tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68914226390124751992024-03-14T15:31:19.115-06:00Dehydrating Way Beyond JerkyLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-516713216846479162016-09-21T14:59:00.000-06:002016-09-21T14:59:05.336-06:00Computer Problems.... AGGGHHHHH!Dear Folks,<br /><br />I am sooooo sorry if you have written to me and I have not responded. I have spent almost five solid months fighting, repairing, tech support... replacing mother boards and new computer (that STILL didn't work). I have some 18 pages of notes on this brand new computer with daily tech support issues.<br /><br />It all started last May when my mother board needed replacing. BlogSpot no longer recognized me as the owner of Dehydrating Way Beyond Jerky. I have contacted tech support, emailed, telephoned, and resorted to every possible agency/department/entity trying to get the thing to work. No responses from anyone.....<br /><br />Would only show my old defunct blogspots,<br /><br />Couldn't get in and monitor, respond, or do anything until TODAY, September 21, 2016.<br /><br />(Well, I also took time out for my husband's two-week stint in the hospital installing a defibrillator, but that's another story.) <br /><br />All of a sudden, today I managed to make the thing work. Not sure what I did... (chimpanzee technique - pound on the keys until something happens, not really sure what I did...) <br /><br />Anyway, I truly apologize for not responding to your queries sooner. Tried to get them all caught today. If you did not get a response or have a new question, please don't hesitate to send again. I'll do my best to keep it current.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your patience.<br /><br />Linda<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-74949874676859677502013-04-12T01:00:00.000-06:002013-04-12T01:00:05.343-06:00Dehydrating Cooked Whole Grains<div style="text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Whole Wheat Berries</span></strong><o:p> </o:p></div>
Many of you have food mills for grinding your own wheat into flour. But did you know you can cook your whole wheat berries and eat them like rice or a hot cereal?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those of you who don’t yet have a food mill, this is a fantastic way to get all that nutrition from whole wheat.<br />
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get lazy, I simply dump a bunch of the wheat berries in my six-cup
crock-pot and fill it with water. Let them cook overnight and they will
become as tender as rice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Or,
simply cook them the way you would brown rice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring about six cups of water to a boil
and add 2 cups of whole-wheat berries. After it returns to the boil, turn
the heat to low and simmer for about 40 minutes or so until the water
cooks out. it should be tender.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spread
them out on your racks and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">dehydrate at 115º at least overnight</i></b>.
They should be firm and hard, like dehydrated rice.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Use Like Rice</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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They don’t shrink much, but will rehydrate really easily.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">WHAT TO DO WITH DEHYDRATED WHOLE WHEAT BERRIES:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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with boiling water and simmer about 10 minutes until water cooks out.
serve just like you would rice. (Much faster than the extended time to
prepare them from raw.)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Season
with butter and serve.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
any recipe you would use rice for a wonderful, nutty-flavored alternative.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
any recipe that calls for barley.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Great
in soups and stews. No need to rehydrate when you are using them in dishes
with lots of liquids.</li>
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and serve like your favorite hot-grained cereal.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Tabouli! Don’t forget
Tabouli!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Tabouli is a Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur, which is
nothing but cracked wheat berries. Basically, it’s made with the following
ingredients:</div>
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whole wheat berries</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">chopped
tomatoes</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">chopped
green onions</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mint
leaves</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Lemon
juice</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Crushed
garlic (or garlic salt)</li>
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(leave out if you are using garlic salt)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Olive
oil</li>
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Toss all the ingredients together, chill and serve. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">I used
to get really fussy about following a recipe for tabouli exactly, but like
so many dishes, there are variables and regional differences.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These days, I simply toss together what
I’ve got and season to taste. If you are insecure, then go ahead and look up
one of the hundreds of recipes on line.</li>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-69349808942386551712013-04-09T01:00:00.000-06:002013-04-09T01:00:10.967-06:00Slick Tricks Department - Recycling Used Zip Bags<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Recycled Freezer Bags</span></b></div>
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If you’re like me, you tend to put your dehydrated foods
into zip freezer bags until you’re ready to vacuum seal them into one meal
vacuum bags.</div>
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<o:p></o:p> </div>
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I found if I washed my bags, there was always a little
moisture left in them. I would try propping them open on long handled pots or
silverware sticking upright in the dish drain but invariably, whenever the
sides of the bag touched, moisture would still be there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It seemed to take forever to get those bags
dry enough that I felt secure about putting more dehydrated foods in them.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Hanging Recipe Holder</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Someone
sent me a neat trick for hanging your recipe on a pants hanger, so I
started hanging my bags on an unused one, but every now and then I have
too many bags.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sooo, I pulled out a multiple pants hanger to use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
carefully turn your bags inside out, they will dry faster and more
thoroughly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You don’t have to worry
about little droplets of water clinging to the corners. </li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dehydrated French Fries</span></b></div>
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I wanted to find a variety of ways to dehydrate my fifty-pound
box of potatoes. Variety, as we know, is the spice of life… and with foods this
is especially true.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So here is my
rendition on dehydrated French fries.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Rather than repeat myself, if you want details on how to
prep your French fries, check my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">And Then There’s Shoestring Taters</i></b>.
Same process, just sliced thicker.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;"><strong><em>Dehydrate
at 115º</em></strong> for one or two days, depending on the humidity where you live.
They should be firm and hard when dry.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
you bag them for storage, you will need to double-bag them because the
sharp edges will put tiny pinholes in the bags.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">An
alternative to bags might be to store them in jars. Of course, the jars
should be kept in a closed cabinet to avoid <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">extended exposure to light</i></b>.
See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Canning Jars are Not Essential</i></b> to learn more about this.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">About a cup of Potatoes</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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think one cup of potatoes is just about right for two people. In most
cases, I try to bag just enough for two people with no leftovers. Adjust
the quantity according to the needs of your family. </li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cover
and soak your potatoes in cold water. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">It
will take most of the day to rehydrate them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you want French fries for supper,
then put them on to soak first thing in the morning, or possibly the day
before.</li>
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they are rehydrating, you simply refrigerate them.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Soak a Little Longer</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">In
retrospect, I think these thicker fries should have soaked a bit
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice how the edges tend
to turn up a bit and the middle part is a bit concave?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were flexible, but the end product
turned out a bit chewy.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">The
next time I do them, I will put them on to soak the day before.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Some
people might consider this to be a bit of a nuisance. But how else can you
store that fantastic bargain on potatoes (or that bumper crop from your
garden) for up to ten years without dehydrating them? To my mind, it’s
worth the effort because nutritionally, they are much better than canned
or frozen potatoes. If you want to learn more about the nutritional loss
of canned and frozen foods vs. dehydrated foods, check my post <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dehydrating
If For No Other Reason</i></b>.</li>
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Ready to Eat!</span></strong></div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-42735709549195419182013-04-03T01:00:00.000-06:002013-04-03T01:00:10.788-06:00And Then There’s Shoestring Taters
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Shoestrings</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Do you like think and crispy French fries?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here is a way to make them. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Thinner Blade</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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When I first decided to try French fries, I chose the
smaller julienne blade on my potato slicer. I figured the smaller thickness
would dehydrate more evenly and faster.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Cut to Fit</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">First,
I cut the end off the very large potatoes to make them fit the machine. I
would have preferred longer pieces, but I knew I couldn’t hand-cut them to
a consistent size.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Ready to Blanch</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">I got
a batch of potatoes cut and ready, then rinsed them in cold water before
blanching. This helped remove excess starch.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Blanching Begins</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
aren’t sure how to blanch potatoes, refer back to my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Potatoes
and Blanching</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
think you can take a short-cut and avoid the blanching step, you will find
that your potatoes will end up grayish-black because of the starch. They
are not ruined, but sure have an unappetizing look about them.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Save-a-Step</span></b></div>
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found if I dump the blanched potatoes directly into the salad spinner
basket, it saves a lot of aggravation.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Cooling the Potatoes</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Take
the salad spinner rack and plunge it directly into a large bowl of cold
water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once they’ve cooled, use the
salad spinner to get as much excess moisture off the potatoes as possible.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dehydrate</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Place
them on the dehydrator racks. Make sure there is space between the pieces
for good air circulation.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Dehydrate at 115º</b>. I let mine dry
for about two days.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on
the ambient humidity where you live and how well you dried them before
racking them will determine how long it takes to get them thoroughly
dehydrated.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Many
dehydrating books recommend a higher temperature for dehydrating fruits
and veggies. I prefer to use a lower temperature in order to eliminate the
risk of Case Hardening, which can lead to moldy food. If you aren’t sure
about this, look up my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Case Hardening</i></b>.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dried</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">They
will shrink quite a bit. The brown on the end of the dehydrated potato is
simply the skin. There is nothing wrong with it.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Cool Thoroughly</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Before
you bag those potatoes, be sure to cool them thoroughly. Otherwise
moisture can condense on the inside of the bag, causing moldy foods.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">READY TO SERVE:</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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about a cup of dehydrated potatoes and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">soaked them all day</i></b>.
