Category Archives: Dehydrating

Getting Started with Dehydrating Foods

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jodi

Dehydrating foods is WAY easier than I thought. See a few pics and some fun ideas on more things to dehydrate. Continue reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Dehydrating, Fruits and Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Blasts from the Past: Learning the Lost Arts of Self Reliance

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Julie

See how Jodi has taught herself some of the old-fashioned skills such as canning, sprouting, etc. Continue reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Events, Fruits and Vegetables, Gardening, Jodi's Progress, Sprouting | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Day 9: Food Storage Christmas (fruits and veggies)

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

While not critical for sustaining life, fruits and vegetables are a welcome addition to any food storage program for the health benefits, variety, and to help you save money on your day to day grocery shopping. Include the Day 9 … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Gifts, Dehydrating, Fruits and Vegetables, Gardening, General | Tagged | 1 Comment

Basics of Food Dehydration

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

This information is taken from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, Circular 1227. For even more detailed information please visit their website. Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. The early American settlers … Continue reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Fruits and Vegetables | Tagged , , , , | 26 Comments