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A Real Account: Winter Storm Uri and Food Prep
By Donna Hoaks, who lives on an 11-acre homestead in Texas. In February 2021, a forecasted arctic blast turned into a full-blown, life-threatening emergency across much of the country — an event now generally known as Winter Storm Uri. Here...
5 Best Candies to Freeze Dry + Tips for Better Results
Freeze-dried candy is one of the most fun ways to experiment with a home freeze dryer. A chewy gummy can become light and crunchy. Taffy can puff dramatically. Hard candy can turn airy and easier to bite. And some candies...
Blueberry Muffins With Freeze-Dried Blueberries
July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day — as good an excuse as any to put a batch of freeze-dried blueberries to work. Why Blueberries Are Worth Freeze-Drying Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and are often cited among the more...
Freeze Drying Venison: A Hunter's Guide
Venison has been a staple protein source for as long as people have hunted deer in North America — it was part of the first Thanksgiving meal shared between pilgrims and Native Americans, and it's remained a favorite among hunters...
What Makes the Best Food for RV Trips
RVing is one of the more affordable ways to travel, since it cuts out a lot of the hotel and restaurant costs that add up on a typical vacation. But that only holds true if the food you bring along...
Is Homemade Freeze-Dried Pet Food Cheaper?
According to a survey by the American Animal Hospital Association, roughly 70% of pet owners include their pet's name on holiday and greeting cards — a small but telling sign of how much pets are treated as family. It's no...
Why Soup Is a Great Food to Freeze-Dry
Soup is one of the oldest prepared foods around — some of the earliest known evidence of soup-making dates back thousands of years, long before written history. Americans alone are commonly estimated to eat billions of bowls of soup a...
Freeze-Dried Food versus Dehydrated Food: What’s the Difference? There’s a fairly common misconception that the terms “dehydrated food” and “freeze-dried food” are the same, but they are not. Knowing the difference helps when deciding how to store and preserve food...
Canning vs. Freeze Drying: Which Food Preservation Method Is Right for You?
For generations, families have preserved food to enjoy seasonal harvests year-round, reduce waste, save money, and prepare for the future. Today, two of the most popular methods are canning and freeze drying. Both are excellent food preservation techniques—but they aren't...