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brandyanne	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 3:02:15 PM I think I am going to have a huge amount of tomatoes from my garden this year. I am thinking of purcahsing a food dehydrator- just wondering if any of you use one and If you like it? I also saw where you can dry cantaloupe- rolled in powdered sugar and ginger mixture before you dry it- it just did not give the proportions for the mixture! Deb 10% Off all Ready Made Tutus @ http://fairiesflowersandfireflys.blogspot.com Christmas in July @ http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com http://oldesaltboxscents.blogspot.com
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brandyanne	Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 5:55:13 PM I am so greatful for all the responses! I am convinced that I will buy a food dehydrator- just thinking of all the money I could save is amazing- not too mention good eating! I have heard of Mary Bell- may buy one of her cook books too! Deb 10% off all ready made Tutus @ http://fairiesflowersandfireflys.blogspot.com Christmas in July @ http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com http://oldesaltboxscents.blogspot.com http://pilgrimsandpioneers.blogspot.com http://brandyannessoycandles.blogspot.com
Lessie Louise	Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 4:39:24 PM I love her Food Drying with Attitude book. The crackers and fruit leathers are yummy. Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon! Don't out smart your common sense!! Farmgirl #680!
Mountain Girl	Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 4:35:22 PM I just finished dehydrating homemade spagetti sauce with Italian sausage for my husband's backpacking trip next week. It's become a staple of their trip. Mary Bell is an author who always sold dehydraters at the Minnesota State Fair. She gave a talk once and said she keeps a dehydrater running constantly on her counter and will dehydrate any leftovers she has, later add water and you have lunch.JoAnn
Lessie Louise	Posted - Jul 24 2010 : 2:02:26 PM Mine has paid for itself many times over. Very happy to have it. Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon! Don't out smart your common sense!! Farmgirl #680!
JenniferJuniper	Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 7:36:34 PM I was actually pondering the AB contraption last year when I blessedly found a mint/spanking new condition Mr Coffee dehydrator at a flea market for $3. It is about the size of a waterbath canner, has about 8 racks and an on/off switch i.e. no temp settings. Found the manual online as a PDF file even. Simple as can be. I have used that baby constantly ever since! I dry berries, cherries, and fruit slices, pear & apple rings and use them in homemade granola. I also make the zucchini chips from one of the MJF back issues. But the best part is that I dehyderate veg that would otherwise go uneaten, and thus do not waste food - I'll go thru the fridge and come up with say a handful of green beans, a couple of carrots, an odd stalk of celery, etc. and dry them, then when all dry add them to a mason jar and have instant vegetable soup makings. It is also great for fresh herbs - how many times have I had to toss a half bunch of chives leftover from some recipe - so dry them and put in the spice rack. Farmgirl Sister #204
brandyanne	Posted - Jul 23 2010 : 07:12:48 AM Thanks ladies! I woild love to know how the cantaloupe turns out! The home made granola sounds wonderful! Deb Hot Pink Pom Pom Filled Tutu @ http://fairiesflowersandfireflys.blogspot.com Christmas in July @ http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com http://oldesaltboxscents.blogspot.com http://pilgrimsandpioneers.blogspot.com http://brandyannessoycandles.blogspot.com
KathleenL	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 7:17:59 PM I have an Excalibur and love it. It's the smallest one and I got it used from a friend. I'm saving up to buy the big one. If you're going to buy one I suggest going for the biggest one you can afford. It takes about the same amount of energy to run the big one as the small one and the difference in the drying space makes the big one a good bargain. I've used my dehydrator to make fruit rolls, apple slices, dry nuts and make homemade granola. Kathy
Lessie Louise	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 7:00:13 PM Sorry about the spelling, I should have proofread my comment Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon! Don't out smart your common sense!! Farmgirl #680!
Lessie Louise	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 6:57:54 PM I recently just dried an extra cantaloupe, cut into 2x2 inch pieces and it was pretty godd, but I like the idea of ginger. I was also thinking about a little curry, I will let ya knoe if I try that, Carol Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon! Don't out smart your common sense!! Farmgirl #680!
brandyanne	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 5:04:15 PM Hi Ladies! Thank you for your input and your links! I think I will like drying food1 Deb 10& Off all Ready Made Tutus @ http://fairiesflowersandfireflys.blogspot.com Christmas in July @ http://pilgrimsandpioneersprimitives.blogspot.com http://oldesaltboxscents.blogspot.com
Merry	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 4:26:39 PM I just saw this on twitter about using your car as a dehydrater http://eatdrinkandbe.org/blogarticle/Ju22_006_blog_green_cardryer Merry Farmgirl #536 http://afarminmyheart.blogspot.com/ Your life is an occasion, rise to it. Mr. Magorium
woolgirl	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 4:17:01 PM I have a small Nesco. Nothing big or fancy. I especially like to make pineapple and blueberries. It's great for making dried fruit for granola. My husband likes it when I use it for jerky.
LindaAlbert	Posted - Jul 22 2010 : 4:15:34 PM Debra, If you don't want to invest in the whole food dehydrator Alton Brown has directions on using just the teflex sheets, cellulose (paper) furnace filters and a big box fan to dry fruit and veggies. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/dried-fruit-recipe/index.html Other wise yes, I love my Magic Air II. I use it all the time. This is the best dehydrator book in print http://www.amazon.com/Mary-Bells-Complete-Dehydrator-Cookbook/dp/0688130240/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1279840444&sr=1-1 Linda "There is no faith which has never yet been broken except that of a truly faithful dog." Konrad Lorenz

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