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Freeze Dried Green Smoothie Mix
Some days there's nothing better than a quick, healthy smoothie for lunch, breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Around here we love the kale-broccoli-pineapple mixture, so we decided to freeze dry it for even faster smoothies. Just chop kale, broccoli and...
Bananas are universally loved - but they have a short shelf life. However, if you have a home freeze dryer you can take advantage of sales or even salvage this universally loved fruit before it over-ripens. Bananas are high in...
Packing Light: Freeze-Dried Food for Road Trips
It's time to start planning those summer vacations, and one of the best ways to relax and enjoy an adventure is with the good old American Road Trip. Whether you're in a fancy RV, a retro pop-up camper or you've...
Growing Fruits in Your Garden Year Round
Adding fruits to your diet is essential to keeping yourself healthy, and growing fruit in your backyard comes with added benefits. You'll enjoy fresh, chemical-free food and more physical activity when you grow your own. Even if you live in...
New Home Freeze-Drying Infographic
We have a wonderful new infographic for you. This quick guide will show you why you should freeze dry, how freeze drying food can help you find better health, reduce food waste and save money, and what kinds of foods...
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which is Better?
Of the food preservation methods, freeze drying and dehydrating seem similar, but they are actually very different processes. Dehydrating only removes some of the water from food, so dehydrated food often has a short shelf life and a sometimes a...
New Year's Resolution: Emergency Food Storage
Looking back on 2015, we couldn't have anticipated the wild weather patterns we saw across the U.S. While those of us in the West were battling drought, our friends in the South were coping with epic flooding. And that was...
How to Add More Veggies to Your Diet
Like many, you may have a New Year's resolution to eat healthier. That means adding more fruits and veggies to your diet. Current recommendations for adults are at least five cups a day! That can seem like a lot of...
Freeze-dried flavorings are one of the best kept secrets in the home freeze drying world. The concept is simple: Freeze dry the natural source of any flavor (such as fruits, herbs or even your favorite coconut-flavored yogurt), grind the freeze-dried...