Freeze-Drying the Harvest: Preserving Food the Modern Way

5 Stars to Carolyn for this great, "how to", for Freeze Drying, best printed book on the subject, I've seen so far. Freeze Drying is new to the average person the last few years. We all learned results were amazing yet wondered a lot in trial and error. I probably started close to the time Carolyn did and there was a lot to learn in the sense of variety of preparations for food, short cuts, details of the machines, once freeze dried then what and the list went on. She's covered it all and in a very organized fashion and a beautiful know all for Freeze Drying Book. I almost canceled the order 3 times as the wait was long, first printing coming out on Amazon about 3 months and then delayed, but I had faith in Carolyns youtubes, she'd have an amazing book and she did, glad I held out and love the book. It's huge, and beautiful, the work had to be a longggg project in making and well done. She's a great step by step teacher and with lots of answers for questions. Lets face it she's a mom of 11, she answers questions and teaches daily. Anyone wanting to freeze dry, this is the BOOK of the Decades for the subject. Check out her Chapters, amazing break down of everything. Back in the day as a rural farm girl, we would have said this got a 4-H Blue ribbon it is done so well. Would also make an amazing gift for anyone interested in Freeze Drying. Thanks Carolyn and to all that helped you. Your family is amazing, real and we're thankful for you and sharing. Your neighbor just over in Spokane. Blessings to you! Ginger

This book is EXCELLENT! It’s clear, detailed, and full of practical information for both beginners and experienced freeze-dryers. The author explains everything—from preparing foods and setting up your machine to storage tips—in an easy-to-follow way. It’s become my go-to reference for freeze drying.

I'm so happy I bought this book. It's a little like a text book, which makes it easy to look up the questions you need answered. The pictures are very nice, making it a joy to read. She's actually explaining how the freeze dryer works and how it processes food. That makes it so much easier to understand why your own recipes do/don't work and how to fix it. Really great book!

so much good info! tells how to freeze dry everything!

Love this book! It has a lot of beneficial information

it came fast, But it was one of the most detailed, easy to understand freeze drying books Ive read!!, will be a constant reference book!!! Highly recommend!!!

I think things have changed so much with the machines & industry that even with buying this book, I have questions & desire directions that just are not provided here. She does give good info, which is what earned it a 4 star! But I think if it were more specific on using the machine, it would have been better for me. I needed to just jump in with my machine & couldn't find some info I was looking for - like more understanding for why to change the settings in the beginning & what they meant when you did.

Such a good read! Keeps it lighthearted but actually teaches you about the food dryer!

Fantastic book with everything you need to know about freeze drying. So much information on everything you’d want to FD for the harvest

Amazing book 100%. Not just for its in depth knowledge, but it’s tips and tricks. Like rehydrating carrots in beef broth with thyme. It’s incredibly informative, in depth, organized & well done. Not just for essential info but also for inspiration ;). I really appreciate having this book. I was kind of humming and hawing about spending more money on my Freeze drying project. But it’s totally worth it. Kinda of a necessity

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