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With all the pet food health scares, many pet owners are turning to homemade pet food and treats. Done right, these home-cooked meals are far healthier than commercial food. If you’ve got a freeze drier, you can make healthy recipes...

We have a winner in our Harvest Right freeze-dryer give away contest! Our winner, Deborah G., had never won anything before, so hope her new freeze dryer is the beginning of a lucky streak! Deborah found our article about freeze-drying...

Dehydrated food has been popular with preppers, outdoor enthusiasts and those who like to preserve their own food because the technology is relatively cheap. In fact, if you live in the right climate you can dehydrate your own food for...

“So I have a year’s supply of food. The question is, can I live off it?” That’s the question that spurred Sherida, mother of six, to experiment with actually living off of the family’s emergency stored food for six months....

When I first began playing with my freeze dryer and experimenting with different foods, my excitement to be able to freeze dry in my own kitchen was . . . extreme, to say the least.I quickly realized the need to...

By Lisa Barker, Guest Blogger When I first began playing with my freeze dryer and experimenting with different foods, my excitement to be able to freeze dry in my own kitchen was . . . extreme, to say the least....

Some adventurous chefs have discovered us and the endless possibilities of freeze drying. We found this thread on eGullet – and were lucky enough to get to meet one of the chefs (code name “Chocolot”) in person. In fact, she’s...

Executive Summary Successful freeze drying begins long before you start your machine. From choosing fresh ingredients to packaging food properly after the cycle is complete, small habits can make a big difference in the quality of your results. Whether you're...

It’s back-to-school time once again, which means it’s time to tackle those hours between the last bell and family dinner. For many kids, after school hours are filled with homework, sports or other after-school activities – and the need for...