This turned out to be just about right for a reasonable sized serving for
two people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But sadly, Mike and I
do not always eat reasonable sized portions. <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">L</span></span></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">It Takes a While</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Potatoes
seem to take a long time to rehydrate. I experimented with different
times, 30 minutes, then up to several hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I found works best is to let them
soak all day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">If I’m
planning on potatoes for supper, I put them on to soak first thing in the
morning. I covered them with water, then refrigerated them until it was
time to cook supper.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Flexible</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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should be very flexible when they are rehydrated and ready to cook.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dry Before You Fry!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;">Be
sure to completely blot your potatoes dry before you fry them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any water will cause the oil to spatter
and might cause someone to get burned.</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Fry
them as usual. Because of their thinner size, these fried up very crispy
and crunchy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I liked them quite a
bit. They reminded me almost of those canned shoestring potatoes we use
for toppings on casseroles and such, but they were a bit thicker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mike didn’t care for them because he prefers
thick and tender steak fries.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
want to make them more tender, don’t fry them quite as long.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play around until you are satisfied with
the finished product.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dehydrated Potato Chips</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Here is the third installment on my fifty-pound box of
bargain potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you missed the
other two posts, you will want to be sure and look them over. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Taters
‘n Taters ‘n Taters, Oh My! </i></b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hash Browns…WOW!</i></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I’m trying to find as many ways as possible to use
dehydrated potatoes. While I was playing around with the potatoes, I remembered
that once or twice as a child, my mom fixed home-made potato chips.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She deemed them too much trouble. But I
decided to give it a try.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Prep for the Mandolin Slicer</span></b></div>
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The easiest way to get consistent sized chips is to cut the
narrow end off the potato before you start slicing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then, about an inch or two from the other
end, stop before you slice your fingers. Take those ends and toss them into a
pan of cold water to use later for cooking fresh.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Consistent Slices</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I put my mandolin directly over a pot of cold water and
slice the potatoes directly into it. </div>
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slicer has an adjustable cutting edge, so I set it on the most narrow
setting. It goes to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">about 1/8 inch</i></b>, but if you can <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">get
them paper thin</i></b>, it’s even better. Sometimes my slices end up
thinner and I found that those make the best chips.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">The
1/8 inch slices turn out more like kettle chips, which are still great.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Rinse and Blanch</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Rinse your slices in fresh water to eliminate starch. Then
blanch. See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Potatoes & Blanching</i></b> for
details.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Drain</span></b></div>
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Use your salad spinner to get as much water off them as
possible. Rack them and dehydrate.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">I
dehydrated them at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">115º for about a day</i></b>. Here in
arid <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:state>,
I put them in the machine in the morning, and take them out the following
morning. If you live in a humid climate or if it’s raining, it will take
longer.<o:p> </o:p></li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Ready to Store</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
they are dried, they will shatter when bent. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Potatoes
usually have sharp edges, which will puncture a vacuum pack bag.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you use vacuum pack bags, double bag
them.</li>
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these in a sturdy container. Quart mason jars are too small. If you have a
gallon pickle jar, that will work really well. I recommend a sturdy
container for potato chips because they are fragile and can easily shatter
if bagged.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Cover and Soak</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I used <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">one cup of dehydrated potato chips</i></b>
for my test batch. That was just about right for the two of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Potatoes are kind of funny. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">They take a long time to
rehydrate</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Depending on the
size, shape, and thickness of the potatoes, they could take anywhere from ten
minutes to three hours or more.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I finally gave up timing the rehydrating time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply cover them with water and refrigerate
in the morning. Plan to use them for supper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Or, if you want them for breakfast, put them on to soak in the afternoon
or evening and they will be rehydrated by the next morning.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dry Thoroughly</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo6; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
you are ready to cook them, be sure to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">blot them dry with a towel</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Any water on the chips will cause the
hot grease to spatter.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Hot Oil</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Wait until your <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">oil is very hot</i></b>. I don’t know the
temp, but the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">potatoes should sizzle</i></b> the instant you drop them in the oil.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Gently
place the chips in the oil, do not dump them in</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Be
ready with tongs to turn them when the edges get brown</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Browned & Ready</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
the chips are light brown, pull them out of the oil and drain on a paper
towel. Thicker slices may take a minute or two longer.</li>
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salt them if desired. Seasoning should be done while they are still hot,
so it will stick to the oil on the chips.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Kettle Chips</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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My first batch of chips tasted like kettle chips. I
especially prefer them, but Mike likes them thinner.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Two Large Potatoes</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Those chips were so delicious, we decided we wanted more…
NOW!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We weren’t willing to wait another
day for them to rehydrate. So I took two fresh potatoes, sliced, and fried
them.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I couldn’t believe how many chips came from two
potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I didn’t have a good scale to
weigh them, so we can only guess about the quantity. These chips are in a wide,
8-cup casserole.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Well actually, this isn’t the whole batch. We couldn’t
resist sampling them just as soon as they came out of the pan!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I did not blanch the fresh batch of
potato chips. Mike deemed them a bit more flavorful than the blanched,
dehydrated ones. I could not see a significant difference in the taste. In
spite of that, he said they definitely were worth dehydrating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looks like we are going to do quite a few
potato chips.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Making your own potato chips <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">might be considered a bit of a
bother</i></b>, but we don’t see it that way. </div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">First,
there are no chemicals or additives in fresh home-made potato chips.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Second,
it takes very few thinly sliced potatoes to make a batch of chips, so they
are very economical.</li>
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<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Hash Browns – Sooo Easy!</span></b></div>
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My dehydrated hash browns are stored in a food saver vacuum
jar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Personally, I think these things
are overpriced, but I buy them for a few bucks a piece at the thrift store when
I find them. For some reason, they don’t always hold a seal, so I don’t use
them for the vacuum feature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><a name='more'></a><br />
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Potatoes will have very sharp edges when dehydrated. If you
put them in vacuum pack bags, they will eventually puncture the bags and you lose
the seal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When I am putting up my
one-meal servings, I double bag them to prevent the puncturing. I do this for
my long-term storage plans.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Since we frequently enjoy hash browns, these will store in
the cabinet in the kitchen and I can scoop out what I need for each meal. This
is much more practical economical than using the vacuum pack bags.</div>
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You might want to refer back to my post, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Taters
‘n Taters ‘n Taters… Oh My!</i></b> For some basic instructions on dealing with
potatoes. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">You must blanch potatoes before dehydrating.</span></b>
Otherwise they will turn a nasty, blackish grey from the starch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not confuse blanching with cooking. There
is a difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you’re not sure how
to do it, check my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Potatoes & Blanching</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Get ‘em Grated</span></b></div>
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I have a grater blade on my mandolin slicer, so that is how
I shred my spuds. You can use any type of grater you like for this
purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
have a mandolin slicer like mine, you can simply place it over a pot of
cold water and slice them directly into the water.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Ready to Blanch</span></b></div>
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This is a six-quart pot filled with shredded potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">You
will want to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">rinse them to get the extra starch off before blanching</i></b>.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Stubs</span></b></div>
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I used to try and slice my potatoes all the way down to the
very end, but too many times I got cut on the blade.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Took me a long time to make the quantum leap
and realize that I don’t have to go all the way down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I now <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">stop an inch or two short of the end and set
the pieces aside to cook fresh for supper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></i></b>Duhhh! <she rolls her eyes></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Blanching & Cooling</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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After blanching the potatoes in small batches, they are
placed directly into the salad spinner insert and plunged into cold water to
stop the cooking.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<o:p></o:p> </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Spin Them Dry</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Next they go into the salad spinner to get rid of most of
the moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are placed on the
dehydrating racks and dried. Sorry I didn’t have the wit to take pics at this
stage.</div>
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sure you spread them out</i></b> and don’t leave them clumped thickly
together.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">I put
either a fruit leather tray or a mesh tray on the bottom rack to catch any
pieces that fall through the racks when they dry.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dry
them at 115º</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Here
in <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:state>,
I dry them overnight or about a day and a half.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you live in a humid area, it will
take longer to dry.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now You Get to Eat ‘Em!</span></span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Rehydrate 10 Minutes</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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One of the really nice things about shredded potatoes is how
quickly they rehydrate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply cover
them with water and let them soak for about ten minutes. </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">This
is one cup of dehydrated potatoes</li>
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added one tablespoon of dehydrated onions to the rehydrating water</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Simmer</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Place
in a heavy skillet and simmer until the water evaporates. It took mine
about ten minutes cooking time.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Oil to Brown</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
the potatoes are tender and the water’s gone, add a little oil in the
bottom of the pan and cook until browned.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Delish!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-42287826969191690962013-03-12T16:32:00.000-06:002013-03-12T16:32:09.037-06:00Taters ‘n Taters ‘n Taters… Oh My!
