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We manufacture home freeze dryers, so we obviously believe they can be valuable appliances. We also know they are not the right purchase for everyone. A home freeze dryer is a significant investment. It requires dedicated space, electricity, packaging supplies,...

Easter is just around the corner and many of us have baskets to fill, eggs to hide, and celebrations to plan. Whether you're hiding just a few eggs for a little one or planning a big dinner for dozens, you...

Growing your own vegetables is one of the best ways to enjoy fresh, nutritious food while reducing grocery costs and preserving seasonal harvests. Homegrown vegetables are often harvested at peak ripeness, giving you exceptional flavor and allowing you to preserve...

This month we're talking about good nutrition and better health. March 24th is American Diabetes Alert Day, and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is encouraging everyone to take their quick online Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test. The test takes about...

March is National Nutrition Month, and it's right on time. Every January most of us make a resolution to eat healthier, and we even do better for awhile. However, study after study shows that dieting doesn't work for most people....

A large home freeze dryer (roughly 32.5"×22.5"×25.5", handling 12-16 lbs of fresh food per batch, or around 2,500 lbs a year) isn't overkill for every household — but for a handful of situations, it's exactly the right size. Here's when...

Cooking for one household comes with a built-in tax: grocery stores price around family-sized packages, and bulk pricing rewards buying more than one person can realistically eat before it spoils. The usual solutions are eating the same leftovers for days,...

If eating healthier is part of your plan this year, freeze-dried fruits and vegetables make it easier to actually stick with — they cut down on both the time and the cost of keeping produce on hand, and winter is...