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Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which Tastes Better?
Quick Answer Neither freeze drying nor dehydrating produces food that is universally "better tasting." Instead, they create different eating experiences. Freeze drying is often preferred because it preserves foods in a way that keeps them closer to their original flavor,...
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which Preserves Food Longer?
Quick Answer If your goal is preserving food for the longest possible time, freeze drying generally offers greater long-term storage potential than dehydrating when food is properly packaged and stored. That doesn't mean dehydrated food has a short shelf life....
Preserve the Harvest: Freeze Drying Your Garden Produce
As the seasons change and the harvest time approaches, gardeners are often left with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables. From ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil to sweet strawberries and crunchy bell peppers, the garden offers a plethora of...
September and October Produce: A Guide to Seasonal Harvests and Preserving with Freeze Drying
As summer fades into autumn, farmers' markets and grocery stores overflow with the vibrant bounty of seasonal produce. September and October are the perfect months to explore the richness of this harvest time and to stock your pantry with...
Embracing National Fruit & Veggies Month: The Magic of Freeze Drying
Did you know September is time to celebrate National Fruit & Veggies Month? This month-long observance encourages us to eat healthier by incorporating more fruits and vegetables into our diets. Not only are these colorful foods packed with vitamins, minerals,...
July 11th is National Blueberry Muffin Day. There's nothing better than sinking your teeth into a homemade blueberry muffin on a summer day. Blueberries are a superfood of sorts – they are ranked number one in antioxidant health benefits and...
Why Are Zucchini So Prolific and What You Can Do About It?
Anyone that has ever grown zucchini in a garden knows just how easy it is to get buried in zucchini – like pounds and pounds of zucchini – and how fast it can happen. You turn your back for just...
July 31st is National Avocado Day. Avocados are loaded with healthy fats, fiber, and a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are used in a variety recipes, one of the most common (and delicious!) uses...
Fun with Freeze Dried Raspberries & Stacy Lyn Harris
Have you been enjoying our recent video clips by Stacy Lyn Harris? If you’re just joining the fun, cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, sustainability expert, and guest chef Stacy Lyn Harris has been sharing her cooking and gardening segments...