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<st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Idaho</span></b></st1:place></st1:state><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"> ‘Taters</span></b></div>
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My goodness, what a great deal we got!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You know, sometimes you simply luck into
being in the right place at the right time.</div>
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I was at our <st1:placename w:st="on">Senior</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype> recently when a farmer from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Idaho</st1:state></st1:place> came by with a truckload
of potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Normally, he sells his
fifty pound boxes of potatoes for $20, but he offered some to the Center for
$16.50. That’s only <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">33¢ per pound</i></b>. The going rate in our local store is around <strong><em>65¢
per pound</em></strong>, and they weren’t nearly as big. Now, these are huge baking potatoes
and they were absolutely fantastic. <o:p> </o:p><br />
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I snapped up one whole box for myself and <strong><em>another box to
share</em></strong> with my dehydrating friends (and anyone else I knew who might want some
nice, fresh potatoes).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a good thing
to do in the event that you find a fantastic price on something.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In four days, I sold nearly 25 pounds of the
additional potatoes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of my
dehydrating friends are newbies and still aren’t sure about this. Most of them
took a small quantity.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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For once, I have enough to do something interesting with,
and enough imagination to think in terms of a variety of uses. Over the next
few weeks (as I keep getting batches of them dried and tested) I’ll be posting
the results.</div>
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<o:p> <strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Linda's Note:</span></strong> For some of you, the following tips may be a common practice, but I'm addressing newbies with this one. So please forgive me if it's too simplistic for you. </o:p></div>
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First, I think I’ll cover a few tips and tricks I’ve
developed that will save steps and make it easier to process potatoes.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">TIP ONE</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Skins On</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<strong><em>Potato skins are super rich in nutrients</em></strong>. Mike and I both
agree that potato skins need to be left on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a shame to peel the potatoes and throw away the skins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, if you choose to toss those skins,
it’s a personal preference thing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Trust
me, the ‘Tater Cops won’t come snooping around your kitchen door.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Fresh, natural potatoes come from the dirt. I used to use a
fingernail brush to scrub them. It was difficult and time consuming (especially
for those of us with muscle coordination and pain issues)<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">This
time I tried one of those scrubbing sponges with the rough green side for
scrubbing non-stick cookware. Works perfectly! As you can see, the
scrubbed tops of these potatoes are much cleaner than the unscrubbed
bottom parts.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">TIP TWO – DEALING WITH THE MANDOLIN</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Damaged Spots Removed</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">After
scrubbing your ‘taters, check for damaged or bad spots and cut them off.
It’s much easier to take care of that before you slice them.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">A Flat Base</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Originally, I started slicing on the mandolin with the tip
end of the potato. This resulted in very small to very large pieces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, with 50 pounds of spuds to deal
with, I decided to take a short cut.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<strong><em>One of the problems with a mandolin</em></strong> is that unless you start
slicing your veggies very straight and upright, after a few swipes, you will
end up with cuts on an angle, with the pieces getting longer and longer.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Nice Even Slices</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">I
decided to cut the tip end off the potato to give myself a <strong><em>good flat
surface</em></strong> to work with.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">TIP THREE – THAT SAFETY THINGIE</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Safety Thingie</span></b></div>
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Most mandolin slicers have a thingie you put over the food
to keep from cutting your fingers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You’re supposed to wedge the food into the thingie and push the plunger
down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But rarely have I had food pieces
just the right size for doing that. So I usually end up not using it and hoping
for the best.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<strong><em>This works all right as long as you go slowly</em></strong> with the
slicer, but invariably, I get into a rhythm and the next thing I know… zing!
