Making the Best of Basics

This is an excellent book. If you can only afford one book, this is the one to buy.  I keep my copy of

Making the Best of Basics Family Preparedness Handbook  by James Talmage Stevens on hand at all times..  This is probably the first survivalist book I ever purchased.

What's it all about?

Applesauce plops

OK, so why on earth would anyone want to dehydrate food?  I mean, after all, how much jerky does one need in one's life, right?

Folks, jerky isn't even the tip of the iceberg!  I've been dehydrating for the better part of 15 years, but actually do very little jerky.

I make casseroles, one-dish meals, backpacking and camping food, and travel food.

I take leftover rice and dehydrate it for instant soups.

There are many reasons why folks get into dehydrating. Choose any or all of the following:

• economical
• use those leftovers!
• nutritional
• saves space
• no need to pay for storage (electricity for runnig refrigerator)
• easier than any other form of food storage
• perfect for people with specific dietary needs
• lots of fun
• perfect for preppers.