Summary: Food Pantries Why don't we have Food Pantries in our homes like our grandparents did? I believe there are a couple of reasons Increased Number of nearby grocery stores Industrial Food ( convenient, quick processed food ) No home gardens People think it's easier to stop after work But since the late 90's there has been an increase in demand for upscale kitchens and pantries. This is a good trend as you can Be ready in case of emergencies ( snowstorms, downed power, etc) Have extra staples in case of unexpected guests Have preserved food in winter that was saved from your backyard garden. Dehydrators We'll discuss the two types of dehydrators seen on the market Horizontal Vertical We'll discuss what you can use the Dehydrator for Foods different foods; fruits, & vegetables Fruit Leathers - dried rolled sheets of plain or sweetened pureed fruits Vegetable Leathers - same as fruit Dried Herbs from the garden Jerky - Choose something other than Beef ( and have less preservatives) Different Meats Making Jerky with a Jerky Gun
