the sheep are going to need comforting by the shepherds, they're getting shorn. hell so am I.
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Could you answer some questions. I've been contemplating getting a freeze dryer. Do you have one of the Harvest Right models? Does it cost alot to run this thing? Does it really go back to original quality just by adding a little water?
This is an awesome question. I have been contemplating the same. Would make a great post
I haven't looked at the electricity bills lately but my husband has not mentioned a huge increase.
There could be supply chain issues with things like parts for the sealer and for storage bags.
When we first bought it (medium size oil free pump) I felt guilty for spending $4K on what I thought was an extravagance. Now I wish we bought the large size.
We've been freeze drying home prepared food for our dog, plus some of our harvest plus commercially bought organic vegetables and fruits. Much of the latter we grind in a Vita Mix to a powder and store that way in a small bag, for consumption later as a drink.
We are fortunate that Harvest Right is in North Salt Lake City and we live in the northern part of Salt Lake City. My husband ran up there once but I forget what it was for.
For other stuff that does not require a freeze dryer, we've been buying and storing 25 lb bags of dry beans, bags of whole grains such as wheat (we've been grinding our own flour since 2003), whole grain pastas, etc. These items don't require freeze drying, however Patriot Nurse (channel on YT) recommends when you buy bags of whole grains or dry beans, throw them in your freezer for at least 3 days, to kill any possible pantry moth eggs.