I found some interesting websites that of course led me to other sites. I am so excited! I have been wanting to learn more about food preservation, and how to extend the life of my garden. I have so much to learn.
I came across a website called Dehydrate2Store which has videos as well as printed "how to" information on dehydration, and recipes. It is for the beginner as well as the seasoned food dehydrator. It made it all look so simple. It is a free website with a newsletter which you can sign up to receive via email. I printed off a lot of material which they have on their website as well as pdf docs to download and save. This is a great little site...I recommend it for the beginner.
The next step was to research food dehydration further, including books, equipment, packaging, and utensils for usage and safe handling.
Here is what I found:
The comprehensive handbook for dehydrating foods at home. Dehydrating is one of the most effective ways to preserve food for
maximum nutrition at very low cost. Sales of dehydrators are soaring as
many cooks reject the suspect ingredients in commercially prepared
foods. Dehydrating with the recipes in this book is one way to control
all ingredients and please the whole family.Recipes for dried
ingredients include herbs and seasonings, fruits, fruit leathers,
vegetables and beef jerky. These nutritious ingredients are included in
400 delicious recipes.
- All-in-one kit has a top mounted fanEasily dries fruit, vegetables and jerky quickly and evenly
- Comes with 5 trays and jerky gun
- Includes fruit roll sheet; recipe guide
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
