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Do you want to see the freeze drying process from beginning to end; from freeze drying to packaging to rehydrating? Our new video shows Jackie prepping raspberries, apples, ice cream sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, and ham for the freeze dryer. She...

Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? It's the perfect time for you and your family to get ready in the chance of an emergency like a tornado, severe weather, earthquake, flood, terrorism, etc. It serves as a...

Do you know how easy it is to freeze dry and rehydrate full meals? Freeze drying gives you the ability to prepare and preserve the food your family loves to eat. The possibilities are endless; lasagna, cheese macaroni, soups and...

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/2 c. all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. butter, room temperature 2 large eggs 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 Tbs. honey...

  How to Freeze Dry Bread Bread is one of the most common pantry staples, but it's also one of the easiest foods to waste. Whether it's a loaf of sandwich bread, homemade sourdough, dinner rolls, or leftover French bread,...

Garden planning usually starts in the darkest days of winter when you can't wait for sunshine, warm air and a chance to spend a morning or afternoon outside. There's something particularly optimistic about January and February garden planning. The plant...

25 Unique Foods You Can Freeze Dry When most people think about freeze drying, they picture strawberries, apples, or vegetables from the garden. While those foods are excellent choices, they're only the beginning. One of the biggest advantages of owning...

How to Package Freeze-Dried Food for Long-Term Storage Freeze drying is only half of the food preservation process. Once a batch is finished, the way you package it has a major impact on how long it will stay fresh. Even...

Freeze-dried food is much lighter than normal food. It generally retains its original shape, but because all the moisture is removed, it's practically weightless, which makes it easy to transport in an emergency and also simple to mail for dirt...