tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post3194651339108790516..comments2023-09-30T07:56:14.482-05:00Comments on StitchinByTheLake: Dried Up StuffStitchinByTheLakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-53945207062568665332011-10-25T08:54:45.269-05:002011-10-25T08:54:45.269-05:00Tomatoes....When I run the tomatoes through the st...Tomatoes....When I run the tomatoes through the strainer to make sauce, I take the peelings and seeds and dry them. Then I put them in the blender to make powder. Let it sit and settle before removing the lid. Since I can't eat seeds, I strain berries and dry the leftover stuff, blend and then add the powder to my smoothies. <br />I've never tried the oxygen packs, can you reuse them? Love having the soup mix.Judy D in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701249059016985117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-43658091939981544712011-10-18T20:39:33.002-05:002011-10-18T20:39:33.002-05:00I dehydrated apple slices last year ~ it was a lot...I dehydrated apple slices last year ~ it was a lot of work ~ even with a peeler corer crank thingy but the best part was having dried apples to eat - I refrigerated them in baggies and they lasted fair long that way. Have fun with it! So jealous that you visited Israel - It must really be awesome to walk where Jesus walked.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623147596038539147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-65370434125537443862011-10-17T00:05:37.696-05:002011-10-17T00:05:37.696-05:00A dehydrator. My father-in-law did a lot of dehyd...A dehydrator. My father-in-law did a lot of dehydrating. Lots of meat jerky. It looks like you have been having fun with your new kitchen toy. Love your Halloween decor - quilts and things.Purple Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614300010193583324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-83421110955196488422011-10-16T23:41:10.505-05:002011-10-16T23:41:10.505-05:00Good for you!!! Our church has stressed the need f...Good for you!!! Our church has stressed the need for food storage for many years. We are always looking for ways to preserve and store food. We only have a small dehydrator but reading your post today makes me want to get a good one like you have. <br /><br />Have a great week. I am sending you hugs.... you can dehydrate them and save them for the future if you want...lol Love, LuraGrammy Staffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02574485995391510872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-48994996277557015012011-10-16T20:39:15.936-05:002011-10-16T20:39:15.936-05:00My favorite is banana chips but the pineapple is r...My favorite is banana chips but the pineapple is really good too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-41838068477840152752011-10-16T14:29:38.158-05:002011-10-16T14:29:38.158-05:00This made me smile. It is important to know just ...This made me smile. It is important to know just how Martha Stewart you are. I am pretty sure I am not AT ALL Martha Stewart! ;-)Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-38456503672984771372011-10-16T03:29:42.404-05:002011-10-16T03:29:42.404-05:00I was in Michigan a week ago and brought back a bu...I was in Michigan a week ago and brought back a bushel each of Honey Crisp, Jonathan, and Cortland apples. I have a dehydrator in the basement - guess I need to get it out and get busy!! LOVE dried apples! What are oxygen packs?Truffle queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491841386689450441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-38231025124626955782011-10-15T20:37:58.090-05:002011-10-15T20:37:58.090-05:00Very interesting. Never done it, and probably neve...Very interesting. Never done it, and probably never will do it. It looks like work!FlourishingPalmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191140553844000267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-82155996204613244002011-10-15T20:32:49.397-05:002011-10-15T20:32:49.397-05:00I. Am. Impressed. Not only are you a world travele...I. Am. Impressed. Not only are you a world traveler, but dehydrating food, too!! Awesome! :)<br />This is such a great idea -- I had one of those cheapy Ronco ones a long time ago...maybe I'd better start shopping for one. I have no more room in my pantry for canned goods, and this would really fill a need. The broccoli and okra - when you rehydrate it, is it squishy like you'd put it in soup, or does it keep it's "body"? I'm wondering if I could fry okra when it was rehydrated? Thanks for an informative post. (Stroking chin thoughtfully) Really got me thinking!Snoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098194837683371037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-67129383115311271532011-10-15T19:45:20.436-05:002011-10-15T19:45:20.436-05:00Well aren't you just Survivor Woman??!! I nev...Well aren't you just Survivor Woman??!! I never knew! I once had the Ronco Dehydrator and used to dehydrate herbs in the fall and apples, bananas and pineapple. I usually did it in my classroom which made everything smell great and the kids loved checking it everyday. I don't know why I stopped. I even gave the dehydrator away. I might need to rethink this all over. How does the veggies taste??