Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying

Dehydrating vs. Freeze Drying Freeze-Dried Food versus Dehydrated Food: What’s the Difference? There’s a fairly common misconception that the terms “dehydrated food” and “freeze-dried food” are the same, but they are not. Knowing the difference helps when deciding how to store and preserve food for your family. History of Dried Foods With any type of long-term […]

Healthy Eating for Your Pet

Healthy Eating for Your Pet Many families consider their pet to be an integral part of the family. In fact, an American Animal Hospital Association survey found that 70 percent of people include their pet’s name on greeting and Christmas cards. For these families, making sure their pet is eating healthy food is important. Making sure a pet is happy with their food is now not […]

Healthier To-Go Food with Freeze Drying

Healthier To-Go Food with Freeze Drying Those of us buried under a few feet of snow are daydreaming about summer vacation. And, since freeze drying keeps coming up in vacation conversations, we thought we’d share how some of our customers are planning to use their freeze dryers to make vacationing – and traveling in general […]

Storing Food Without Electricity

Storing Food Without Electricity A common question we see on our online advertisements is “but what if the electricity goes out?”  While it is true that it takes power to run a freeze dryer, once that food is freeze dried it can be stored at room temperatures and requires no electricity. One of the main […]

Methods for Storing Preserved Food

Methods for Storing Preserved Food When storing food long term, it is critical to not allow bacteria to destroy your food. Bacteria need moisture, oxygen, light, and warmth to grow. Freeze drying food is great at eliminating moisture, but it still needs to be stored properly to ensure long-term usage.  Mylar bags are great at […]

Save your garden, save money

Save your garden, save money According to the National Gardening Association, more than a third of U.S. households now grow some of their own food. While most people decide to garden as a hobby, the best part about this hobby is it can save you money.  A well-maintained garden can yield about ½ pound of […]

5 Candies to Freeze Dry

5 Candies to Freeze Dry Give your family a ‘sweet treat’ this summer! Freeze-dried candy is always a customer favorite and is by far one of the tastiest things your freeze dryer is capable of. Below is a list of some ideas to get you started! Skittles Skittles are a fun experiment to try with […]

THE A-Z OF STEAK CUTS OF RIBEYE TO T-BONE

THE A-Z OF STEAK CUTS OF RIBEYE TO T-BONE A good steak needs a good cut. But what lies behind the English terms as Ribeye or T-Bone? The DRY AGER® team will tell you the most popular steak cuts and their merits. Brisket Depending on the quality of meat, the brisket is useful to simmer or […]

MEAT QUALITY WHEN MATURING – HOW GOOD SHOULD IT BE?

MEAT QUALITY WHEN MATURING – HOW GOOD SHOULD IT BE? If we go into a conventional supermarket, we usually see really cheap products – whether this is with beef, veal, chicken or other meat. Doubtless industrial meat without any soul, animals ever seen a fresh meadow? Rather not the case. Is it worth buying such a […]

GRILL TIPS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DRY-AGED BEEF

GRILL TIPS FOR THE PREPARATION OF DRY-AGED BEEF DRY AGER® – maturing cabinets have an unmatched taste experience under the best conditions. Before the Dry Aged Beef finally comes to the table, it still needs a dignified preparation. It is particularly tasty when grilling, as intensive roast and smoke aromas unfold here. The best steak recipe from […]