I said I wouldn’t do it….but I did: I made another order from Azure Standard! LOL! After last month’s massive haul, I said I wouldn’t need anything for a while. And although that is technically true, items just happened to "slip into" my shopping cart recently, but I didn’t go as crazy this time and ...

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Azure Standard Haul Items I Use On My Homestead

Are you new to food preservation or maybe you aren’t new and are curious about freeze drying? Maybe you have been wondering if a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer is right for you and your needs? Well, this episode is all about freeze drying and my experience with my Harvest Right Freeze Dryer.There are different methods ...

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The Pros and Cons of Freeze Drying Foods

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