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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...

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...

A vacuum pump is what makes freeze-drying possible — it pulls the moisture out of your food under low pressure. Harvest Right freeze dryers work with three different pump options, and the right one for you mostly comes down to...

More than a third of U.S. households now grow at least some of their own food, according to the National Gardening Association. For most people it starts as a hobby — but the real, lasting appeal is usually the money...

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...

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...

By Donna Hoaks, who lives on an 11-acre homestead in Texas. In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic set in, panic-buying emptied shelves of toilet paper, sanitizer, and masks within days. Food shortages followed close behind, as shoppers...

Most American households include a pet, and the benefits go well beyond companionship. Research has associated growing up with pets with a range of positive effects on children's social development, activity levels, and overall wellness. Responsibility and Confidence Caring for...

Between screens, desks, and TVs, it's easy to spend most of a day indoors without meaning to. A walk outside — even a short one — tends to be the thing that finally breaks up that stretch, and there's real...