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How to Make Healthy Freeze-Dried Dog & Cat Treats at Home
Homemade pet treats don't have to contain long ingredient lists or artificial preservatives. Many dogs and cats enjoy simple, protein-rich treats made from recognizable ingredients. With a home freeze dryer, you can prepare treats in larger batches, package them for...
The Best Wild Foods to Forage and Freeze Dry
Foraging is one of the oldest ways people have gathered food. From wild berries and edible greens to mushrooms, herbs, and seasonal fruits, nature offers an incredible variety of foods that can be enjoyed fresh or preserved for later use....
Reduce Food Waste: Freeze-Dry It or Share It
A huge amount of good food goes to waste every year in the U.S. — even as food insecurity remains a real problem for many households. Two habits go a long way toward closing that gap: freeze-drying food before it...
Embracing Ugly Food to Cut Food Waste
A crooked carrot or an oddly-shaped tomato isn't damaged goods — it's just produce that grew the way produce actually grows. A surprising amount of perfectly good food gets tossed each year for looking wrong rather than being wrong, even...
25 Unique Foods You Can Freeze Dry
25 Unique Foods You Can Freeze Dry When most people think about freeze drying, they picture strawberries, apples, or vegetables from the garden. While those foods are excellent choices, they're only the beginning. One of the biggest advantages of owning...
How to Package Freeze-Dried Food for Long-Term Storage
How to Package Freeze-Dried Food for Long-Term Storage Freeze drying doesn't end when the cycle is complete. Proper packaging helps protect your food from moisture, oxygen, light, and environmental conditions that can affect quality over time. Good packaging preserves the...
Freeze-Drying and Rehydrating a Full Pasta Dinner
Once you've freeze-dried a full meal, getting it back to the table is fast enough that it starts to feel like a shortcut you shouldn't be allowed to have. Here's a real example, start to finish. Freeze-Drying Multiple Components Together...
Tips for Storing and Sending Freeze-Dried Food
How to Package and Ship Freeze-Dried Food Freeze-dried food is lightweight, shelf stable when properly processed and packaged, and easy to portion into meals or snacks. Those qualities make it a practical choice for care packages, college students, deployed family...
10 Meaningful Ways to Share Homemade Freeze-Dried Food with Family and Friends
Food has always been one of the simplest ways to show someone you care. A home-cooked meal delivered to a neighbor, a care package sent across the country, or fresh produce shared from the garden can make a lasting impression....