Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I use it to dry extra veggies to use latter on in soups and also for banana chips. canned pineapple (or fresh) is a treat also. Also I do a lot with herbs so will use it a lot this summer. for the veggies, I just dry what ever extra I don't need and then keep it in a jar to add to crockpot soups or whenever I need extra of anything. That way less goes to wate. Kay - " Shelly " <anislandgirl Monday, January 09, 2006 2:30 AM dehydrators > What do those of you who have one use it for and do you use it often > or is it just one of those things it's good to have? I got an old one > from my dad and I've used it once. Ideas would be great. > > Shelly > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 >What do those of you who have one use it for and do you use it often >or is it just one of those things it's good to have? I got an old one >from my dad and I've used it once. Ideas would be great. > >Shelly They're great sport! I've used mine to dehydrate extra tomatoes and green/hot peppers from harvest (or local farm), onions and celery (to use in soups), and jalapenos. A friend of mine this year had an incredible crop of tomatoes and peppers, and I loaned her my dehydrator to save the day. Have done apple rings (must prepare with lemon juice or sulfide), various herbs from garden, lemons, and made incredible zucchini chips.... you slice 'em 1/4 " , sprinkle with onion or garlic salt/powder, and they'll taste/crunch like potato chips. When mushrooms are on sale, I used to dehydrate them as well. Did tofu a couple of times, but the shelf life was short. Dehydrating seitan cubes got me rock hard cubes..... I haven't done any web searches on the topic.... I'd found some good books at a used book store. Some people will make a " rawish " pizza-type crust and various types of fruit " leathers " using a dehydrator... I haven't tried those. Some will dehydrate garlic, then make their own " garlic powder. " In general, I believe a dehydrator is most useful when produce is available cheaply and in abundance. Real no brainer, though.... just lay stuff on trays, let it work. Best, Mark blogsite: http://www.soulveggie.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I haven't used mine in awhile, probably because it's buried in the garage<g> But when we lived in a larger house and I could leave it on the counter, I would use it often, mostly as a breadbox! But I also made yogurt in it regularly (I have the square type with removable shelves). Also dried fruit and made an absolutely delicious tofu jerkey: slice extra-firm tofu thin, marinate with a mixture of teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce, place on plastic wrap on a tray, paint more marinade over top, and dry until it resembles jerkey (dare I say the word leathery?). It needs to be stored in the fridge, but it's an awesome snack or takealong. Sherry At 06:28 AM 1/9/2006, you wrote: > >What do those of you who have one use it for and do you use it often > >or is it just one of those things it's good to have? I got an old one > >from my dad and I've used it once. Ideas would be great. > > > >Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 > What do those of you who have one use it for and do you use it often > or is it just one of those things it's good to have? I got an old one > from my dad and I've used it once. Ideas would be great. I use mine for backpacking food. Also, if I can make it to a U-pick, I preserve the bounty that way - takes up less room than the freezer (I also use the vacuum sealer on the dried stuff so it stays really dry). Dried veggies are really nice to add to winter soups etc. I highly recommend look at the book " Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator Cookbook " for loads of ideas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 PS SHelly - I also make fruit leathers. Mango makes an awesome leather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Mmmm! those ideas all sound yummy. Dh and I are looking into getting a dehydrator and a juicer, down the road a piece, this year. I love fruit leathers but wow! they are so expensive. And making your own vegie chips? Awesome! See ya, Doritos! LOL Bron On 1/9/06, Amy <sandpiperhiker wrote: > > PS SHelly - I also make fruit leathers. Mango makes an awesome leather... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 > Mmmm! those ideas all sound yummy. Dh and I are looking into getting a > dehydrator and a juicer, down the road a piece, this year. I love > fruit leathers but wow! they are so expensive. And making your own > vegie chips? Awesome! See ya, Doritos! LOL I would love to try veggie chips! Haven't gotten " a round tuit " yet though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 > LOL Amy. Want me to send you a couple? <wink> > Bron *grin* Please do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Sherry, tofu jerky sounds great to me!! Think I'll dig out my dehydrator for that. How long did you marinate the tofu? Do you know how to make fruit leather? I'd try that also if I knew how. Jane > I haven't used mine in awhile, probably because it's buried in the > garage<g> But when we lived in a larger house and I could leave it > on the counter, I would use it often, mostly as a breadbox! But I > also made yogurt in it regularly (I have the square type with > removable shelves). Also dried fruit and made an absolutely > delicious tofu jerkey: slice extra-firm tofu thin, marinate with a > mixture of teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce, place on plastic > wrap on a tray, paint more marinade over top, and dry until it > resembles jerkey (dare I say the word leathery?). It needs to be > stored in the fridge, but it's an awesome snack or takealong. > > Sherry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 for the veggies, I just dry what > ever extra I don't need and then keep it in a jar to add to crockpot soups > or whenever I need extra of anything. That way less goes to wate. > It never occured to me to dry extra veggies and use for soups!! Great idea. Thanks, Kay! Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 > delicious tofu jerkey: slice extra-firm tofu thin, marinate with a > mixture of teriyaki sauce, hot sauce, and soy sauce, place on plastic > wrap on a tray, paint more marinade over top, and dry until it > resembles jerkey (dare I say the word leathery?). It needs to be > stored in the fridge, but it's an awesome snack or takealong. > > Sherry > oooh, that sounds yummy! Can't wait to try it! Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2006 Report Share Posted January 11, 2006 > > I use mine for backpacking food. Also, if I can make it to a U-pick, > I preserve the bounty that way - takes up less room than the freezer > (I also use the vacuum sealer on the dried stuff so it stays really > dry). Dried veggies are really nice to add to winter soups etc. I > highly recommend look at the book " Mary Bell's Complete Dehydrator > Cookbook " for loads of ideas... > Yay! A reason to buy a new cookbook! Thanks for the recommend. Shelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 , " Debbie " <luvmyhounds5@s...> wrote: > > I'm new to the group and have noticed several ideas using dehydrators, > need to know if their is one that you could recommend. I live alone > so I don't need a really large one and would prefer not to spend to > much. Nesco/American Harvest. White plastic, not clear. As much as I hate Walmart, even they have them. Be sure to get one with the temperature control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 from the site: Food Pantrie Solar Dehydrator Sprouter Dryer. that's quite a title, very impressive sounding. rawfood , no-thing wrote: > > Greetings! Has anyone ever heard of the Food Pantrie Solar Dehydrator? It > works without electricity and supposedly inside in your kitchen as well > as in the sun. Saw it on eBay. Here's the link: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem & item=4438824717 & fromMakeTrack=true > > Cheers~ > > Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Excalibur is probably the best if you can afford one. I am going to own an American harvest soon. hleva <hleva wrote: I plan to buy a dehydrator and want to know which one is the best and why. Thanks in advance! Sharing is caring, Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Excalibur 9 tray. I own two. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 The Excalibur is awesome. I am not totally raw, and so certainly not against dehydrating foods. It is great for nuts, crackers, cereals, etc...also is good to tempt other family members with raw foods. The cookies are great. But Excalibur is the best brand as far as I know. I finally got one last year and am very happy that I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I have two 9 tray Excaliburs. Shari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi all, I'm planning on ordering a dehydrator and am looking for opinions. I know a lot of raw foodists use the Excalibur; I'm also looking at a VegiKiln that looks identical to the Good4U unit. Does anyone on this list have experience with these units and are you willing to share? Thanks, Lorri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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