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Why Zucchini Plants Produce So Much
Every zucchini gardener knows the feeling: you turn your back for a few days, and suddenly there's a wheelbarrow's worth of zucchini where there used to be a manageable garden. By midsummer, a lot of gardeners run out of recipes...
Freeze-Drying Avocados for Guacamole Anytime
July 31st is National Avocado Day — a fitting excuse to talk about one of the trickiest fruits to keep fresh, and one of the more satisfying ones to freeze-dry. Why Avocados Are Worth Freeze-Drying Avocados are naturally nutrient-dense, offering...
The Many Uses of Strawberry Powder
Strawberry powder is one of the most versatile things you can make with a home freeze dryer — a single batch works in breakfast, baking, drinks, and dessert. Making Strawberry Powder The process is simple: freeze-dry strawberries, then grind them...
Eat Less Salt: Freeze-Dry Your Own Meals
Sodium is essential to how the body functions, but most Americans get far more of it than they need — and the biggest source usually isn't the salt shaker. How Much Sodium Is Too Much? Health guidance generally recommends staying...
Freeze-Dried Raspberries with Stacy Lyn Harris
Stacy Lyn Harris — cookbook author, gardener, mother of seven, and a guest chef on RFDTV's Rural Heritage — uses her freeze dryer for emergency preparedness, but just as often "for fun culinary projects." Raspberries are one of her favorites...
Sneak More Vegetables Into Meals With a Freeze Dryer
If getting more vegetables into your diet — or a picky eater's — is part of your goals this year, hiding them inside food you already love is one of the easier ways to get there. Freeze-drying makes that especially...
Freeze-Dried Food Versus Dehydrated Food: What’s the Difference?
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...
Seasonal Eating With a CSA Box: A Beginner's Guide
A CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box delivers whatever's actually in season near you — which means some weeks you'll get vegetables you've never cooked before. Here's what to expect, how to cook the unfamiliar stuff, and how to keep it...
10 Drought-Tolerant Vegetables for a Water-Wise Garden
Drought can hit any region, any year, which makes knowing which vegetables actually hold up with less water worth planning around before it happens — not just when restrictions are already in place. Here are ten that perform well under...