Author Jeanette Hurt shares tips, tricks & ideas for dehydrating food
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Dehydration is one of the oldest methods of food preservation. In fact, it\\u2019s 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\\u2019s not just reserved for hippies and backpackers.
In her new book, \\u201cDehydrating: Simple Techniques and Over 170 Recipes for Creating and Using Dehydrated Foods,\\u201d author Jeanette Hurt shares the many reasons why purchasing a dehydrator is a smart move for avid home cooks.
On this week\\u2019s podcast, we\\u2019re catching up with Hurt, the author of 15 tomes including "Wisconsin Cocktails," "The Joy of Cider,\\u201d "Cauliflower Comfort Food" and \\u201cThe Unofficial ALDI Cookbook\\u201d, 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.
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