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Why You Should Choose Freeze Drying
Freeze Drying: The Best Preservation Method Last week we wrote about freeze drying vs. dehydrating as a method of food preservation. Regardless of preservation method it's up against (whether it's dehydrating, canning or even freezing in your regular freezer), freeze...
Congratulations to Our Contest Winners!
Congratulations to the three lucky winners of our recent Harvest Right contest. Jennifer from Iowa, Carol from Oregon, and Rae from Utah all won $2000 off of a Harvest Right home freeze dryer. If you didn’t win this time, don’t...
Freeze-Dried Food Versus Dehydrated Food: What’s the Difference?
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which Food Preservation Method Is Best? If you're looking for the best way to preserve food, you've probably asked the same question many home gardeners, outdoor enthusiasts, and families ask: Should I freeze dry my food...
How Freeze Drying Saves Money A home freeze dryer is more than a food preservation appliance—it's a long-term investment in your kitchen, your pantry, and your family's budget. While the initial purchase is significant, many families discover that the savings...
No matter what food you decide to freeze dry, there are some techniques that will make sure your food comes out exactly the way you want. Follow these tips to produce pretty, flavorful, and healthy freeze-dried snacks. Cut fruits and...
Freeze Drying vs. Dehydrating: Which is Better?
Of the food preservation methods, freeze drying and dehydrating seem similar, but they are actually very different processes. Dehydrating only removes some of the water from food, so dehydrated food often has a short shelf life and a sometimes a...
How Much Energy Does Freeze-Drying Use?
Freeze drying four trays of food in a Harvest Right freeze dryer takes between 24 and 36 hours. You can freeze dry about 6-10 pounds of fresh food in each batch. One of the great benefits of freeze drying is...
New Year's Resolution: Emergency Food Storage
Looking back on 2015, we couldn't have anticipated the wild weather patterns we saw across the U.S. While those of us in the West were battling drought, our friends in the South were coping with epic flooding. And that was...
How to Add More Veggies to Your Diet
Like many, you may have a New Year's resolution to eat healthier. That means adding more fruits and veggies to your diet. Current recommendations for adults are at least five cups a day! That can seem like a lot of...