Love those little marshmallows in your hot chocolate in the winter? Are there just never enough? Learn how to make your own! I admit that I buy those envelopes of hot chocolate for the winter. My kids love it, it’s so easy to mix with a bit of milk and be done. I can make […]
What Foods Can You Not Dehydrate?
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Have you ever wondered what foods you can and cannot dehydrate? Here’s a practical list from Mom with a PREP. Have you ever wondered if you could dehydrate something as wonderful as avocados? I have. I love them, and they have such a short lifespan, and I want to preserve their awesomeness…but can I actually […]
Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook – A Must Have for Every PREPared Kitchen
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I always spent a lot of time scouring the internet for how to dehydrate certain foods when I was first learning how to dehydrate. And even now, I find myself going to do research on those foods that aren’t so easy to dehydrate. Then…this book, The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook by Tammy Gangloff, came along. And it […]
How to Dehydrate Strawberries + A Quick Tip for Hulling
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Strawberry season is a small window of opportunity to have fresh, tasty fruit available for all sorts of wonderful dishes, jams, etc. Because there is such a small window of opportunity to have fresh, locally grown strawberries, we stock up and dehydrate or freeze them to use throughout the year. How to Dehydrate Strawberries […]
How to Dehydrate Ginger Root and Make Ginger Powder
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How to dehydrate ginger root and get the best ginger powder you’ve ever tasted! It’s so easy to do, and it will change your pantry forever! Let’s open our pantry today, shall we? Ground Ginger that so many of use in our cooking is actually a rhizome of the Ginger Plant (but we still know it […]
How to Dehydrate Watermelon (Watermelon Candy)
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Do you have more watermelon than you can deal with? Learn how to make watermelon candy. This easy DIY food storage recipe to dehydrate watermelon will make your day … and your kids will love it! Summertime is prime time for watermelon. In fact, I can’t even imagine buying watermelon in the middle of winter […]
How to Dehydrate or Freeze Raspberries
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If you’re like me, raspberries make you happy. They look scrumptious, taste wonderful, and store easily. Yes, you heard it here. They store easily. So don’t weep over the short raspberry season we have. Embrace it, gather up the fruits, and learn to preserve that wonderful goodness for the deep dark recesses of winter when […]
How to Make Green Powder – Don’t Waste Another Leaf!
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Come sit down by me. I have a story to tell you. It might be scary, but I’m right here by you. You are not alone. This was my story: The crisper drawer of my refrigerator was a one way ticket to a slow, slimy, green death. I bought all the greens we needed for […]
Awww NUTS! A Guide to Nuts and Their Long-Term Storage Benefits
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PIN IT! Proteins are one of those long-term food storage items that people worry about the most, especially if they aren’t canners. How do you store enough proteins to keep your family healthy without relying on canned meats from the grocer’s shelves. Nuts are a great option! However, nuts and seeds aren’t great for long-term […]
How to Dehydrate Lettuce – Seriously, I do!
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I know..I know…why on earth would anyone want to dehydrate lettuce? My answer? Because I can! Now is prime lettuce growing season all over the United States. The weather isn’t too hot, it isn’t too cold, and lettuce loves milder temps. So what do you do when your lettuce crop is more bounty than you […]