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What to Do With End-of-Season Garden Surplus
Late in the season, tomato and zucchini plants tend to have one last big push before they're done for the year — and that final burst usually produces more than any one household can eat fresh. If you've got a...
Freeze Dryer Videos: Tutorials and Owner Inspiration Seeing a freeze dryer in action makes the whole process a lot less abstract, whether you're deciding if it's worth buying or looking for new ways to use the one you already have....
Going Mostly Meatless: One Neighbor's Real Story
Our neighbor Mike gave up meat for Lent this year, coached along by another set of neighbors who are vegetarian and vegan. Forty days in, he'd lost weight, looked healthier, and — even though he was counting down to his...
Fruit Trees to Grow in Your Climate Zone
If you live somewhere like Hawaii, fruit trees are almost an afterthought — plant one and it thrives outdoors year-round. Most of the country needs to be more deliberate about it, choosing dwarf or cold-hardy varieties that actually match their...
25 Tips for Successful Home Freeze Drying: A Complete Beginner's Guide
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...
5 Nutrient-Dense Foods Worth Freeze-Drying
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...
Adventures in Home Freeze-Drying: Lisa Barker's Story
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...
Share a Home Freeze Dryer to Save Even More
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...
3 Freeze-Dried Soup Kits for Fast Dinners
A little planning during your growing season pays off later: dice and freeze-dry a soup's worth of vegetables now, and you've got a shelf-stable kit that turns into a real dinner in about 10 minutes — just add water, a...