Dehydrating is probably the easiest food preservation method. Whether you’ll be using a dehydrator, like most folks, or rely on the power of the sun, just follow our recipes to enjoy delicious fruits, veggies and condiments year-long.
Homesteaders work awfully hard to cultivate and harvest their own homegrown fruit. After all of the diligent time, care and energy you put into the process it is only right that you should be able to enjoy the literal fruits of your labors! But unfortunately you’ll have a pretty limited amount of time to do …
Sometimes having comfort food on hand can make all the difference in your mental game during a crisis. But most “luxury” treats don’t really fit into a long-term storage plan too well. Take ice cream for instance. No refrigeration, no ice cream, right? Not so fast. We all know that ice cream is made mostly …
Dehydration is a popular method of preserving food. You can make everything from fruit leather to jerky without much difficulty. There are many foods that you can dehydrate for an easy treat, but you should always know what you’re getting into with dehydration. Not all foods are good for dehydration and that’s something that you …
If you are new to the adventure of DIY in the kitchen, you probably are reading all about the many toys you will need to turn your kitchen into a kitchen Gordon Ramsey himself would be jealous of. While it is great to have a Ramsey-worthy kitchen, it is better to start with what you …
Say what? Yup, you can dehydrate canned pears – any canned fruit can be dehydrated! You may wonder why you would want to dehydrate fruit that is already canned for long term storage. I can only tell you why I do it. In summer I can my own pears to ensure I have plenty for …
Dehydrated foods are a staple among hikers and backpackers because it’s tasty and has a long shelf-life. You can mix and match depending on what you want to eat while on a hike and keep a fully stocked ‘pantry’ in your pack. Meat, fruits, veggies, herbs and so on provide ample variety while out and …
Originating in the Eastern region of the Mediterranean, kale was cultivated as early as 2000 B.C. As a vegetable, kale is a member of the cabbage family as well as the mustard family, kale is even a part of the Brussel sprout family. With its hearty crisp earthy flavor, it offers up plenty of flavor …
Have a large amount of fresh fruit from the garden or co-op? These no cook fruit leather dehydrator recipes are an easy and healthy snack for your family. Dehydrating is a terrific way to preserve the harvest, especially when you have a significant amount of fresh fruit from the garden or co-op. Try these fruit …
In an effort to clean out our freezers for the upcoming gardening, chicken and turkey “season”, I have been making a lot of jerky lately. My kids love it, my hubby loves it, and the dog loves it as much as she can. Well, when no one is looking anyway. After all the canning of …
Bone broth is so good for you in so many ways. Making broth or stock is a quick and easy way to add healthy benefits to your diet. However, making lots of bone broth can take up a lot of room in your fridge… With all that I have going on in my fridge, I …
