A person cutting beets for canning in jars - Nat And Cody Gantz/Getty Images Canning is one of the best ways to store food for a long period of time, and it's super rewarding to be able to preserve ...

How does a freeze dryer work? Learn how to freeze-dry food at home when investing in a freeze-dryer to significantly extend the shelf life of food. This audio article was sponsored by Harvest Right ...

As the popularity of at-home freeze drying continues to grow, so do questions about its safety. Once primarily a commercial food preservation technique, freeze drying has made its way into homes, with ...

If you’re tired of forcing down prepackaged foods on the trail, it might be time to start preparing your own backcountry meals at home. Dehydrating is one popular option among backpackers, but ...

From a leader in backpacking meals to entrepreneurs putting their spin on the market, Oregon is a hub for freeze-dried food. In the Pacific Northwest, farmers markets show off the bounties of the ...

Food drying is a common process for preserving many types of food, including fruits and meat; however, drying can alter the food's quality and nutritional value. In recent years, researchers have ...