Food Drying Techniques: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-197 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)

This beginner-friendly booklet breaks down the essentials of safe, effective food drying. 

Inside you’ll learn: 

• Drying methods including air drying, sun drying, oven drying, and dehydrator use
• How to dry herbs, fruits, and meats
• Steps for food preparation, conditioning, storage, and rehydration
• Tips for ensuring food safety and flavor
• Simple recipes to make with your dried goods 

With clear instructions and practical advice, this booklet makes food preservation accessible, sustainable, and satisfying. 

Food writer Carol Costenbader has cooked and preserved homegrown fruits, herbs, and vegetables for more than 35 years. Besides The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, her books include Storey's Well-Stocked Pantry Series: Mustards, Ketchups & Vinegars and Preserving Fruits & Vegetables. Second in command of the family vegetable garden and a volunteer cook at Christian Ministries Homeless Shelter, Carol is founder of The Health Adventure and Friends of the Health Adventure, a good health teaching facility. Carol and her family divide their time between central Florida and the mountains of North Carolina.