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Late in the season, tomato and zucchini plants tend to have one last big push before they're done for the year — and that final burst usually produces more than any one household can eat fresh. If you've got a...

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...

Sour cream is one of those staples that rarely gets used up before it expires — you need two tablespoons for a recipe, and the rest of the tub sits in the fridge until it doesn't make it. Freeze-drying solves...

How Freeze-Drying Improves Quality of Life Food security means having reliable access to enough safe, nutritious food to meet your needs — and without some way to preserve it, that security only lasts as long as what's currently in the...

What to Freeze-Dry Now to Save for Winter (or Eat Today) Peak season is a two-for-one opportunity: freeze-dry the abundance to brighten up winter meals later, and freeze-dry a batch of favorites to snack on immediately. Here's what falls into...

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...

A freeze dryer earns its keep in a lot of small, unglamorous ways — and for our family, most of them show up on the busy weeknights that used to end in takeout. Emergency Food That Solves Everyday Problems We...

A big harvest rarely fits one preservation method. Some crops freeze-dry beautifully and lose almost nothing in the process; others are actually better off in a cold cellar or a cool pantry corner, no machine required. Sorting that out ahead...

Executive Summary Successful freeze drying begins long before you start your machine. From choosing fresh ingredients to packaging food properly after the cycle is complete, small habits can make a big difference in the quality of your results. Whether you're...