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Canning or Freeze Drying?

Canning or Freeze Drying?

Canning, as a way of food preservation, was invented by in the late 1800’s. It has been a popular method for preserving fruits, vegetables, and meats for hundreds of years. However, in the 20thcentury, a relatively new preservation method called...

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RELOCATION; A FOOD PRESERVER’S WORST NIGHTMARE, OR IS IT?

RELOCATION; A FOOD PRESERVER’S WORST NIGHTMARE, OR IS IT?

Sometimes, life just throws a curve ball, doesn’t it? We spend years expecting a certain outcome, and suddenly, CHANGE.   As we approached middle age, we purchased a home that fulfilled our dream. It wasn’t fancy or expensive. It couldn’t...

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Freeze Drying Apples

Freeze Drying Apples

Apple harvesting season is near and it seems apple-infused recipes are only second to pumpkin spice infused recipes. It used to be that in order to make apples last through the winter, they had to be stored in a cool,...

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Freeze Dryer Quickly Pays for Itself

Freeze Dryer Quickly Pays for Itself

A Home Freeze Dryer will quickly pay for itself in a number of ways: Preserve food you normally waste and throw away. Easily preserve produce from gardens and fruit trees. Create your own long term, emergency food storage. A number...

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Freeze Drying vs. dehydrated

Freeze Drying vs. dehydrated

Until now, canning food has been one of the best methods of home food preservation available. There are problems with canning, however, including a high risk of spoilage, short shelf life, reduced nutritional value, limited variety as well as a...

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