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Author Jeanette Hurt shares tips, tricks & ideas for dehydrating food

September 24, 2022 • Lori Fredrich, Matt Mueller, Jeanette Hurt • Episode 151

Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. In fact, it’s been used for centuries as an efficient mechanism for safely storing fruits, vegetables, herbs, pasta and even meats. And thanks to the revival of DIY methods like fermentation and canning, dehydrating foods is having a moment. But this time, it’s not just reserved for hippies and backpackers.

In her new book, “Dehydrating: Simple Techniques and Over 170 Recipes for Creating and Using Dehydrated Foods,” author Jeanette Hurt shares the many reasons why purchasing a dehydrator is a smart move for avid home cooks.

On this week’s podcast, we’re catching up with Hurt, the author of 15 tomes including "Wisconsin Cocktails," "The Joy of Cider,” "Cauliflower Comfort Food" and “The Unofficial ALDI Cookbook”, about her newest release, which offers advice, recipes and ideas for preserving the harvest, reducing waste, saving money and creating inventive gifts for food lovers.