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Best Practices: Start with the end in mind Freeze-dried food has entered the home food preservation scene! Domestic freeze dryers have been introduced to homeowners within the past 10 years. More preservation enthusiasts have ventured into this form of food preservation. Once a machine has been chosen and placed in your home, there are a […]
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Good reasons to freeze-dry Freeze-drying has long been used by outdoor enthusiasts for lightweight snacks and complete meals on the trail; but did you know freeze-dried foods are also great for quick and healthy snacks, traveling, easy meal preparation, emergency preparedness, and even homemade pet food. Freeze-drying is a terrific way to reduce food waste […]
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What is the difference? Food Dehydration, Freezing, and Freeze-Drying Have you ever wondered the difference between dehydration, freezing, and freeze-drying food? One of the oldest methods of preserving food for long-term storage is drying or dehydration. Later, with the invention of electricity, we incorporated refrigeration and freezing, with freezing as another method for long-term food […]
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Do you want to reduce your food waste? Would you like to have shelf stable foods in case of emergency? Do you like to prepare healthy snacks? Do you enjoy camping, hiking, or hunting? If you answered yes to one or all these questions, freeze drying may be for you! What is Freeze-Drying? According to […]
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The pandemic prompted many more people to plant vegetable gardens this year. Both seed companies and Extension Master Gardener programs have noticed this increase between purchases and visits to online courses and resources. Some people had the time to plant because they were off work or working at home, others planted as a way to […]
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While strawberry season is waning here in Ohio, other berries are ripe and ready for enjoyment. Blackberries and raspberries have their peak season in July, while blueberries are generally available mid-July -September. Not only are berries a sweet treat this time of year, they are also some of the most nutrient dense foods we can […]
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Fall is an ideal time to think about preserving what is left of your herb bounty from the summer. Preserving herbs now makes them available to use throughout the winter for cooking and garnishes. Herbs are also a great way to add flavor to a dish without adding salt, fat, or sugar. Herbs contain antioxidants […]
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As a young child I remember my dad eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast. I’m not an oatmeal fan at all and I remember thinking to myself, how could he eat the same thing repeatedly. For me it’s something about the texture that I can’t get past. However, now that I’m older I’ve realized that […]
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While May is considered National Strawberry Month, late May and early June are the perfect time to pick your own or purchase locally grown berries in the Mid-West. To select the very best berries – choose those with full red color, as they will not continue to ripen like some other fruits. The caps should […]
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I love walking into the grocery store into the produce section! The colors and textures of the fruits and vegetables are bright and beautiful. Seeing my fridge at home packed with a bright selection of fresh produce is fun too if I have a plan to use them all. One-third of the world’s food is […]
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