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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...
How Freeze Drying Saves Money A home freeze dryer is more than a food preservation appliance—it's a long-term investment in your kitchen, your pantry, and your family's budget. While the initial purchase is significant, many families discover that the savings...
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which is Better?
Of the food preservation methods, freeze drying and dehydrating seem similar, but they are actually very different processes. Dehydrating only removes some of the water from food, so dehydrated food often has a short shelf life and a sometimes a...
New Year's Resolution: Emergency Food Storage
Looking back on 2015, we couldn't have anticipated the wild weather patterns we saw across the U.S. While those of us in the West were battling drought, our friends in the South were coping with epic flooding. And that was...
Re-hydrating Freeze-Dried Food for the Holidays... and Beyond
A home freeze dryer can make holiday feasts and parties so much easier. Freeze drying allows you to make snacks, entrees and side dishes ahead of time, then quickly re-hydrate and serve. Instead of cooking all day and feeling too...
How to Store Freeze-Dried Food for Maximum Shelf Life One of the biggest advantages of freeze drying is that your food can stay fresh for years when it's stored correctly. Whether you're preserving fruits and vegetables from your garden, preparing...
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...
How to Freeze Dry Protein: Meat, Eggs, Seafood & More
The Complete Guide to Freeze-Drying Protein-Rich Foods Protein-rich foods are often some of the most valuable—and expensive—items in your kitchen. Whether you're stocking up during a sale, preserving leftovers, or preparing meals for camping or emergency food storage, freeze drying...
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...