What is the difference between freeze dried food and dehydrated food, and why does it matter for homesteaders? At first blush, freeze-dried food and dehydrated food – or using a freeze dryer vs. using a dehydrator to preserve food – may seem the same. So why would I buy a home freeze dryer when I […]
1 Week of Healthy Camping Food: Our Canoe Trip Meal Plan
Freeze dried camping food sold by backpacking companies is expensive and is often full of preservatives and fillers that aren’t very healthy. They way I see it, when I am burning so much energy hiking or paddling I want the most nourishing food possible. I also want the most delicious food possible, which is why […]
A Quick and Easy Way to Dehydrate Mushrooms
Mushrooms go bad quickly, but luckily dehydrating them is a quick and easy way to preserve a lot for later!