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Cheesecake is one of the most popular things to come out of a Harvest Right test kitchen, second only to ice cream. Whether it's a homemade cheesecake or a store-bought one, cutting it into bite-size pieces and freeze-drying it turns...

Different categories of food behave a little differently in a freeze dryer. Here's what to expect from each. Meat Meat freeze-dries easily, rehydrates well, tastes close to fresh afterward, and keeps for years when packaged properly. Freeze-drying preserves nearly all...

Most foods freeze-dry well: fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, entire meals, and even desserts. The main exception is anything with a lot of free oil, since a freeze dryer removes water, not oil. Foods That Freeze-Dry Well Fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy,...

Yes, many of the ingredients you use to make a cheeseburger can be freeze dried and used later to prepare a meal. Ground beef, cheese, peppers, onions, and even bread can be freeze dried. Rather than thinking only about freeze...

Freeze-dried vegetables aren't just for long-term storage — they work just as well dropped straight into everyday recipes. This cornbread muffin recipe uses freeze-dried corn as the base, and it's worth experimenting with other freeze-dried ingredients too: the egg and...

We manufacture home freeze dryers, so we obviously believe they can be valuable appliances. We also know they are not the right purchase for everyone. A home freeze dryer is a significant investment. It requires dedicated space, electricity, packaging supplies,...

A home freeze dryer is useful for more than long-term food storage — it can also help keep a pet healthier and cut down on waste, in a few specific ways beyond making homemade pet food from scratch. Stretching Prescription...

Dave Nelson, a 36-year-old world traveler from Salt Lake City, Utah, has explored Canada, Alaska, Mexico, Costa Rica, Iceland, Norway, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Cambodia, and Thailand. He loves nature, animals, and cooking — and in April 2017,...

Ham, spring vegetables, bread, and cream pie are Easter dinner staples — and also exactly the kind of leftovers that go bad in the fridge within a few days. A home freeze dryer turns all four into shelf-stable food instead,...