I’ve been hooked on freeze-drying for a while now. I’ll give you a fair warning: I haven’t actually purchased a freeze dryer yet. The more I research these machines, the …

Dipping your toes into the world of yogurt making, especially when you have never cultured a dairy product before, is a bit scary. When I was planning to make my …

We are halfway through summer, and my wife and I are bulking up our dehydrated food supply. One of our recent discussions was whether silica gel would be worth including …

If I’ve learned anything, it’s that in an emergency situation, time is the most precious commodity. A bug out roll can mean the difference between getting out of a nasty …

I’ve been making yogurt at home safely for many years. The first time I made my own fresh yogurt was an awakening. It was my first real attempt at processing …

Every spring and summer will find me at u-pick farms, farmer’s markets, and even my own garden stocking up on produce to dehydrate and vacuum seal. I’ve been doing this …