It came…it finally came! My brand spankin’ new Harvest Right freeze dryer arrived this week, and it brings me so much joy! My mind has been flooded with freeze dry ideas, items I want to add to my long-term food storage: fruit, meat, candy, and a plethora of other goodies! My first official, non-test run ...

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Unboxing Harvest Right Freeze Dryer

I made a gigantic purchase for the homestead: a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer! If you follow along with my story, you know that creating a proper food storage system and being self-sufficient are incredibly important to me—and they should be to you too! Proper food storage begins with buying groceries from the store or growing produce ...

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Difference Between Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Food

Why buy vanilla at the store when you can make your own vanilla extract? It’s easy and fun... and no funky additives! Vanilla extract is a main ingredient in many baking recipes, so make it a pantry staple. I’m not sure why I put off making homemade vanilla extract for so long, but I'm so happy ...

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Have you noticed how odd the world FEELS lately?Seems like we can't get back to "normal" (whatever that is, or was). Maybe I’m alone in my sentiments, but I’m still building up my food storage nonetheless, and you should too! Over the past few years, I've successfully created a well-stocked pantry that could last me ...

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How To Build Your Own Food Storage

Did you know that you can make hot chocolate from scratch? It is incredibly easy and a healthier alternative to other store-bought brands. Store-bought hot chocolate pouches generally contain hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and corn syrup solids—all bad news! In addition to making a tasty hot cocoa powder free of weird gunk, you can give it ...

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Homemade Hot Chocolate