Let’s talk about why the temperature of food matters when freeze drying. Understanding the importance of temperature in the freeze-drying process is key to preserving the quality and longevity of your freeze-dried foods. Freeze drying, also known as lyophilization, involves removing moisture from food by first freezing it, then creating a vacuum to turn the…
Should I pack my freeze dried food warm or cold? The temperature of freeze dried food is important. Have you ever wondered why your freeze-dried food turns soggy? I’ve noticed many people facing this issue in online groups and blog comments. I believe the answer lies in a basic understanding of chemistry and biology….
If you’re looking into freeze drying food at home, you probably have questions about what foods turn out well using this method. While many items can be successfully freeze dried, some are better candidates than others. In this ultimate guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the best and worst foods to freeze…
Can You Freeze Dry Soup You bet you can freeze dry soup. You can freeze dry homemade soups, canned soups, leftovers, and more. There’s no wrong way to store soup. One of the reasons we would love to freeze dry soups is because soup is pretty much a meal in itself. Have you ever sat…
Freeze Dried Bananas One of our family favorites is freeze dried bananas. This is also one of the fruits that we recommend doing first with the freeze drier. If you’re new to freeze drying, start with bananas. They’re phenomenal, hard to mess up, and very versatile for use. What Can You Do With Freeze Dried…
What Do I Need To Freeze Dry I didn’t think I would need so many freeze drying tools. There have been times when my husband wants to get a tool, and he will say: “It’s not something that you would use all the time, but something that when you need it, it’s nice to have.”…
In my other life, if you’ve read my about page, you’ll know that I’m a USA Today Best-Selling author in multiple pen names/genres. I love writing. It’s a calling in my life. Well, this site and the youtube channel are so much fun, I decided to create a book on the basics of freeze drying….
Things Are Good To Try Some things you won’t want to try again. There are some things I won’t freeze dry again. Years ago in college I took up sky diving. I had a Canadian friend who wanted to start a college Sky Diving Club. So, we did. I was the first girl to jump….
Why Freeze Drying Herbs Is Important For Health Preserving herbs by freeze drying is extremely important to me. Many years ago I had the unfortunate experience of being over-dosed (first with Thyroid medication) by my Doctor. I’ll avoid going into all the details, but it resulted in my blacking out and my husband finding me…
How to Freeze Dry Dairy: Sour Cream, Evaporated Milk & Kefir Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you had to rely on your food storage and reserves? I’ve had this happen a few times over the years. One such occasion was on May 18, 1980. Mount St. Helens in Washington State exploded…
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