought which likely will mean water rationing. Not so exciting. The truth is, drought can happen any time, in any geography, and can last for years. Even if you’re gardening in a region that isn’t experiencing drought, it […]
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Mostly Meatless Mike
My neighbors love it that I share our driveway conversations on a blog. They really do. So here’s another good one: I mentioned recently that our neighbors across the street are vegetarian / vegan; one for health reasons and one for ethical reasons. These two are no slouches in the kitchen, so when neighbor #3, […]
18 Healthy Snack Recipes Infographic
Check out this great infographic from our friends at northwestpharmacy.com. 18 health snack recipes to improve your diet!
One Trick for Make-Ahead Lunches from the Freeze-Dryer
Staying at a healthy weight became important to me a few years ago when I hit a milestone birthday. When I was younger, I could eat everything I wanted without a thought. Then, it caught up with me as my metabolism slowed down. The problem is I’m a fairly lazy human. I refuse to join […]
Diane and Ron’s Freeze Drying Story
Ron and Diane know what it takes to grow a great garden. They have been doing it for years. Diane loves the idea of knowing what goes into the food she eats, and that is a major motivating factor for her to continue her toil in their 4,500 square foot plot. The growing season at […]
How I Lower My Grocery Bill with Freeze Drying
Last week I wrote about the conversation we had in my neighborhood regarding grocery budgets and where everyone thought they fit in. We’re a little bit of an outlier in that conversation because we have a freeze dryer. The main purpose of our freeze dryer is to keep a stash of emergency food on hand […]
Average U.S. Grocery Budgets – Where Do You Land?
Our circle of friends has just discovered that the USDA publishes a document every month that shows what the average person or family spends per week and per month on groceries. The document breaks budgets down into four levels: Thrifty Low-cost Moderate Liberal Before I give you the link, take a guess at where you […]
Fruit Trees to Grow in Your Climate Zone
If you live in Hawai’i or similar climate, you’re lucky enough to have the ability to grow an abundance of fruit trees and bushes in your own yard. The majority of us don’t have that luxury, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy growing miniature or hardy varieties of popular fruits. Here’s a list of […]
Harvest Right on the Pat and Stu Radio Show
Pat, Stu, and Glenn Beck talk about their experience with freeze drying foods in our Harvest Right Freeze Dryer on the Pat & Stu Radio Show. Broadcast audio courtesy of The Blaze and The Pat & Stu Show.
Using Freeze Dried Herbs in Cooking
I’ve managed to nurse a few herb plants through most of the winter, but this recent cold front claimed all but the rosemary. Fortunately, last fall I harvested every savory leaf I could get my hands on and freeze dried batches of herbs for use this winter. My Italian basil bush and the lemon verbena […]
