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Freeze Drying Apples

Freeze Drying Apples

Apple harvesting season is near and it seems apple-infused recipes are only second to pumpkin spice infused recipes. It used to be that in order to make apples last through the winter, they had to be stored in a cool,...

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Freeze Drying Grapes

Freeze Drying Grapes

Grapes are nearing their peak right now and they're never better than when harvested in the last days of summer. You may find bulk sales in the grocery store right now, or you may find the sweetest, juiciest bunches at...

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A Healthier Chip Option

A Healthier Chip Option

Potato chip cravings don't mess around. What to do? Easy. Skip the greasy bag of chips and make your own batch from real veggies—and little else. We love freeze dried veggie chips because they don't need refrigeration, there are no...

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Cornbread Muffins Using Freeze-dried Corn

Cornbread Muffins Using Freeze-dried Corn

A good way to use freeze-dried vegetables is in everyday recipes. Experiment with adding freeze-dried vegetables, such as corn, to your favorite recipes. And it's not just the freeze-dried corn that can be added to this recipe. You can use...

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The Healthiest Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden (And How to Preserve Them)

The Healthiest Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden (And How to Preserve Them)

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...

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Have You Taken the Test?

Have You Taken the Test?

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...

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Celebrate National Meatball Day the Healthy Way

Well what do you know? National Meatball Day falls right in the middle of National Nutrition Month. And who doesn't love meatballs? Meatballs done the old school way can be full of fat, salt and sugar. However, meatballs done right...

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5 Tips for Celebrating National Nutrition Month

5 Tips for Celebrating National Nutrition Month

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....

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Adding Powdered Freeze Dried Fruit to Pancakes

Adding Powdered Freeze Dried Fruit to Pancakes

Freeze-dried fruit is so versatile. It's delicious on its own, but crush it into a powder and it becomes a magic ingredient in recipes. One of our favorite ways to use powdered fruit is in pancakes. It turns the batter...

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