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Can I freeze dry everything? One of the most common questions people ask when they begin freeze drying is, "Can I freeze dry everything?" The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. Many foods freeze dry exceptionally...

One of the biggest advantages of freeze drying is the variety of foods it can preserve. From fresh fruits and vegetables to cooked meals and desserts, freeze drying gives people the flexibility to preserve many of the foods they already...

Texture is one of the biggest differences between freeze drying and dehydrating.

Freeze drying generally produces foods that are light, crisp, and porous, while dehydrating often creates foods that are chewy, leathery, firm, or crisp, depending on the food being preserved.

Neither texture is inherently better.

Each preservation method creates foods that excel in different situations.

Freeze-dried candy has gone from a niche novelty to one of the most talked-about treats around — showing up everywhere from farmers' markets to gas station shelves. Here's what's actually behind the trend. What Freeze-Drying Does to Candy Freeze-drying removes...

New Year's resolutions go back further than most people realize — an estimated 4,000 years, to when the ancient Babylonians marked the start of their year with promises to set things right. Centuries later, Julius Caesar moved the new year...

Freeze-dried candy is one of the most fun ways to experiment with a home freeze dryer. A chewy gummy can become light and crunchy. Taffy can puff dramatically. Hard candy can turn airy and easier to bite. And some candies...