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Executive Summary Successful freeze drying begins long before you start your machine. From choosing fresh ingredients to packaging food properly after the cycle is complete, small habits can make a big difference in the quality of your results. Whether you're...

Kids come home from school hungry, and they grab whatever is fastest. These three snacks are just as quick to grab, and they're made from simple foods you recognize: fruit, squash, yogurt and a little seasoning. You make each one...

A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share is a good option if you want genuinely fresh, local produce but don't have the time, space, or interest to grow it yourself. You pay a local farm for a share, and in exchange...

Freeze-drying your own food means you control exactly what's in it — no added preservatives, and no compromise on the nutrition packed into the food to begin with. These five foods are particularly worth the freezer-dryer's attention. 1. Salmon Salmon...

Lisa Barker grew up around food preservation — a backyard cherry tree marked the start of canning season every year, and the work continued through fall as apples, pumpkins, and root vegetables came in. It's a habit she learned from...

Preservatives show up in most packaged food today, which makes long-term storage tricky for anyone who'd rather avoid them — whether that's for personal preference, a hiking or camping trip where fresh food isn't practical, or building a genuine food...

Hydroponics is a relatively easy, inexpensive way to extend your growing season past what outdoor soil and weather allow — which means fresh vegetables and herbs for your freeze-dried entrees and soups even in the dead of winter. How It...

A freeze dryer already pays for itself over time just from cutting food waste and letting you buy in bulk — but sharing it with people you know can speed that up considerably, while spreading the same benefits further. Share...

Gardening has a reputation for sore backs and sweaty afternoons, but a handful of genuinely useful, low-tech tools can make it a lot more productive and a lot less painful. 1. A Rolling Garden Stool A fully adjustable, swiveling garden...