I’m adding bright red seasoning to the food!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">‘Spud Stubs</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Sooo,
now I <strong><em><span style="color: blue;">stop several inches short of the end</span></em></strong> and don’t worry about it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I take those ends and toss ‘em into a
pot of cold water until I’ve finished the batch I’m working on.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Nothing Wasted!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I’m done processing the spuds, I take those end stubs and cook them for a
fresh potato dish with supper. In this case, I added a few shredded
carrots and some leftover raw cabbage.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">A BLANCHING TIP</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">As you may already know, blanching potatoes requires several
steps:</span></strong></div>
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them</li>
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in boiling water for about three minutes</li>
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them into cold water to stop the cooking process</li>
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them to get most of the water off</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Place
in the dehydrator</li>
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Originally, after blanching I would place them in a bowl and
transfer them to the cold-water bath. Then I would drain them and place in
salad spinner.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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much easier to simply place them directly into the salad spinner insert,
which you plunge into the cold water bath. Pull the out of the water and
directly into the spinner. Saves a step, and a bit of fumbling and
fussing.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Cranberries Aren’t Just for Thanksgiving Any
More!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Cranberry sauce is much easier to make than you might
think.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A few years ago I got so
frustrated when reading the labels on canned cranberry sauce. I could not find
one can that did not have <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">high fructose corn syrup</i></b>!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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That’s when I began to make my own. <o:p> </o:p></div>
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First, you need to wash your cranberries. Pick out the
wilted, bruised, and damaged ones. Use only crisp, fresh berries.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Bring your water to a boil. Let ‘em Pop!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Here is the recipe I got from the Wisconsin Cranberry
Grower’s Association:</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">3 cup
cranberries</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">3/4
cup water</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">1-1/2
cup sugar</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
want to make cranberry sauce with nice chunks of berries in it, simply
stir. </li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
want to make the smooth gelled sauce, use a potato masher and simmer
longer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I like the whole berry
version better.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Watch that Pot</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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You need to watch it carefully. It will foam up quite a bit
and might overflow. If it looks like that might be happening, lower the temp,
blow on it and/or give it a stir. The foam will go down.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Simmer</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Keep stirring and simmering for about ten minutes. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Thick</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Before long, it will get really thick. When you can scrape
the bottom of the pan and it comes clear like this, the sauce is ready. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Measure Portions</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I use a ¼ cup portion scooper and plop it out onto my fruit
leather trays.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>be sure to spray your
trays with non-stick spray first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice
that it’s fairly thick and lumpy.</div>
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I simply take my racks and give them a little tap on the
counter, like you would if you were settling a cake batter into a cake
pan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They spread out and are more even
in thickness.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Perfect!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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This time I let these dry for about seven days. It may take
less time, but I was too ill to be sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: yellow; color: blue; mso-highlight: yellow;">Remember,
sweet things take longer to dry.</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> In the past, I got too impatient
with my cranberry sauce. Figured it should be done in three days or so. It always seemed a bit sticky, and I didn’t like
that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will keep when it’s sticky, but
it’s a nuisance. This was a happy accident for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By letting it dry so much longer, it was
completely dry and wasn’t sticky at all. That made it perfect. (Actually, I was too sick to mess with it ... or even care about it at the time)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">What to do With Dehydrated Cranberry Sauce:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">These
dried wafers are fantastic on turkey or chicken sandwiches</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">They
can be placed on top of a roast pork or ham half way through the cooking
process.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Delicious
just as a snack.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Snip
them into pieces and add to your favorite salads, as you might use
craisins. </li>
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To find out more delicious things you can do with cranberries,
check over this link to the <st1:place w:st="on"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Wisconsin</span></b></st1:place><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"> Cranberry
Grower’s Association:</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Well, I felt I needed to explain why I haven't posted anyting in a number of weeks. I've been down with what is officially termed as the "Dubois Crud". It's a varying malady with an assortment of symptoms.<br /><a name='more'></a><br />My version has fluctuated between flue-like symptoms, bad cold symptoms, dry hacking cough to choking up phlem, on-and-off ear ache, bronchitus, vomiting and passing out. This was compounded by having a major fibromyalgia flare-up because of the stress of the whole thing.<br /><br />I've been on antibiotics, cough medicines, and pain pills. From one day to the next not sure I can even get out of bed.<br /><br />It's been two weeks since I've been able to stand long enough to get to the Center and use the internet. Symptoms may drag out for weeks. Pretty shaky right now. Major ear buzzing....<br /><br />I did manage to dehydrate some fresh cranberries just before the worst of this started. As soon as I'm capable of rational thought, I'll post several articles about it.<br /><br />Just wanted everyone to understand what is going on, and that I have not given up on this. Just needed to get well enough to function.<br />Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-25900077904336878462013-01-06T01:00:00.000-07:002013-01-06T01:00:05.222-07:00French Onion Soup<div style="text-align: center;">
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Mike had a toothache for a few days and needed something
soft and tasty to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I rummaged around
and decided to give French Onion Soup a try. It’s one of his favorites, so I
figured a little comfort food would be just the ticket.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s note:</span></b> after using the beef stock
recommended for this recipe, I discovered it had a sweet taste.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure enough, when I read the ingredients, I
noticed honey was listed near the end. Why anyone would put sweetener in beef
stock is beyond me. Pay attention to the ingredients if you are not using home
made stock. You might be in for a little surprise.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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dried chunks, don’t bother to grind them for this soup</li>
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ground pepper</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> After doing all my photos and
getting everything set up, I decided to use tarragon as an <strong><em>Add Fresh</em></strong>
ingredient. The reason is that the other ingredients will keep for years, but
herbs will only hold their flavor for about one year.</div>
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When you are ready to serve the soup, float a thick slice of
crusty bread on it. Top it with a good cheese such as mozzarella, gruyere, Muenster,
or whatever you like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then broil it a
few minutes until the cheese is bubbly.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Recipe Card for French Onion Soup:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-60564655852541689252013-01-04T01:00:00.000-07:002013-01-04T01:00:11.845-07:00Croutons Anyone?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Croutons, Plain and Seasoned</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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For over a year now, people have been asking me about
dehydrating croutons.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hadn’t done any
for ages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Back nearly twenty years ago,
when I first got bitten by the DB (<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dehydrating
Bug</i>), I started playing around with them. I buttered them, seasoned them,
toasted them, and then dehydrated them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Within a month I had a rancid mess on my hands!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How disappointing!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Back then I didn’t realize that any fats and oils will go
rancid, making the food unfit to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Now I know better.</div>
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Recently I was given two loaves of commercially prepared
bread, so I decided to give it a try.</div>
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See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dealing With Bread</i></b> to get
instructions on how to make your croutons from loaf bread.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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My challenge here was to make my own seasoned croutons
without the things going rancid. The best way to deal with this is to simply
dry your cubed bread plain. Then season as needed.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">One of
the advantages of making dehydrated bread cubes is that you can now
eliminate moldy bread from happening because you<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>can’t get around to using it in time.</li>
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The best and simplest way to do this is to melt three
tablespoons of butter or oil and add the seasonings of your choice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I used about a half teaspoon each of the
following:</div>
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salt</li>
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cheese</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cracked
pepper</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">thyme</li>
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your imagination go wild.</li>
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I was concerned that they might scorch, so I kept the heat
on medium to low. Constantly stir and flip the cubes in the ban until you get
the desired brown. Serve them either hot or cold. Great on salads and even
cooked pasta! What a wonderful treat!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Here is the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Recipe Card</span></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I set mine up in one-cup portions. Figured that would be enough for a
serving for Mike and me. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;">What else can you do with dehydrated cubed
bread? </span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">These
will work well as topping on casseroles. My mom used to make macaroni and
cheese topped with toasted bread cubes. Simply drizzle melted butter over
the bread cubes and top your favorite casserole. Bake in the oven until
brown for a wonderful crunchy topping.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use
these plain or seasoned in any recipe you have that calls for bread cubes.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use
these with your favorite bread pudding recipe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
stuffing recipes.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dealing With Bread</i></b> for more
suggestions on using croutons.</div>
Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-43964520294865996162013-01-02T14:08:00.000-07:002013-01-02T14:08:10.078-07:00Dealing With Bread
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Croutons & Bread Crumbs</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I’m always looking for ways of cutting corners and finding
the most versatile and efficient way possible of doing anything. Is that
because I’m intrinsically lazy?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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One of the problems with seasoned breadcrumbs and croutons
is that they often have oil in them to make the herbs adhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These home made croutons are unseasoned.
