What is food dehydration, and why would you choose to dehydrate foods? Food dehydration is simply the removal of water from food—to aid its preservation. Essentially the process works by reducing the product’s moisture content via evaporation—to adequate levels, limiting microbial growth and other reactions. Though among the oldest food preservation methods, … [Read more...] about Dehydrate Foods by 3 Easy Methods: Electric Dehydrator, Oven, Air Fryer
Home Canning and Preserving
How to Make (Easily!) and Freeze Delicious and Homemade Hash Browns
Hash browns are oh-so-versatile! From a savory breakfast side to an alternative to French fries served with your favorite burger, these tasty spuds are a favorite for many. Most people pick them up in the frozen foods section of the grocery store. And that's just fine. But with rapidly rising food costs, many home cooks are looking for fresh ideas to trim down their weekly … [Read more...] about How to Make (Easily!) and Freeze Delicious and Homemade Hash Browns
How to Dehydrate Carrots
Let's talk about how to dehydrate carrots. Carrots are wonderfully sweet, go great in soups and stews, and offer excellent nutritional benefits. Also, they are easy to dehydrate. And when you are ready to cook with them, they rehydrate beautifully. Carrots are ideal for planting in your garden, especially because you can turn them about twice a year, spring and autumn. … [Read more...] about How to Dehydrate Carrots
Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Anyone who shops for weekly groceries can attest to the fact that food costs are rising--seemingly by the week! Do you feel like the same grocery basket of pantry items that cost you $100 a few short months ago now totals about $130? Well, you are not imagining it. The prices are edging up, a little bit at a time. We need a game plan to control our food costs We … [Read more...] about Food Costs Are Rising and We Uncovered Why
Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
This sweet tea jelly is so good. I promise, it will knock the socks off of everyone you serve it to, and that's a fact. Literally, since a friend shared this with me a few weeks ago, I asked several people to taste test it. Before sharing recipes, I always make a test batch and ask for opinions. After all, the DIY Home & Garden brand is my livelihood. I can honestly state … [Read more...] about Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
