As the seasons change and the harvest time approaches, gardeners are often left with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. From ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil to sweet strawberries and crunchy bell peppers, the garden offers a plethora of produce that is delicious in its prime. But what happens when you can’t use everything […]
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September and October Produce: A Guide to Seasonal Harvests and Preserving with Freeze Drying
As summer fades into autumn, farmers’ markets and grocery stores overflow with the vibrant bounty of seasonal produce. September and October are the perfect months to explore the richness of this harvest time and to stock your pantry with the tastes of fall. Not only is this produce fresh and delicious, but it’s also an […]
Embracing National Fruit & Veggies Month: The Magic of Freeze Drying
Did you know September is time to celebrate National Fruit & Veggies Month? This month-long observance encourages us to eat healthier by incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets. Not only are these colorful foods packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, but they can also be versatile in how we prepare and preserve them. […]
National Blueberry Muffin Day
July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day. There’s nothing better than sinking your teeth into a homemade blueberry muffin on a summer day. Blueberries are a superfood of sorts – they are ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits and are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Blueberries are also known to reduce heart disease and cancer. Blueberries […]
Why Are Zucchini So Prolific and What You Can Do About It?
Anyone that has ever grown zucchini in a garden knows just how easy it is to get buried in zucchini – like pounds and pounds of zucchini – and how fast it can happen. You turn your back for just five minutes and next thing you know you have a wheelbarrow full of zucchini. Soon […]
Holy Guacamole!
July 31st is National Avocado Day. Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are used in a variety recipes, one of the most common (and delicious!) uses being guacamole. The problem with avocados, like many other fruits and vegetables, is that they […]
Go Bananas!
Freeze-dried bananas are delicious by themselves, but can also make wonderful additions to oatmeal, granola, or ice cream. Add bananas to a smoothie or turn them into a powder to naturally flavor yogurt, frosting, muffin batter, and pancake mix. Since bananas have a short shelf life, it can be hard to use them before they […]
JOHNNY APPLESEED AND FREEZE-DRIED APPLES
March 11th is Johnny Appleseed Day. So, if you like apples, you owe a debt of gratitude to Johnny Appleseed (whose real name was John Chapman) for helping spread apples throughout America. In earlier times, those that wished to preserve apples for even a slightly, extended amount of time, had to store apples in a […]
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 […]