Besides the longer shelf life, they can be seasoned just as you like for
whatever you are making, be it Italian, French, or good ol’ home-cookin.</div>
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Recently, I decided to take two loaves of free bread and
dehydrate them for croutons and bread crumbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is an excellent way to use old bread before it begins to mold.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the advantages of making your own is
that you don’t need to open a whole box of commercially prepared bread crumbs
when you only need a cup or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s
Note:</span></b> Store your croutons in one one-cup portions so you don’t have
any leftovers or waste.</div>
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I wanted nice, clean croutons, so the first thing I cut the
crusts off and set them aside.</div>
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It was a simple matter to slice the remaining bread into ½
in cubes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I got quite a bit of bread
cubes from these two loaves. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Catch the Crumbs</span></b></div>
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Be sure to put a fruit leather tray on your bottom rack to
catch the crumbs. There <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">will</i></b> be crumbs.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dehydrated</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Dehydrate at 115º</span></b> for about a half a day to a
day, depending on the ambient humidity where you live. </div>
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I needed to experiment a bit with seasonings, so these are
waiting until I have something ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>See my next post <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Croutons Anyone? </i></b>For a recipe and
suggestions on how to season the crumbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It will drop in three days.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I’m not sure how long these will
keep. I read one article that said home made croutons and bread crumbs should
store for at least one year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But then,
that was in a freezer. Not so sure about that, as after a couple of months,
freezer burn will set in on bread products.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Crusts for Crumbs</span></b></div>
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I dehydrated the crusts separately, as these were earmarked
for bread crumbs.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I had set the heels aside and forgot about them. But I
decided to give them a try, just as they are.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you are planning on just breadcrumbs, whole slices of bread dehydrate
just fine.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Croutons Dried and Ready to Bag</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Bread does not shrink when it dries. The volume will be
about the same.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I took my plain croutons
and bagged them in one-cup portions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Figured this was just about right for two people for one meal.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;">What to do with Croutons:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Drizzle
with melted butter and top mac-and-cheese casserole</li>
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your favorite casseroles with them.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
your favorite bread pudding recipe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
your favorite stuffing recipe</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use as
a topping on your favorite cream of soup.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Of
course, use as an accent on your favorite salads</li>
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I took the crusts and ends and simply buzzed them in my food
processor to make crumbs.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Bread Crumbs</span></b></div>
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These turned out fine and just right.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is one of the few places where I will recommend storing your
dehydrated food in a jar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep them in
several quart jars if necessary. Pour your bread crumbs into a bowl for
breading or whatever, then return the unused portions to the jar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will find all sorts of uses for your
breadcrumbs and will be opening that container often. It is not cost effective
to vacuum pack them, unless you absolutely have gallons of them at a time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They will also keep just fine in a zip
freezer bag.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 18pt;">What to do with Dehydrated Breadcrumbs:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Season
them with olive oil, parsley, thyme, and garlic and use them to stuff
artichokes. </li>
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with your favorite herbs and sprinkle over green beans</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">My
Sicilian hubby always mixed breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese, oregano,
garlic salt, and Basil. Dredge chicken cutlets in beaten egg, then in the
breadcrumb mixture before frying. He also did the same with fresh
asparagus which was gently browned in a little olive oil. Excellent!</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
meat loaf instead of cracker crumbs.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Really
great with breaded pork chops. Season with garlic powder and sage…</li>
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them as they are or mixed with flour for breading foods you intend to fry.</li>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-70051238116939857562012-12-28T01:00:00.000-07:002013-01-02T14:11:27.608-07:00Commercially Canned Potatoes Do Serve a Purpose<br />
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Before I was able to find a great deal on fresh potatoes,
and before food prices skyrocketed, I started buying sliced canned potatoes,
and a few other veggies whenever I could find a fantastic deal. They had to be
50¢ per can or less for me to purchase them.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I just kept storing and stockpiling them, thinking that
eventually, I would dehydrate them. Well, recently, that day finally came.
There were two catalysts, which finally made me break down and dehydrate them.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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First, I actually have buckets and bags full of dehydrated
veggies. I had been rearranging and reorganizing my larder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my disgust, I could not find my dehydrated
potatoes when I was ready to put a few casseroles together.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Next, I realized that my storage bin for canned potatoes was
overflowing, but I also had piles of dehydrated foods all over the floor, due
to lack of space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well duhh. Get with
it, Sister!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Actually, I use my spare bedroom for canned and commercially
prepared foods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was intended to be
a temporary space until I get them dehydrated, but I’ve been a bit lax.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the two above pictures you can see my
stackable modules with pull-out tubs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
had originally used these for craft supply storage, but as my priorities
changed, the crafts were eased out and dehydrated foods eased in.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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The deeper tubs are used to hold bags of dehydrated foods
that are waiting for me to convert into vacuum-packed one-dish meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sometimes I end up with an abundance of one
food and not enough of another to make a complete meal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This system works perfectly for me to keep
them handy until I’m ready to make my meal packets.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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My completed, bagged and labeled foods go to the storage
shed and are stored in plastic buckets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We don’t have roaches or many insect pests in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:state></st1:place>, so keeping them stored isn’t a big
problem.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you live in a warmer
climate, you will need to accommodate for higher humidity and insect pests.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I keep a running inventory of completed meals on an excel
spreadsheet.<o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Leaving food like this lying around is
especially bad for several reasons.</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">In the
event of an evacuation emergency, there is no way I can get all that
canned food out of the house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
needs to be dehydrated to make it lightweight and compact for transport.</li>
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put together one-dish dehydrated meals with ingredients that are not
dehydrated. It just doesn’t work. Well, actually you can, but the whole
point of this blog is to use dehydrated foods.</li>
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continue to prep for emergencies and hard times, I need some place to put my
extra food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cans take up way too
much space.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I always advocate running a full
dehydrator. Never run your machine half full, it’s a waste of electricity. If
you need to top off two or three racks, filling them with commercially canned
products are just the ticket. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
my machine is almost always full, so I’ve allowed canned items I find on sale
stack up and accumulate.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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So, I realized the day had come for me to tackle all those
cans of food. The first thing to do after opening cans is drain the liquid off.
I use my salad spinner for this purpose.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> Sadly, canned foods lose most of
their nutrients during processing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Extended periods of high heat can cause the lost of as much as <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">60% to 80%</b> of the nutrients. Ideally,
we should use the freshest foods we can find, but the realities of life is that
it isn’t always possible. Some parts of the country (like <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:state>) have a very short growing season
and most people must rely on commercially canned foods to make it through the
winter. See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">If For No Other Reason</i></b> for more
information on nutrition loss during food preservation.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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them out on your dehydrating racks. Be sure there is a little space
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these were a little thicker than I normally like to slice potatoes. They
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Dry them at 115º for about a day or a day and a half.
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One can of canned sliced potatoes equals about ½ cup of
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-16522099798856467392012-12-26T01:00:00.000-07:002012-12-26T01:00:01.142-07:00Economy Tip - Consider Those Skins!
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Not One Wasted Scrap</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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You know, they say the wonderful thing about pigs is that
you can use everything but the squeal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I’m beginning to discover that is also true of ginger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I play around with it, I’m beginning to
wonder what other ways I can get more mileage out of my food dollar. How much
can I conserve and not waste?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dehydrating is an excellent way to stretch that dollar, especially in
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You might want to read my post <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hard Times a’Commin: Linda’s Take</i></b>
for some thoughts on rising food prices and what to do about them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As far as I am concerned, for those of us who
cannot increase our income to meet the need, we must learn to cut back wherever
we can.</div>
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When I was prepping my last batch of ginger for dehydrating,
I thought about those skins that we usually throw away. I had seen nothing on
television cooking shows or anything in cookbooks about not peeling ginger or
about using the skins. So after scrubbing mine, I tasted a few peelings. They
taste just like the rest of the plant.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Why not? I thought. Go ahead and dehydrate those skins.
Potato skins are rich in vitamins, why not the ginger?<o:p> </o:p></div>
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They worked out just fine. I plan to store mine whole and
not grind the skins until I need powdered ginger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That saves the delicious chips and pieces
from the inside for other great recipes calling for ginger.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I’ve been out sick for nearly a
week now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the past four days I’ve
been guzzling hot tea made with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">dehydrated ginger skins</span></b>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">rose hips</span></b>, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">dehydrated lemon skins</span></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was all crammed into a tea ball and
added to my tea bag to steep a few minutes. It has been quite soothing and
comforting.</div>
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I purchased five pounds of fresh ginger from a wholesale
supplier.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s really expensive out here
in the wilds of <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wyoming</st1:place></st1:state>.
