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Category Archives: Dehydrating

Weekly Canning Challenge Update. And a New Dehydrating Challenge

Posted on May 11, 2022 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com — 1 Comment ↓
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So I have gotten a little behind on this with everything that has been going on and trying to get everything figured out that I need to do. I will Continue Reading →

Posted in Canning Challenge, Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Preparedness and Survival | 1 Comment ↓

Dehydrating Roasted Green Chili

Posted on August 20, 2021 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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I dehydrate some of my roasted green chilies to use as a spice in some of my foods and to make chili powder with. Here is how to dehydrate roasted Continue Reading →

Posted in Condiments & Spices, Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Self Sustaining Pantry | Tagged Green Chili

Let’s ‘Build’ a Deep Pantry. “Vacuum Sealer”

Posted on June 30, 2021 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Guest Article by NRP & Blue, June 29, 2021. “Not to worry, going to get back to “Food” soon”. Ok, so I promised that last week, but I want to Continue Reading →

Posted in 2021 Deep Pantry Challenge, Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Freezing, Getting Prepared, Goals, Guest Post, NRP, Preparedness and Survival

Let’s ‘Build’ a Deep Pantry. “Dehydrator”

Posted on June 22, 2021 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Guest Article by NRP & Blue, June 22, 2021. Not to worry, going to get back to “Food” soon. But I wanted to touch on something that, IMHO, everyone should Continue Reading →

Posted in Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Getting Prepared, Guest Post, NRP, Self Sustaining Pantry

Preserving Eggs Pt 1 Dehydrating

Posted on September 18, 2019 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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  During the winter most chickens slow down on their egg-laying and so with winter right around the corner now is the time to start putting back some of your Continue Reading →

Posted in Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Preparedness and Survival | Tagged Eggs

5 Unexpected Ways to Use Zucchini

Posted on August 14, 2019 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Since it is zucchini time again I thought I would share 5 ways to use zucchini that you may not have thought of. They are all really good and different. Continue Reading →

Posted in Canning Miscellaneous, Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Desserts, Food Preservation, Preparedness and Survival, Uncategorized | Tagged Zucchini

Dehydrating Celery

Posted on December 20, 2018 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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I found a really good deal on celery so like always I bought a lot so I could dehydrate some. It is easy to do. First, wash them. When I Continue Reading →

Posted in Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Self Sustaining Pantry

Dehydrating and Dry Packing Marshmallows

Posted on November 29, 2018 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Even though I like to make my own marshmallows, I still like to have some dried and fresh on hand. There are so many things you can do with dried Continue Reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Self Sustaining Pantry

Dehydrating Frozen Hash browns / Potatoes

Posted on June 5, 2018 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Here is a super easy way to dehydrate potatoes and hash browns especially if you are strapped for time or don’t have an inexpensive source of fresh potatoes. Use frozen hash browns Continue Reading →

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Dehydrating Potatoes

Posted on March 20, 2018 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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As I have said before we get potatoes once a year ( we tried to grow some but the prairie dogs ate them all) They will keep for quite a Continue Reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Self Sustaining Pantry

Fruit Roll Up’s with Zucchini

Posted on September 18, 2017 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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These are pretty much like my zucchini fruit snacks. They are super easy to make and there a ton of flavor possibilities. You can use fruit juice or kool aid Continue Reading →

Posted in Deep Pantry, Dehydrating, Food Preservation, Frugal Tips, MYO Recipes, Recipes, Self Sustaining Pantry

Dehydrating Strawberries

Posted on July 5, 2017 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Dehydrating Strawberries is pretty simple. There is no pretreatment required. I like to do several when they come on sale to use throughout the year. I soak mine in vinegar Continue Reading →

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Make Dried Pineapple with Zucchini

Posted on June 21, 2017 by watkinsranches@yahoo.com
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Do you have an abundance of zucchini and have run out of ideas on what to do with them? Do you have some large ones?  Well try this Mock dried pineapple, Continue Reading →

Posted in Dehydrating, Food Preservation, MYO Recipes, Preparedness and Survival, Recipes, Self Sustaining Pantry | Tagged Pineapple

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