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Freeze Drying Process from Beginning to End

Freeze Drying Process from Beginning to End

Do you want to see the freeze drying process from beginning to end; from freeze drying to packaging to rehydrating? Our new video shows Jackie prepping raspberries, apples, ice cream sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, and ham for the freeze dryer. She...

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A Culinary Expert Tries Freeze Drying

A Culinary Expert Tries Freeze Drying

John Placko, Culinary Director at the Modern Culinary Academy and Bar 120 in Toronto, had been interested in the idea of freeze drying food since he was a kid. Like many of us, he was introduced to freeze drying when...

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Home Freeze Dried Food vs. Commercially Freeze Dried Food

Home Freeze Dried Food vs. Commercially Freeze Dried Food

Recently we did an experiment: Compare home freeze dried food to commercially freeze dried food. Now, having any kind of food storage is a good idea. But we believe that you get better quality and nutrition with a home freeze...

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Freeze Dried Green Smoothie Mix

Freeze Dried Green Smoothie Mix

Some days there's nothing better than a quick, healthy smoothie for lunch, breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. Around here we love the kale-broccoli-pineapple mixture, so we decided to freeze dry it for even faster smoothies. Just chop kale, broccoli and...

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Make Ahead Freeze Dried Party Food

Make Ahead Freeze Dried Party Food

Everyone loves a good party, but if you're the host, preparing the food can wear you out before your guests arrive. Freeze drying party food ahead of time is a great way to throw a memorable gathering - that you'll...

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Freeze-Dried Garden Seeds

Freeze-Dried Garden Seeds

Recently, the head engineer at Harvest Right wondered what would happen if he freeze-dried seeds. Would they germinate? He freeze dried 10 different types of vegetable seeds, started them under grow lights inside his home, then transplanted them in a...

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Packing Light: Freeze-Dried Food for Road Trips

Packing Light: Freeze-Dried Food for Road Trips

It's time to start planning those summer vacations, and one of the best ways to relax and enjoy an adventure is with the good old American Road Trip. Whether you're in a fancy RV, a retro pop-up camper or you've...

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Go Ahead, Plant a Big Garden

Go Ahead, Plant a Big Garden

Garden planning usually starts in the darkest days of winter when you can't wait for sunshine, warm air and a chance to spend a morning or afternoon outside. There's something particularly optimistic about January and February garden planning. The plant...

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How to Package Freeze-dried Food So It Keeps For 25 Years

How to Package Freeze-dried Food So It Keeps For 25 Years

Whether you are putting together long-term food storage or simply want to have garden-fresh fruits and vegetables all winter long, the key to successfully preserving food is proper packaging. After all, all the freeze-drying in the world won’t do you...

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