How to Dry Foods (Paperback)

~ Deanna Delong (Author) "Preserving foods when they are in season is not a new idea..." (more)
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Product Description

A kitchen favorite for more than two decades-revised and expanded. Includes more than 100 irresistible recipes.

When you dry food, you're saving everything: energy, nutrients, money, and, best of all, taste. This step-by-step guide to drying all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and nuts is also the most comprehensive reference available for methods of drying and home dehydrating equipment. The only book needed to master this age-old culinary tradition, How to Dry Foods includes:

- Step-by-step instructions on how to dry a wide variety of foods
- Updated information about equipment and drying techniques
- More than 100 delicious recipes, from main courses to desserts and more
- Helpful charts and tables for at-a-glance reference
- Food safety tips
- Clever crafts that are made from dried foods

About the Author

Deanna DeLong has worked for more than two decades writing, consulting, and teaching about dehydration. She has lectured to audiences around the world, worked as a dehydration consultant to major manufacturers in the housewares industry, and written numerous publications about drying.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: HP Trade (September 5, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557884978
• ISBN-13: 978-1557884978
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #73,647 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, September 16, 2001

By	apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: How to Dry Foods (Paperback)

This is a fantastic reference for drying food.

The author takes the time to explain in detail the different methods of preparing food for dehydrating food. She discusses sulfiting, steaming, no prep. etc. The author also explains the various methods of drying food (oven, dehydrator etc.) The pictures only enhance the text. Further more, the author provides several charts (one for fruit, one for vegies, one for meat, one for herbs) regarding how well certain foods dry, how long each food will save when dried. I particularly liked the recipes that used dried foods.

This is a great book to have if you are interested in drying foods. I constantly refer to this book every time I dry the extra food we have on hand.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The only dehydrator book that you'll need!!!, September 28, 2004

By	BakersDozen (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Dry Foods (Paperback)

If you are only going to buy one book--this is the one!! It covers everything, yet is not complicated or overwhelming. It's directions are very clear and has lots of wonderful pictures. I can't think of anything that it doesn't cover. It also has a nice section of recipes to use all those wonderful foods that you've dried. A definite winner.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference for anyone interested in food-drying, August 24, 1998

By	Alyson Whitaker (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Dry Foods (Paperback)

This book provides step-by-step instructions for drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats, along with tasty recipes that use dried foods. I loved the creative ideas for fruit roll-ups, a hit with kids of all ages! If you have a baby in the house, there are several recipes for making your own baby food! The author also gives references for different products on the market. This book is easy to read and understand - a must for anyone who would like to learn more about food-drying.