<br />Blessings<br />JaneGmama Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02866486725742104875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-66133224216331218462011-10-15T19:12:22.512-05:002011-10-15T19:12:22.512-05:00You are preaching to the choir here. I love to deh...You are preaching to the choir here. I love to dehydrate but it is a bit daunting how small a pile you get when you are done.<br />Good idea about sweet potatoes since I have a bumper crop. <br /> I also do cantaloupe.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-24907027917180154412011-10-15T10:49:39.460-05:002011-10-15T10:49:39.460-05:00Marie- if you don't have enough water to rehyd...Marie- if you don't have enough water to rehydrated - might be a good to keep water if case you need it to drink. <br />And I love the cantaloupe idea! Thanks for that I can try. Apples dried with a sprinkle of Apple Pie spice and a touch of cinnamon are Wonderful! We can't keep enough of them! We eat them too fast.Sherry Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593197220420957030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-6936186137587282422011-10-15T10:23:34.098-05:002011-10-15T10:23:34.098-05:00Wow, that is amazing about the Wheat! Such a great...Wow, that is amazing about the Wheat! Such a great idea! You will be set for the long winter.<br /><br />(thought your title was about me)!!!Jane's Fabrics and Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317443286432117072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-5319209515590985182011-10-15T01:53:22.977-05:002011-10-15T01:53:22.977-05:00Great idea Marlene. I have always wanted a food d...Great idea Marlene. I have always wanted a food dehydrator. The only thing that has stopped me has been the thought that we might not have enough water to be able to re-hydrate things in an emergency, but it is amazing to see how much you can get into such little space! xxooMarie Raynerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-61846825356292991582011-10-14T20:38:54.079-05:002011-10-14T20:38:54.079-05:00My pepper grower would like this! But what I like ...My pepper grower would like this! But what I like is the quote at the top of your blog [that I didn't notice before.] Thank you for that.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-54961335963359320342011-10-14T18:53:52.328-05:002011-10-14T18:53:52.328-05:00I used to make dried stuff for backpacking but nev...I used to make dried stuff for backpacking but never had a REAL dryer and it often ended up pale and tasteless. Seeing how great yours looks I think I might have to get one of these dehydrators and try again. What brand did you buy?Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104565945520530658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-38019674404083258062011-10-14T18:39:33.966-05:002011-10-14T18:39:33.966-05:00I am impressed. I am always trying to find ways t...I am impressed. I am always trying to find ways to save $$ and we really don't like to see any food wasted, regardless of how little. I have done quite a bit of canning and especially freezing this summer, but have never done any freeze drying.Rhonda Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00715896851800992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-81116648238251478612011-10-14T18:23:06.804-05:002011-10-14T18:23:06.804-05:00How long did it take you to dry all that stuff in ...How long did it take you to dry all that stuff in the picture? My dehydrator is obviously way too small.BarbCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01317514875776927996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-24783390743131010232011-10-14T18:18:05.833-05:002011-10-14T18:18:05.833-05:00My sister does the dehydrating and has several run...My sister does the dehydrating and has several running at once.<br /><br />Last year she did squash with a cajun seasoning...talk about great snacks!!!<br /><br />This year, she tried cantelope with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar. Every one loves it and it's a great way to save those extras from the garden.<br /><br />Where do you get the packs?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3568318030915787600.post-26852491385073585032011-10-14T17:45:43.201-05:002011-10-14T17:45:43.201-05:00Sounds very interesting, Marlene! You are such an...Sounds very interesting, Marlene! You are such an inspiration!<br /><br />Carol (NJ)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091522912086465511noreply@blogger.com