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Panchito
03-31-2010, 12:42
I am getting myself a anniversary present and I have to use a card. Does anyone have any of these dehydrators at home? Which would be the best? I am assuming that the "fruit rolls" can be used for soups and meals. Thanks ahead of time
http://www.bonton.com/p2p/endecaSearch.do?keyword=food+dehydrator&Search.x=0&Search.y=0
Panchito
03-31-2010, 14:02
Okay, so I'm a little lazy. I did a search. I think I am going with the gardenMaster
Check out the Excalibur Dehydrators - very high quality. Available online for $130 - $220, depending on size.
http://www.excaliburdehydrator.com/about.htm
Jonnycat
03-31-2010, 14:25
Here's the best bang for your buck. (http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FD-75PR-700-Watt-Food-Dehydrator/dp/B000FFVJ3C/)
Snowleopard
03-31-2010, 14:46
Here's the best bang for your buck. (http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FD-75PR-700-Watt-Food-Dehydrator/dp/B000FFVJ3C/)
Definitely jump on this one, Nesco FD-75PR. Amazon's prices go up and down, so if you don't get it a $49, keep checking back over time. I got this for a similar price and a few days before and after, it was $30 more.
Panchito
03-31-2010, 16:00
A little haste on my part. I ordered the gardenmaster spent more money but might be worth it. Could use some info on best way to do stews. I have a guiness stew that I make at home. What would I need to do to make it ready to dehydrate? Cut the veggies smaller? Can I rehydrate the meat with the stew?
mbiraman
04-23-2010, 15:27
Here's the best bang for your buck. (http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FD-75PR-700-Watt-Food-Dehydrator/dp/B000FFVJ3C/)
Thanks Jonnycat, I was looking to buy this and it came at the right time . I snapped it up.
Snowleopard
04-23-2010, 19:55
Here's the best bang for your buck. (http://www.amazon.com/Nesco-FD-75PR-700-Watt-Food-Dehydrator/dp/B000FFVJ3C/)
That's what I got, at about the same $49 price. When I bought Amazon's price for it would go up and down. So if the price goes up, check back daily and you might get the great price later.
Wise Old Owl
04-23-2010, 21:39
Panchito yes everything has to be cut up small almost close to hash.
My Nesco arrived last week and I am reading the instructions!
I also have a Nesco and have found it to dehydrate quite quickly and efficiently. Easy to use.
I use this dehydtrator and it's a real work-horse! I ordered a set of 3 trays to go with it, very helpful. The owner's manual is only a bit helpful but there are some great websites on wilderness cooking, freezer-bag cooking, etc. Laurie Ann March's website is one I use the most and I've purchased one of her books "A Fork in the Trail". Her website: www.wildernesscooking.com (http://www.wildernesscooking.com) . SShe is a poster on Whiteblaze. Her recipes and suggestions are super-easy to follow. I started dehydrating about a year ago and haven't stopped since. Food is much lighter and much more nutritious. It's become my new-favorite hobby!
bigfootmarty
04-29-2010, 09:06
As a vegan- Looking for ways to carry enough calories for multiday hikes and a future Thru hike possibility.
Cookbooks or Dehydrator books with food prep/drying guidance.
johnnyblisters
04-29-2010, 09:11
As a vegan- Looking for ways to carry enough calories for multiday hikes and a future Thru hike possibility.
Cookbooks or Dehydrator books with food prep/drying guidance.
Is this supposed to be a question? If so, check out trailcooking.com . A good resource of information.