I'm Darcy, and I'm a dehydrating fiend! I love talking about food preservation through dehydrating, and all the ways that it can be used to create a stocked pantry and wonderful meals for your family!
How to Use Dehydrated Foods
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Hi, Reader! I know it's been a while since we've talked, and I'll apologize right up front. I'm in a season of life that is busy and a little stressful, and let some things slide. So I'll understand if you see this letter and think, who is this?! But first, I want to know what's been going on in your life! How was your summer? How was the garden production? How's your pantry faring after a season of preservation? Let me know! How Do You Use Dehydrated Foods?This is probably the second most often question I'm asked. The first one is usually what did I do wrong (and that answer is usually not giving things enough time). But people really want to know how to use the dehydrated foods they put up. I know I love looking at all the pretty food sitting on my shelf - it really makes me happy! But we need to use the stuff we're putting up! Not only because we don't want it to go bad simply because it looks pretty, but also because if you really hit a wall and need it in an emergency, the last thing you want to do is try to figure it out! So I've been putting together some compilation videos to help show you how I use the foods that I put up. I'm not a fancy cook, but I do feed my family well with the foods I make. Most of the recipes are quick, simple, and don't require a bunch of fancy ingredients you may not keep in your pantry. Here is the list of videos you can check out to see dehydrated foods in action!• What I Actually Make with My Dehydrated Foods • You Won't Believe What You Can Make with Dehydrated Foods • Dehydrated Food Recipes Your Family Will Love But I don't like watching videos...And of course, if you're not a video person, most of those recipes are already on the website, ready for you to print off and put on your next meal plan! Until next time... Nevertheless, she preserved! Darcy! P.S. I really do want to know what's happening in your life right now. Just hit respond! I'll be the one reading it! P.S.S. I also have a new video out this week that talks about about things I wish you knew about dehydrating if you're struggling!
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Darcy @ The Purposeful Pantry
I'm Darcy, and I'm a dehydrating fiend! I love talking about food preservation through dehydrating, and all the ways that it can be used to create a stocked pantry and wonderful meals for your family!
Hi, Reader! Do you ever feel like you have made all this dehydrated food, only to put it on your shelf and leave it there because you're not sure what to do with it? I know that's a real sticking point for many. Canned food seems so easy - but dehydrated seems alien. So today, I hope that I can help you with some ideas - from breakfast to lunch to snacks to dinner to dessert - that can help spark your creativity in how to use your dehydrated foods. Watch How to Use Dehydrated Foods Now! Watch...
Hi, Reader! A first question I get from almost every beginner is, "I put my food in the dehydrator for 6 hours, like the manual said, and everything is not dry. What did I do wrong?" My anwer almost always is - trusting that timer. Learn more about why timers are good for nothing more than watching time past when it comes to dehydrating: Watch video TLDR: In this video, I show how to dehydrate cherries, and the danger of relying on that timer instead of whether a food is actually dry or not....
Hi, Reader! It is peak gardening and harvest season for everyone, and I bet you might be drowning in zucchini. So I have a new video today on how to dry it, and how to create a savory zucchini muffin that will give you a great breakfast or snack, especially for those of you who are trying to get off the sweat muffins! Click the image to watch the video! We learn about correct muffin blending, what happens when you forget an ingredient, and why your muffins might be a little tough! Watch video...