food preservation | Seed to Pantry

The Best Food Dehydrating Method

by Renee Pottle | Feb 7, 2022 | Dehydrating

What is the best method for dehydrating garden-fresh food? Should you dry in the sun or in the oven? Use a dehydrator or try one of the new home freeze dryers? Gardening and preserving the harvest go hand-in-hand. Once seedlings are lovingly coaxed into producing...

Dehydrate Grapes and Make Succulent Raisins

by Renee Pottle | Sep 8, 2020 | Canning and Preserving, Dried

Raisins are so ubiquitous that we barely notice them. But have you ever dehydrated grapes to make your own raisins? The end result is an unexpected pleasure.

Is Your Kitchen Ready for Coronavirus?

by Renee Pottle | Feb 26, 2020 | Basics, Real Food

What should you keep in your kitchen pantry in case of emergency?
Do you have enough food in the house to withstand a quarantine?
Stock your pantry with these foods to get through a natural disaster or coronavirus quarantine.