If you’re thinking in terms of buying food in bulk, check out my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bulk
and Wholesale Food Sources</i></b> for ideas of where to go and how to do it.</div>
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Up until about a year ago, I had never used fresh ginger. It just isn't a regular item in a Southern diet! But when I bought my first tuber, I wasn't sure what to do with the thing. I'm sure many of you are old hands at tackling ginger, but again, I'm going to proceede as if, like me, the reader has never peeled one before.<br />
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One of the problems with peeling ginger is that it has such
odd shapes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of curves and twists,
plus a very thin skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without care,
it’s easy to waste quite a bit of it.<o:p> </o:p><br />
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The problem with using a knife is that there is quite a bit
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A potato peeler works well, but it can’t reach <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>those twisted little crannies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can cut each knob apart, but my goal was
to keep the largest pieces possible intact. Plus, smaller pieces are harder to
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I once saw a chef on TV using a spoon to peel the
ginger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It worked really well with very
little waste. It only skimmed the surface, saving most of that delicious tuber
under the skin. Plus, it has the advantage of fitting into twisty little
spaces.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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In the end, I found that the slickest and fastest way to
peel them was with both a spoon and a potato peeler. I used a knife to cut off
wrinkled skin, bad spots, and eyes.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Then quickly peeled the rest of them.</div>
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Don’t toss those peelings!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dehydrate them for powder.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> Don’t grind them to powder until
you are ready to use them. In about a year, spices and herbs will tend to lose
their flavor when they are ground. If you use powdered ginger often, then grind
enough for a few months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Because ginger comes in such odd shapes, you will want to
cut a flat edge for stability when slicing. It can reduce the risk of the thing
wobbling and causing a nasty cut. I used a knife here, but you can also use a
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After cutting a flat surface, slice your ginger lengthwise
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Take the larger chunks of ginger and slice them on a
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Sometimes I just don’t have enough racks to dehydrate
everything before it goes bad. That happened just before Thanksgiving when I was
given a small box of pickling cucumbers. My machines were full of onions and I
was at a loss as to how to deal with them.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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I rummaged around in the cabinet and found several sets of
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I opened out the legs and stacked one on top of another.
Just to be sure they don’t fall apart in case I accidently bump them, I used a
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These were placed on a silicone baking tray I happened to
have.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The bottom rack is actually a
clean grid I use for draining fried foods. You don’t need the silicone baking
tray, you can just set it on a convenient counter. Since I have such limited
space, I figured that having a base would be convenient in case I needed to
move the rack before they were done.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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After peeling the cucumbers, I sliced them in about ¼ inch
pieces, then spread them out on the racks. It took about a week for them to
dry. The bottom rack took two more days.</div>
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I noticed the bottom rack took longer to dry. I think
because it was barely off the counter and there wasn’t enough air circulation
underneath it.</div>
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Here is the air-dried cucumber slices. They are crispy and
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-25185757219994629292012-12-20T01:00:00.000-07:002012-12-20T01:00:13.711-07:00Happiness is a Big Bag of Onions
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">50 Pounds of Onions</span></b></div>
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I got frustrated trying to put together dehydrated one-dish
meals and casseroles because I never seemed to have enough onions. The
out-of-season prices for onions here at our local grocery store are
astronomical. Finally, Mike suggested that we go ahead and buy a big bag of
them.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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So, a few weeks ago I purchased a 50 pound bag of onions for
58¢ per pound from a grocery wholesaler. See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bulk & Wholesale Food Sources</i></b>
for more details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The current price for
onions was around $1.75 per pound. As you can see, that’s quite a savings.</div>
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See my posts, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onions </i></b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Onions - to Weep or Not to Weep</i></b>
for the easiest way to process onions for dehydrating.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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It took nearly three weeks, but I finally got fifty pounds
of onions dehydrated. They were huge! I found that two thinly sliced onions
filled nine racks. I just didn’t have enough dehydrating racks to get the job
done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have 24 available racks. </div>
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my machine with twelve racks (the maximum it will hold). </li>
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continue slicing and racking until my next set of racks were full.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice that I put chopsticks between
each rack. This allows ventilation and helps prevent mold from developing.</li>
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Most of them went into the American Harvester, but a few
went into the FoodPantrie. </div>
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crumbly. If not, continue to dry them.</div>
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</span></span></span>After drying, I crushed them in my fingers
before bagging.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If I found any leathery
pieces, I put them back into the dehydrator for another day.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I bagged them into
zip freezer bags first. Over the next few weeks, I plan to put together some
one-dish meals and casseroles. These onions will be added to those
recipes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll take a pint canning jar
and put a few onions in it and store it in my spice cabinet for handy use in
recipes on a regular basis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The rest I
will vacuum seal in quart bags and store for future use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I figure I’ve got at least one or two year’s
worth of onions here.</div>
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OK, so what do you do with that leftover polenta? That is of
course, if any is left over. One of my favorite ways to serve it is grilled.</div>
<a name='more'></a>Now, I realize that many of you probably know far more about
polenta than I do. But I am assuming that I’m not the only person on the planet
who is not familiar with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’ll
proceed as if you are me.<br />
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However, if you are familiar with polenta (in any form)
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> In case you missed it, check on my
post <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Creamy
Pumpkin Polenta</i></b> for instructions on how to make this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By the way, if you choose, you don’t have to
make pumpkin flavored polenta, you can simply cook your cornmeal and whatever
seasonings you like in it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The principle
is the same and regardless of the variety, this is an ideal food for long-term
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It was hard for me to leave some polenta and not gobble it
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When you’re ready to serve it, simply flip it onto a cutting
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I slice mine in about half inch thickness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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I like to cook mine in butter, but some recipes call for
olive oil. You can use whatever you like. Polenta is very forgiving.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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Cook it on low so it doesn’t scorch. Gently turn it when it
has a nice crust on one side. Don’t keep flipping it or it will fall apart.</div>
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When it’s nice and crispy on both sides, plate and serve.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> When prepared this way, pumpkin
polenta becomes a ‘two-fer’. You get two distinctly different meals from one
pot of ingredients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What could be
easier?</div>
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night I took some rye crisp and spread a little cream cheese on top of it.
then I added a slice of chilled polenta and gave it a sprinkle of garlic
salt. What a nice and nutritious snack!</li>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-7849664003203000442012-12-16T01:00:00.000-07:002012-12-16T01:00:10.171-07:00Candied Ginger - A Happy Accident<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: blue;">Ginger Candy - Yum!</span></div>
Sometimes, when we make a mistake, it turns out far better than we expected.<br />
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Without paying much attention to what I was doing, (I was
busy trying to take a photo of it) I messed up my second batch of crystallized
ginger. See my post on making <strong><em>Crystallized Ginger.</em></strong></div>
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simmer the diced ginger until it is fork tender.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Macerating<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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The first time I made crystallized ginger, I couldn’t
believe that you only add ¼ cup of water. I added a good cup of water and ended
up with quite a mess and way too much liquid. It took forever to cook away.</div>
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What happens is that the sugar macerates the ginger and
before long, you have quite a lot of sugary liquid in the bowl. It’s kind of
like adding sugar to strawberries. </div>
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the sugared ginger until the liquid cooks out.</li>
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Now, here’s where I goofed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was trying to make a photo of the next step, then all of a sudden, the
sugar crystallized.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was expecting the
ginger to cook clear and glazed like my first batch, but this was completely
different. I simply didn’t take it off the heat in time.</div>
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At first I thought I would need to toss it, but decided to
dehydrate it anyway. So glad I did, because the ginger turned out like candy.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Flavored Sugar</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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There was an added bonus of ginger-flavored ginger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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as a treat.</li>
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few chunks into hot tea.</li>
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the sugar in cookie dough, gingerbread.</li>
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the sugar and ginger bits in quick breads such as pumpkin breads, banana
breads, etc.</li>
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up your sweet potato or winter squash casseroles, etc.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Is good
to much a piece or two for indigestion.</li>
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Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714407873275089321noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6891422639012475199.post-60494589438376977382012-12-14T10:24:00.000-07:002012-12-14T10:24:00.188-07:00Pumpkin Plops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How you prepare pumpkin for dehydrating depends on what you
plan to do with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some recipes call
