This is the recipe I use for my odd ball pumpkins which do not grow big enough for me to make anything out of them. Ingredients:Small to medium sized pumpkinscinnamonpaprikaonion powderOlive oil or vegetable oil Step 1: Wash pumpkins (optional, peel them). Step 2:Cut Pumpkins open and remove seeds (you don’t have to remove theContinue reading “Pumpkin Chips”
Category Archives: Dehydrating Food
Pumpkin Seeds Roasted and Dehydrated
Ingredients:6 Cups of Pumpkin Seeds1 Cup of Salt (about 1 Tbls per cup) Step 1:For roasted pumpkin seeds I prefer the seeds found in the smaller pie pumpkins. They roast easier and are less likely to burn. If you are using a dehydrator (my personal preference) large and small pumpkin seeds both work well. RemoveContinue reading “Pumpkin Seeds Roasted and Dehydrated”
Pumpkin Spice Chips
Ingredients:Pie Pumpkins (small pumpkins)SaltCinnamonNutmegOlive oil or vegetable oil Step 1: Wash pumpkins and peel them. Step 2:Cut Pumpkins open and remove seeds. Click here for a pumpkin spice pumpkin seed recipe , click here for a regular pumpkin seed recipe. Discard the stringy pumpkin guts and save the pumpkin seeds if you plan on makingContinue reading “Pumpkin Spice Chips”
Storing Zucchini
One of my husbands, and daughters, favorite treats is Zucchini bread. The hard part about growing your own is they come in fast and it is not possible to eat them all before they go bad. This last year, I learned that our ancestors dried squash during the summer to eat during the winter. ThisContinue reading “Storing Zucchini”
Drying and Storing Cherries
My husband and I each prefer different types of cherries. He loves the tart and I love the sweet. The photos in this entry are of both types. The red cherries are tart, the yellow cherries are sweet. Dehydrated cherries go well in breads, cakes and oatmeal. They also make a yummy snack and canContinue reading “Drying and Storing Cherries”
Dried Peaches
Dehydrating fruits is my favorite way to store them for later use. Dehydrated peaches can be used for oatmeal, cakes and more. Step One: Wash peaches in cold water and vinegar. Step Two:Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the peaces into the pot to boil for 5 minuets. While the peachesContinue reading “Dried Peaches”
Dehydrating Catnip
Cut catnip in the early morning. This will ensure they have the most taste. Leave at least two inches of the plant behind for continual growth. Wash Catnip in cold water and vinegar. There are two options for this next step. Option 1. Take the leaves off of the stems place in dehydrator at 130Continue reading “Dehydrating Catnip”
Dehydrating Summer Squash
One of my husbands, and daughters, favorite meals is fried summer squash. The hard part about growing your own is they come in fast and it is not possible to eat them all before they go bad. This last year, I learned that our ancestors dried squash during the summer to eat during the winter.Continue reading “Dehydrating Summer Squash”
Dried Blueberries
Dehydrating fruits is my favorite way to store them for later use. Dehydrated blueberries can be used for oatmeal, cakes and more. There are two ways to dehydrate blueberries. The more difficult way, which includes blanching the berries, I have found results in better flavor. I have listed both below. Step one for both options:Continue reading “Dried Blueberries”
Dehydrating Rosemary
Cut Rosemary in the early morning. This will ensure they have the most taste. Cut leaves from the bottom of the plant and leave the ones on the top. Wash Rosemary in cold water and vinegar. Place in dehydrator at 130 degrees. They will be done in 1-3 hours, depending on your dehydrator. Once dehydratingContinue reading “Dehydrating Rosemary”
