How to Dehydrate Food: Tips and Techniques for Food Preservation

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The How to Dehydrate Food blog shares invaluable tips on successfully drying a variety of fresh foods and how to preserve them for long-term storage. Access Susan's free eBooks "How to Grow & Dehydrate Herbs," plus Susan's "Six Simple Steps" for drying food. Join her as she unlocks dehydrating magic!

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Food Dehydration Storage Maintenance Guide: Troubleshooting Tips

A perfect pantry in a perfect world!

This food dehydration storage maintenance guide helps you master dried food storage techniques.

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Food Dehydrating Made Easy on Udemy

"Food Dehydrating Made Easy" on Udemy - 3 hr course

Food Dehydrating Made Easy on Udemy: Online course on Udemy

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Food Dehydrating 101 Video Course

1 hr Udemy course called "Food Dehydrating 101"

Food Dehydrating 101 - in case of a 9-1-1 Food Emergency: Take our 1-hour Course NOW!

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Plastic Wrap Guide: How to Wrap Vacuum-Sealed Packages

Eight step guide on how to wrap your vacuum-sealed packages with plastic wrap

Plastic Wrap Guide: Protect brittle dehydrated foods stored inside food vacuum-sealed bags and stop bag punctures!

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Dehydrated Dog Food: Is It a Good Option for Your Pet?

Bruce Bite. Photo by Aaron Andary on Unsplash.

Is dehydrated dog food right for your pet? Discover its safety, digestibility, and how to make it at home.

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Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne: Our 2004 Survival Story

'Before' and 'After' collage of Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne's destruction of a newly-built workshop

How we survived hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004—lessons learned, food loss, and how dehydration changed our prep.

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FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags Review: Are They Worth It?

Quart and Gallon FoodSaver Reusable Bags

FoodSaver Reusable Vacuum Sealer Bags Review: Real-life tips, sealing advice, and must-know pros + cons before you buy.

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How to Dehydrate Corn: Frozen, Fresh, or Canned Kernels

Delicious Corn and Corn Chowder

Learn how to dehydrate corn the easy way—from frozen, fresh, or canned—for soups, fritters, and homemade cornmeal!

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Food Dehydrating Audiobook: How to Dry Fresh or Frozen Food

Easy Food Dehydrating and Safe Food Storage audiobook cover

Food Dehydrating Audiobook: All you need to know about dehydrating fresh or frozen food!

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Fight Inflation and Be Survival Savvy With Food Dehydration

man in a storm with an umbrella

Learn how to fight inflation and be survival savvy by dehydrating food, saving money, and cutting waste fast.

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20 Taste-Tested Easy Recipes eBook

20 Taste-Tested Easy Recipes

20 Taste-Tested Easy Recipes eBook: Easy recipes that contain dehydrated food. On Sale Now!

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Dog Treats by Donna: Homemade Chicken Jerky for Pets

Jenna is slicing raw chicken to make jerky for her and her mom's dogs

Dog Treats by Donna: Chicken jerky dog treats! Easy, healthy recipe from Donna & Jenna with just 1 ingredient—no junk.

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Storing Rice and Flour: Long-Term Dry Food Storage Tips

Mylar bags inside plastic (lidded) bins

Learn safe methods for storing rice and flour in bins, buckets, and jars with oxygen absorbers for long-term freshness.

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Feed Buckets With Lids for Long-Term Food Storage

5-gallon, #2 plastic food-grade feed buckets with lids

Discover why feed buckets with lids are ideal for storing dehydrated food safely and easily in bulk.

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Be Prepared for Hurricane Season: Food, Water & Safety Tips

'Before' and 'After' collage of Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne's destruction of a newly-built workshop

Be Prepared for hurricane season. Learn how to prep food, water, shutters, and supplies before the storm hits.

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Millet and Quinoa: Nutrition, Cooking Tips & Storage

Millet and Quinoa in tubs, side by side

Discover the health benefits of millet and quinoa, how to cook them, and ways to use them in everyday meals.

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How to Dehydrate Onions: Tips for Smell, Safety & Storage

Onions in a pile

Learn how to dehydrate onions safely, reduce the smell, and protect pets. Includes drying times, tips, and FAQs.

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Brussels Sprouts: How to Dehydrate & Enjoy Them Year-Round

kid eating brussels sprouts

Learn how to dehydrate Brussels sprouts, plus tips, FAQs, and delicious ways to enjoy these mini cabbages anytime.

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How Many Vegetables Fill a Dehydrator: Tray Guide & Tips

Celery on a Nesco dehydrator tray

Discover how many vegetables fill a dehydrator with our tray-by-tray guide for fresh and frozen produce.

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How Much Fruit Fills a Dehydrator: Tray Guide & Tips

sliced in half green grapes on a Nesco dehydrator

Find out how much fruit fills a dehydrator with our easy tray guide for Nesco and Excalibur machines.

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Easy Food Dehydrating eBook: Effortless Food Preservation

Easy Food Dehydrating paperback on a wooden shelf with decorative objects

Easy Food Dehydrating eBook: Effortless Food Preservation, Tips on How to Store Food for long-term storage.

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How to Dehydrate Garlic: Elephant or Regular Cloves

Garlic bulb with loose peeled cloves

Learn how to dehydrate garlic — both elephant and regular — for long-lasting flavor in soups, stews, and garlic salt!

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How to Make Dog Food So Delicious Your Pup Can't Resist

Make Your Own Dog Food eBook showing different reading devices

How to Make Dog Food: Chicken Chow Made at Home With Love - So Delicious Your Pup Can't Resist

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Excalibur French Door Dehydrator Review - Full Breakdown

Excalibur definition of Hyperwave and Parallexx technology

Honest Excalibur French Door dehydrator review. Learn if it’s worth the counter space and investment.

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Dehydrated Potato-Beaded Necklace: Janetta's DIY Art

Dehydrated blue painted potato-beaded necklace on a brown background

Make your own dehydrated potato-beaded necklace like Janetta! A fun DIY craft using oven-dried potatoes and paint.

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