for diced pumpkin. See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How to Prep a Pumpkin</i></b> for
instructions on how to do that.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Super Easy</span></b></div>
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However, if you are planning on pumpkin pies and some soups,
or pumpkin polenta, then you will want a puree. In this case, it doesn’t much
matter how you slice it, it will all be pureed in the end. </div>
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prepping most of my pumpkin for diced pumpkin, I took the odds and ends
and weird shaped pieces and used them for making pumpkin puree.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Simmer Until Fork Tender</span></b></div>
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Simply chunk your pumpkin into pieces that can fit in your
largest pot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can include the stem,
it doesn’t matter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Simply bring your
water to a boil and simmer until tender. I found that fifteen minutes of
boiling worked just fine.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda's Note: </span></b>Some people recommend using a
pressure cooker for this step, but it really isn’t necessary. Once you’ve got
your pumpkin into the pressure cooker, you need to bring it to a boil and
adjust the rocker. Then time it for however many minutes the instructions call
for, turn it off, and then cool it down. Whereas, in fifteen minutes’ boiling
time, it’s done and ready to puree.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Remove the Peeling</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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After the pumpkin cools enough to handle, it’s easy to take
a paring knife to cut the skin off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Refer
back to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How to Prep a Pumpkin</i></b> for details.</div>
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mine into strips and small manageable pieces for this purpose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Or,
you can take a heavy spoon and scrape the pumpkin off the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whatever works for you. </li>
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From all my scraps of pumpkin, I ended up with about twelve
cups of puree.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s plenty for all
sorts of dishes.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Pumpkin Plops</span></b></div>
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I measured it out in one-quarter cup portions. This way,
when I am working with recipes, I know exactly how much I need for a recipe.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Give it a Tap</span></b></div>
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I found if I simply tapped the rack on the counter, (like
you would a cake pan to settle the batter) it leveld out nicely.</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dehydrate
at 115º</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">Mine
took about two to two and a half days. See my document on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Variables
in Dehydrating Times</i></b> for more information.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Is it done yet?</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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About half way through the dehydrating time, I flip mine
over so the bottom gets exposed to air.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Not Yet!</span></b></div>
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If it smudges up a bit when you are trying to flip them, you
need to let them dry longer.</div>
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About half way through the dehydrating time, whenever they
can be easily handled, I remove them from the fruit leather trays and place
them directly on the racks. </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">This
assures complete drying all the way through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Plus,
they have shrunk a bit and you can snug a few more pieces onto each
rack.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will free up a few racks
that you can set up for your next batch ready to go into the machine. See
my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Slick Trick Extra Racks</i></b> for a good tip on holding that
next batch waiting to go into the dehydrator.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Done</span></b></div>
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It’s all right if they turn a little brown.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If this had been a thicker puree, it would
have dried into a crackly, brown bark. </div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">The
cracks are normal, don’t worry about it.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> When you grind your plops to
powder, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">1/2 tbsp of powder equals ¼ cup of fresh pumpkin.</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="font-size: large;">What to do with pumpkin plops:</span></span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Grind
them to powder, rehydrate, and use in various puree recipes</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Use
them in pies</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Pumpkin
biscuits</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Pumpkin
bread</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Pumpkin
cake</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Pumpkin
soup</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Pumpkin
polenta (see my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Creamy Pumpkin Polenta</i></b> for
instructions)</li>
</ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use
them in any pumpkin or winter squash recipes that call for puree</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">If you
want to use them for snacks rather than regular cooking, consider
seasoning them before dehydrating:</li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Brown
sugar to taste</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Powdered
cinnamon and cloves to taste</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level2 lfo1; tab-stops: list 1.0in;">Mix
with apple puree or other fruits</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Stick to Your Ribs Goodness</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I did a bit of research to find tasty pumpkin recipes that
were not just variations on pumpkin cookies, pies, and desserts. My goal is to
find recipes for nutritious meals. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To my
delight, I found a fantastic and simple recipe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Polenta sounds strange to someone with a southern heritage.
I had no idea what it would be like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sure, on occasion I had purchased a package of polenta at the grocery
store and it was a bit of a novelty, but I had no idea what it was or how to
make it.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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This is beyond simple, and for those of you who are from the
south, think… flavored cornmeal grits.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">How to Prep a Pumpkin</i></b> for
instructions on how to dehydrate your pumpkin. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Ingredients</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Chicken
stock</li>
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pumpkin puree</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Cream
cheese or Neufchatel </li>
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meal</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Nutmeg
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(optional)</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Powdered Pumpkin</span></b></div>
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If you haven’t put together meal kits for this recipe yet,
start by sprinkling the ground dehydrated pumpkin into simmering stock and stir
to keep it from clumping.</div>
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don’t boil rapidly or you may end up with scorching.</li>
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Slowly stir in the cornmeal. Sprinkle a little bit at a time
to keep it from lumping.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will take
several minutes to get it all worked into the liquid.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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When all the cornmeal is incorporated, it may get a bit too
thick, so add more liquid. </div>
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can use more stock or plain water. both work just fine.</li>
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<strong><span style="color: blue;">Cream Cheese</span></strong><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Once the polenta begins to thicken, add the cream cheese.
Continue stirring until it’s melted.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> I never use cream cheese. Instead,
I use Neufchatel. It’s the same flavor, same packaging and is lower fat without
all the “tricky stuff” they do to make real cream cheese into ‘low fat’ cream
cheese. My personal bias, here…<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Done!</span></b></div>
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The recipe says to continue stirring and simmering for
twenty minutes. A spoon should stand up in it when it’s done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> This did get a bit tedious, but
well worth the results.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The polenta more
than doubled in quantity by the time it was done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">I
cooked this batch until it was done as the instructions indicated.
However, the first time I cooked it, I didn’t cook for twenty
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found that in about ten
minutes the cornmeal tasted done, and it was a bit softer. We went ahead
and ate it just like grits.<o:p> </o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: yellow; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-highlight: yellow;">Recipe Card for Creamy Pumpkin
Polenta</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Use Before</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">_________________<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Yield</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">: </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Three medium or two large
servings</span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Ingredients</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">:</span></div>
<ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">1/2 cup + 3 tbsp cornmeal</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">1/3 c pumpkin powder</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.25in; mso-pagination: none; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">1/4 tsp nutmeg</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Add Fresh</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">:</span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">2 1/2 cups
water, chicken, or vegetable stock<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">1/4 to 1/2
cup cream cheese or Neufchatel cheese<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Salt to
taste</span></li>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Rehydrate</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">:</span></div>
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necessary</span></li>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Directions</span></b><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">:</span></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Bring
water or stock to a boil<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Reduce
heat to simmer<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Slow stir
in corn meal mixture while continuously stirring. Add by the tablespoon
full in a very slow stream, stirring constantly. If it gets too thick, add
more water.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Once
cornmeal has been added and it begins to thicken, drop thumb-sized chunks
of cream cheese into mixture until it is completely melted and
incorporated into mixture.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Slowly
simmer for about fifteen to twenty minutes for a creamy texture.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Add more
liquid as needed to keep it from getting too thick. When it’s done, your
spoon should stick up in the mixture and it should begin to pull away from
the sides of the pot.</span></li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Uses:</span></b></div>
<ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Serve as a
hot breakfast cereal<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Serve as a
hot side dish, substituting as a starch.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Chill the
leftover polenta. Slice about ½ inch thick and gently brown. Serve as a
side dish or main course as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo5; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">Optional:
sprinkle with cinnamon, cloves, pumpkin pie spices before serving. </span><o:p> </o:p></li>
</ul>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> Copy the above recipe card in insert
in the package with each batch of dehydrated Pumpkin Polenta you put together.
