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Homemade pet treats don't have to contain long ingredient lists or artificial preservatives. Many dogs and cats enjoy simple, protein-rich treats made from recognizable ingredients. With a home freeze dryer, you can prepare treats in larger batches, package them for...

A huge amount of good food goes to waste every year in the U.S. — even as food insecurity remains a real problem for many households. Two habits go a long way toward closing that gap: freeze-drying food before it...

How to Package and Ship Freeze-Dried Food Freeze-dried food is lightweight, shelf stable when properly processed and packaged, and easy to portion into meals or snacks. Those qualities make it a practical choice for care packages, college students, deployed family...

A complete turkey dinner freeze-dries better than you'd expect, as long as you split it across the right cycles and handle each component a little differently when it's time to rehydrate. How to Split the Batch Two cycles works well...

Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which Food Preservation Method Is Best? If you're looking for the best way to preserve food, you've probably asked the same question many home gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, and families ask: Should I freeze dry my food...

If you're considering a home freeze dryer, one of the practical questions you may have is: How much will it add to my electric bill? The answer depends on your freeze dryer, the food you're processing, how long the batch...

One of the best uses for a freeze dryer around the holidays is prepping dishes ahead of time and rehydrating them right before serving — it cuts down on day-of cooking fatigue and means leftovers can be preserved instead of...

How to Make Delicious Freeze-Dried Yogurt Drops Yogurt is already a favorite snack for many families, but freeze drying transforms it into something completely different. The result is a light, crispy treat that melts in your mouth while delivering the...

Most recipes call for a tablespoon of an herb, but the grocery store only sells it by the bunch or the whole plant — which means the rest sits in the crisper drawer going brown and mushy before you ever...