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Quick Answer Neither freeze drying nor dehydrating produces food that is universally "better tasting." Instead, they create different eating experiences. Freeze drying is often preferred because it preserves foods in a way that keeps them closer to their original flavor,...

Freeze drying is a food preservation method that removes moisture from food while it is frozen. Instead of using heat to evaporate water, a freeze dryer uses freezing, a vacuum, and a process called sublimation to remove the water as...

Late summer is when a lot of gardens hit their stride, not their end. Tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and beans are often still producing heavily in August, which means a real decision point: use it all right away, let some of...

Everyone has their own reason for wanting a well-stocked pantry — but whatever the reason, a freeze dryer makes building that food supply easier and considerably more affordable than buying it pre-made. Save Money Buying freeze-dried food online or in...

By Donna Hoaks, who lives on an 11-acre homestead in Texas. In the spring of 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic set in, panic-buying emptied shelves of toilet paper, sanitizer, and masks within days. Food shortages followed close behind, as shoppers...

Building an emergency food supply can feel both overwhelming and expensive — especially if you're pricing out premade, store-bought freeze-dried meals. Freeze-drying your own food at home is a more affordable path to the same goal, without the tradeoffs that...

Every September, National Preparedness Month reminds families to think ahead about the emergencies that could affect their homes and communities. Severe storms, wildfires, floods, earthquakes, winter weather, power outages, and other disruptions can happen with little warning. Although no family...

We received a nice note from one of our customers, Sharon W., in Texas. We bought the medium dryer about 7 months ago. Since then we have been running our dryer practically non-stop. We have found it keeps the flavor,...

Mylar bags are the standard for storing freeze-dried food long term, and there's a real reason why: the material blocks the three things that break food down fastest — oxygen, moisture, and light. What Mylar Actually Is Mylar's official name...