That way, you will remember what’s in it and what you may need to add. Also, in
the event you want to share this food with a friend or someone in need, they
will know what to do with it.</div>
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<strong>Three Sisters Soup</strong> is so named because of the combination of
corn, beans, and pumpkin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Native
Americans planted these three crops together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Corn drains nutrients from the soil, legumes (the beans) put nutrients
back into the soil and grow up the corn stalks, and the pumpkin vines create a
ground cover, reducing the need for water and weeding.</div>
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This is a fantastic stick-to-your-ribs soup.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s thick and hearty. It combines grains and
beans, which increase the useable protein in the dish. With a chunk of crusty
bread, and a tossed salad, it’s a complete meal, really high in nutrients.<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Powdered Pumpkin Puree</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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I used pumpkin puree dehydrated into 1/4 cup plops. In order to make
it easier to use, I ground my puree into powder.<o:p> I found that 1/2 tbsp of the powder equals 1/4 cup of pumpkin. </o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Recipe Serves 2</span></strong></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Ingredients:</b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">2 tbsp
pumpkin puree powder</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">1 ½
tbsp crushed dehydrated onion</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">1/32
tsp chili powder (a dash, or to taste)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">3 tbsp
cooked dehydrated lima beans</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">3 tbsp
cooked dehydrated whole kernel corn</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">2 tbsp
cooked dehydrated rice (you can substitute any dehydrated cooked barley or
grain)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">½ tbsp
dehydrated bell pepper</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;">Salt
and pepper to taste</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Add Fresh
Ingredients:</b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">1 ½
cups chicken stock</li>
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water</li>
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chicken stock that Mike bought, so I opened one can.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As I cooked the soup, I found it got excessively
thick, so I added more water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was
necessary because the lima beans took longer than anything else to
rehydrate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can automatically add a
total of 3 ½ cups of chicken stock or a combination of stock and water, or
simply water if stock isn’t available.</div>
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beans are tender</li>
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your pumpkin puree for something other than the ubiquitous pumpkin pie.</li>
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in cold weather for a great meal with bread and salad.</li>
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it up with a<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>dollop of yogurt, sour cream
or cream cheese on top.</li>
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for thermos bottle cooking. See my post on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">MRE’s: Thermos Bottle
Cookery </i></b>for instructions on how to do this.</li>
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Well of course!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Why
not?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Think about it. First, you must
soak your dried beans overnight, or boil them for thirty minutes. Then simmer
them for two to three hours.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It takes a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">long time to prepare dried beans</b>, any
kind of dried beans.</div>
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By cooking and dehydrating your dried beans, you can <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">save a lot of energy</b> when you cook an
extra large quantity. </div>
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take any more energy to cook five pounds of beans than it does to cook one
pound of beans. </li>
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all those beans you can’t eat right away and dehydrate them. When you are
ready to use them, they can be rehydrated in twenty to thirty
minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></li>
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My goal is to have completely dehydrated meals. <o:p> </o:p></div>
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I had some recipes I was experimenting with that called for
lima beans. So, I bought a few bags of lima beans to try.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since my dehydrators were full of onions at
that time (I had just purchased 50 pounds of onions to dry) I didn’t have any
space in my electric dehydrator. <o:p> </o:p></div>
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I used my FoodPantrie air-drying machine. It took about five
days to get the cooked beans dried, but at least it didn’t take space needed
for my onions, which were getting older by the day!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> When cooking beans with the intent
of dehydrating them, do not add oils, fats, or such to the cooking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fats
will go rancid</b>, so you don’t want to use them. </div>
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learn to season with onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be surprised at how tasty they
can be.</li>
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want to use some sort of fat to season, try adding it to the already cooked
beans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Serve up just enough beans
for your family’s meal and add the fat to it, not to the whole pot.</li>
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want a meatier flavor in your beans, add some instant bullion to those you
put on the table. Be careful, though, bullion is quite salty, so don’t
overdo it.</li>
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The volume for cooked, dehydrated beans is about the same as
for the uncooked dried beans. That makes it easier for measuring in your
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For the sake of testing, I simply took ¼ cup of cooked
dehydrated beans and covered them with boiling water.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then set the timer to see how long it takes
to rehydrate them.</div>
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In about 35 minutes, they were warm and al dente. A little
firm in the middle, but perfectly edible at that point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I wanted them tenderer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was in a bit of a hurry, so I put them on
the stove and simmered about ten more minutes. They were completely tender and
ready to eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a difference between that
and three hours of cooking! </div>
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and beans are just about the best way to increase usable proteins from
both foods. They are just right for good vegetarian rice and bean one-dish
meals you package for long-term storage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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and serve them any way you would use your regularly prepared beans.</li>
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them in soups, stews, and casseroles. </li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Linda’s Note:</span></b> as I continue to experiment with
fully dehydrated meals, I will post the recipes that worked best.</div>
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Many people have asked me about dehydrating pasta.
Primarily, they want to know why, if it’s already dry, would anyone bother
dehydrating cooked pasta. </div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">Why bother?</span></b></div>
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rice, it doesn’t take any more power to cook a big pot of pasta than it
does to cook a small pot of pasta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Cook a bunch and dehydrate what you don’t use right away.<o:p></o:p></li>
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cooked pasta is convenient and makes it ready to eat much faster than
cooking the raw pasta. Depending on how thick the pasta is, it can
rehydrate in boiling water in just a few minutes.<o:p></o:p></li>
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be put together with other foods to make packaged one-dish meals.
Especially useful in casseroles.<o:p></o:p></li>
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ideal for instant soups.<o:p></o:p></li>
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stores longer than uncooked pasta.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Just Like Blanching</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 16pt;">How to Prep Pasta for Dehydrating:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">You
can use any kind of pasta. Anything from thin spaghetti to wide fettuccini
–types works just fine.<o:p></o:p></li>
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the pasta as usual. Depending on the variety and where you live, it may
take from eight to twelve minutes or so for the pasta to cook AFTER the
water begins to boil.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;">When
it’s tender, or nearly tender, remove it from the boiling water and plunge
it into cold water to stop the cooking process.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Spun Dry!</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Before placing in the dehydrator, put it through the salad
spinner to remove excess moisture</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Spaghetti and Such:</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Bird’s Nests</span></b></div>
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I read that twisting your pasta into little bird’s nests was
a convenient way to dehydrate the.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I
found it difficult to mess with that and get them wound the way I wanted
them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, I was worried that if it was
too thick, not enough air would circulate around it and it might not dry
properly.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Rat’s Nests</span></b></div>
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I found that just picking up a gob of pasta and plunking it
down worked just fine … and was much faster!<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Just the Right Amount</span></b><o:p></o:p></div>
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The easiest way to determine portions is to take the sized
bowl you might use for a serving of pasta and plop some in it. Then you can be
sure to get consistent portions.<o:p> </o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Watch Out for Stringers</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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Pay attention to strings of pasta that stick out. They will
dry just like you see them. When you are ready to bag the dried pasta, they
will be hard to bag and break.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Turn them over</span></b><o:p> </o:p></div>
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About half way through the drying time, I flip them over to
finish drying. This gives more exposure to air. You can see some soft pasta
still in the middle. Continue to dry this until it’s completely hard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">Ready for one-dish meals</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dry at
115º at least overnight. Depending on your machine and location with
determine how long it takes to dry. See my document on <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Variables
in Dehydrating Times</i></b> for more information.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Be
sure to check and stir the pasta on the racks several times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Short dense pastas will tend to stick
together. Be sure to separate little pasta clumps that are stuck together.
<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spaghetti
type pastas are thin enough that they don’t need to be stirred. As they
dry, simply turn the portions over to allow for more air circulation. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;">Dried
pasta will be hard and crisp. It will look and feel much like the raw
versions.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">Rehydrating Dehydrated Cooked Pasta</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Bring
a pot of water to the boil. <o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Drop
the desired mount of pasta in the boiling water and give it a stir.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Depending
on the thickness of the pasta, it will usually rehydrate in just a few
minutes.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Spaghetti
rehydrates almost instantly. By the time you give it a stir, it is already
limp and ready to use.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;">Remove
from the water and serve.</li>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">W</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: 14pt;">hat to do with Dehydrated Pasta:</span></b></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Perfect
for soups and stews<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Excellent
for thermos bottle cooking and MRE’s. see my post on <span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;"><span style="background-color: white;"><strong><em>MRE Soup:Thermos Bottle Cookery</em></strong>.</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Serve
with your favorite sauce<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;">Use in
salads and one dish meals<o:p></o:p></li>
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