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Dried Peaches

Take as many peaches as you like, that are ripe. Being ripe is important – you will get out of it what you put in. Wash them under running water to remove the fuzzy covering, dry off gently, then peel. Run a knife around to make quarters and pit. Then slice evenly as desired. Fill the dehydrator trays so they have… Continue reading Dried Peaches

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Dehydrating Celery

Dehydrating celery: remove the stalks from the leaves, place in single layers on mesh lined dehydrator trays. Dry at 135° till dry. Time will depend on humidity in your area. Mine took a few hours, we have very dry air right now though. At the same time I finely chopped the stalks from the leaves and then… Continue reading Dehydrating Celery

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Peppery Dried Strawberries

Summer is nearly here and that means dehydrating time is here. Usually my first seasonal item is strawberries. When I was little my Mom would take my brother and I berry picking so she could make jam and dry berries. One of my earliest memories is picking berries in the sun, in fields surrounded by… Continue reading Peppery Dried Strawberries

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Dehydrating Canned Artichokes and Artichoke Zucchini Alfredo Rice

Water packed canned artichokes might not be something common to dehydrate, but it is a great ingredient to have on hand for backpacking, camping and prepping meals. Take one can of water packed artichokes and drain well. I used my mini food chopper to quickly dice them up. Then spread one can on each tray.… Continue reading Dehydrating Canned Artichokes and Artichoke Zucchini Alfredo Rice