Dehydrate pickles and create an awesomely sour snack chip, or powder and have the best salty, sour, seasoning to use with popcorn, chicken salad, potato salad, and more! Use these easy instructions to extend the use of a boring jar of pickles! There are always those projects that I love trying because I can. I…
Use this Basic Pantry Staples Checklist to help you stock the basics for a well-rounded, pantry that fits your family’s needs and helps you create meals your family will love. You can easily adapt this for long-term storage. Do you ever open your pantry and wonder what the heck you’re supposed to have stored? My…
Have you run out of ideas for your dehydrator? Are you ready to tackle something more than the basics? Here are 12 unique dehydrating projects you may not have thought of doing before. And don’t worry, they are easy, too! Which of these two people are you? You have a dehydrator, but have you done…
Learn how to dehydrate marshmallows for yourself, and take the next step with how to make marshmallow powder with this easy DIY! And yes, they are just like those fun cereal marshmallows you remember as a kid! Who doesn’t love a big steaming mug of hot cocoa? Especially if it’s been made with cream or…
Ready to snuggle up and have a warm, chocolatey beverage by the fire to keep warm? Make this bulk DIY hot cocoa mix for your pantry for winter-time snuggles. It’s quick and easy and can be adjusted for almost any dietary need! Here’s an interesting tidbit! Is there a difference between hot chocolate and hot…
Do you stock baking soda or bicarbonate of soda in your pantry, but don’t know how to use it for more than an occasional recipe or making kids’ volcano science projects? Here are 50+ uses for baking soda to help you around your home! When I’m cleaning, I tend to reach for something homemade, rather…
Learn how to make your own DIY Liquid Dehydrator Tray for broths, liquids, fruit leathers and even drying powders! Are you ever scared fo doing fruit leathers, stocks or broths, or even re-drying powders because you think they’ll just leak off the edge of your dehydrator trays? Or have you ever found that your dehydrated…
Have you ever wondered how to make your dehydrated blueberries more versatile? Learn how to dehydrate blueberries and make blueberry powder to use it to update yogurt, in dressings, in sauces, and more! Dehydrated blueberries are a joy, but blueberry powder takes it all up a notch to extend the usefulness of your blueberry harvest….
Have you learned to condition dehydrated food? Learn how easy it is to take the necessary next steps after drying your favorite fruits and vegetables. Ever have that moment when you open your jar of dehydrated strawberries and find mold inside?! Learn the easy steps to condition dehydrated food to ensure your hard work doesn’t…
Learn how to dehydrate sweet bell peppers and make them last even longer for your pantry – and make a mock paprika powder for your spice cabinet! Are you tired of running out to buy one bell pepper for a soup, stew or casserole, and always buy a second or third because you might need…
Dehydrate apples to make yummy cinnamon apple snacks and make apple powder! It’s a great first dehydrating project for kids, and a great way to use up your apples for afterschool snacks or treats! Dehydrated apples are a terrific snack. They’re sweet, they’re nutritious, they are great for adding to baked goods to give an…
Get even more ways to add nutrition to your Saturday morning pancakes! They are a carb-loading dream…but feel guilty that they aren’t adding any real nutrition to your week? Here are ten great tips to help you add extra nutrition to your pancakes! Who doesn’t love pancakes? They are a staple of the modern American…
Dehydrate canned pumpkin, save tons of space in your pantry, and give you tons of ways to use pumpkin powder all year long! It even lets you make pumpkin pies any time you want without storing those cans! I have a confession to make. I hoard pumpkins. Lots of it. Do you remember the pumpkin shortage…
Knowing how to make and use vegetable powder takes your dehydrating to the next level! Here is a quick and easy way to make them even more versatile! Vegetable powder! Do you get so excited to dehydrate vegetables, then let them sit on a shelf, unsure of how to use them. Or maybe you realize…
Ways to creatively use beans from your food storage – even if you hate beans. They are perfect for your food storage because they are so versatile in so many ways. There’s a food storage mantra: Store what you eat, and eat what you store. While I hold to that mantra 99% of the time,…
Did you just buy a new dehydrator? Or are you surprising your spouse or mom with one? Here are some budget-friendly dehydrator tools to make your job much easier while saving you a ton of money! Now, before we start out, NONE of these tools is necessary to get you started dehydrating. Basic Dehydrating Tools…
