Freeze-Drying the Harvest: Preserving Food
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- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
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- Review due · Low
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Product description
Take the mystery out of freeze-drying and discover one of the most effective food preservation methods available today. <em>Freeze-Drying the Harvest: Preserving Food the Modern Way</em> by Carolyn Thomas provides a complete, step-by-step guide to preserving food at home while maintaining flavor, texture, and nutritional value.<br><br>Hardcover Book<br>Published by: Homestead Living<br><br>Whether you're preserving a bumper garden harvest, building a long-term food pantry, reducing food waste, or preparing convenient meals for busy days, this comprehensive resource covers everything you need to know. Learn how to choose and use a freeze dryer, prepare foods for processing, safely package and store your finished products, and rehydrate foods for everyday use.<br><br>Filled with detailed tutorials, helpful charts, practical tips, and real-world experience from a working homestead, this book makes freeze-drying approachable for beginners while offering valuable insights for experienced preservers.<br><br>From fruits and vegetables to meats, dairy products, soups, casseroles, and even desserts, you'll gain the confidence to preserve a wide variety of foods for year-round enjoyment.<br><br><strong>What You'll Learn:</strong><br><ul><li>The seven essential steps of safe home freeze-drying</li><li>How to choose and set up a freeze dryer</li><li>Which foods freeze-dry best and which to avoid</li><li>Proper storage methods for long-term shelf life</li><li>How to rehydrate freeze-dried foods successfully</li><li>Ways to reduce food waste and preserve seasonal harvests</li><li>Freeze-drying tips for fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, and meals</li><li>Maintenance and care for your freeze-drying equipment</li></ul>
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- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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