DIY Muesli: A Tutorial
Muesli is a cross between granola and a bowl of oatmeal. With my DIY muesli mix, it is easily customizable, healthy, and easy to fit in with your food storage pantry! I will never not sing the praises of how…
Freeze-Dried Yogurt: A Tutorial
What do you think when you hear the words, “freeze-fried yogurt.” Outer-space astronaut food Those Gerber things for babies? In fact, freeze dried yogurt is incredibly delicious, versatile, and definitely something for all ages. Even my 14 year-old son asks to…
THRIVE Express Meals: A Tutorial
What kind of food should I put in my 72 hour kit? This is a question I hear a lot. A lot of people get a pack of granola bars and some jerky and call it good, but generally speaking…
All about the freeze-drying process
I love freeze-dried foods. They’ve come a long way since the days of “astronaut ice cream”! This graphic explains the process and how nutrients are retained. You can always tell freeze-dried foods from those that have been dehydrated because the…
Freeze-Dried Cheese: A Tutorial
Cheese is one of those staples that many of us have difficulty doing without. It’s used as a key ingredient in lots of things, from cheese and crackers to tacos and casseroles. Unfortunately, the kind of cheese we tend to…
Freeze-Dried Fruit: A Tutorial
Freeze-dried (FD) fruit makes an excellent addition to your everyday pantry, particularly when you need to pack school lunches, work lunches, or need a quick, delicious snack. It can be used to make quick, simple breakfasts, fun and interesting lunches, and even…