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Review “Simple and easy, dehydrating foods intensifies their natural delicious flavors so they're ready for snacking and to add to your favorite soups and stews, cakes, and cookies. This book is chockfull of practical advice and plenty of wisdom.” ―Beth Dooley, author of In Winter’s Kitchen “Food dehydration is preservation at its purest, oldest, humblest form. If you thought you would be just drying your fruits and vegetables, keep reading. Soon you will be making your own dried snacks and soups, even cereal—for convenience, backpacking, or gifts.” ― Kirsten Shockey, author of Fermented Vegetables and Fiery Ferments “In this era of super storms, having a supply of dehydrated foods just makes sense, and this is the book to guide you on your path.” ― Andrea Chesman, author of The Pickled Pantry and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How “The most comprehensive book on drying food I have ever seen.” ― Barbara Pleasant, author of Homegrown Pantry “Indispensable for anyone diving into the cost-saving, flavor-boosting world of home preservation.” ― Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade Pantry and Eating from the Ground Up Product Description Enjoy that fresh harvest taste all year. Whether you’re using a dehydrator, oven, or the sun’s rays, you can easily dry your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and meat. Teresa Marrone’s simple step-by-step instructions cover all the basics you need to know about drying, storing, and rehydrating your favorite foods. With over 140 dried-food recipes — ranging from veggie chips to casseroles and beef jerky to baby purées — you’ll be amazed at the variety of healthy and delicious options that dried foods offer. From the Back Cover Food Preservation Made Simple YOU CAN DEHYDRATE vegetables, fruits, meats, herbs, and even prepared meals. Drying is simple and safe, and it offers delicious, lightweight options for campers, food gardeners, raw foodists, and anyone with a surplus of fresh foods. Whether you’re using a dehydrator, experimenting with sun-drying techniques, or starting out with your regular oven, you’ll be an expert in no time with this book’s complete instructions for drying dozens of foods. Plus, you’ll find more than 140 recipes for using your dehydrated ingredients in delicious ways. About the Author Teresa Marrone is the author of several cookbooks, field guides, and regional books. She is very active in her local food scene and has written food-related profiles and features for a variety of magazines. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.