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Freeze Drying vs. dehydrated

Freeze Drying vs. dehydrated

Until now, canning food has been one of the best methods of home food preservation available. There are problems with canning, however, including a high risk of spoilage, short shelf life, reduced nutritional value, limited variety as well as a...

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Freeze Drying Protein

Freeze Drying Protein

Freeze drying protein is so important for several reasons, the first one being that in an emergency you can't live on freeze dried pudding drops, as much fun as that would be. Freeze drying protein also allows you to take...

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Stray Vegetables Welcome Here

Stray Vegetables Welcome Here

My neighbor's tomato plants are having one last hurrah before retiring for the winter. Tomatoes aren't known for their long shelf life so she put out an S.O.S., which I was glad to respond to. Yes, you can freeze dry...

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Saving Summer

Saving Summer

I think the last harvest of summer fruits and veggies taste so good because I know it will be a long time before I get another perfect tomato sandwich or handful of sun-warmed berries off the bush in the back...

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Check Out Our New Website

Check Out Our New Website

This week we launched our new website and we're pretty excited to share it with you. We've added tons of new photos, downloadable content and tips, as well as the science of freeze drying. For example, check out our Why...

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Preserve Your Garden Harvest

Preserve Your Garden Harvest

An in-home freeze-dryer can save you thousands of dollars a year by allowing you to take advantage of the abundance of harvests. In an era where food prices are skyrocketing (with no end in sight), a significant portion of the...

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