What’s the first kitchen tool that comes to mind when you think of home food preservation? For many people, it’s probably a freezer or a canning jar, but if you want to put up a lot of food, ...

Dehydrating food is considered one of our oldest—if not oldest—method for preserving food. For as long as our species has been gathering, foraging, and throwing spears at wild beasts, we have been ...

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Years ago, I witnessed an older Greek woman tending raisins drying on her sunny rooftop on the island of Crete. It seemed a timeless moment as I watched her wooden pitchfork gently turn the deep ...

Dehydrating food has been a practical preservation strategy since ancient times. Today, dehydrated foods pop up everywhere from your favorite snack aisle to your local sporting goods store.

Dehydrating peppers is an effective way to preserve their flavor and extend their shelf life. This process can be done ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gone are the days when people used to sun-dry their fruit, vegetables, and protein to extend their shelf life. Today, food dehydrators are all ...

The University of Illinois Extension has produced a series of webinars about food preservation and invited libraries to offer watch parties for the public. Carthage Public Library District will be ...