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Can I freeze dry everything? One of the most common questions people ask when they begin freeze drying is, "Can I freeze dry everything?" The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Many foods freeze dry exceptionally...

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...

If your family ends up with more Halloween candy than anyone can eat, freeze-drying it is one of the most fun things you can do with a freeze dryer. A lot of freeze dryer owners try candy first, before anything...

Freeze-dried meat isn't just for soups and casseroles — properly rehydrated, it grills just as well as fresh, picking up the same wood-fired flavor a pellet grill like a Traeger is known for. Does Rehydrated Meat Really Grill Well? It's...

Powdered onion and garlic are old news in most kitchens. High-end chefs have been going further, using freeze-dried food powders to intensify flavor in ways a spice rack alone can't — and a home freeze dryer gives you access to...

Yes — and it's not just a home trick. Freeze-drying is a real, established restoration method that libraries and archives use to salvage water-damaged books and documents after floods, since it removes moisture through sublimation rather than heat, which is...

"Astronaut ice cream" comes up in almost every conversation about freeze-dried food — but the real story behind it is more interesting than the marketing on the package. Where the Story Actually Comes From Freeze-dried ice cream was developed by...

Freeze-dried Skittles are one of the most dramatic—and fun—examples of what happens when you put candy in a freeze dryer. Regular Skittles are small, dense, and chewy inside their hard candy shell. After freeze drying, they become larger, lighter, airy,...

Bone broth is a stock made by simmering chicken, turkey, lamb, or beef bones with vegetables like celery, onions, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs for several hours — a traditional preparation that's seen a resurgence in popularity. Some people who drink...