INTRODUCING
The Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying
Over 72 comprehensive video lessons that take you step-by-step through everything from setting up your freeze dryer and troubleshooting issues to the ins and outs of freeze drying fresh garden produce, eggs, dairy, complete meals and more.
With any new skill, there’s a trial and error process. Believe me, I’ve made some mistakes and ruined some entire batches! I’ve taken all the guesswork out of freeze drying by making those mistakes for you and putting everything I’ve learned into this self-paced masterclass. In addition to the videos, you get a complete, 166 page class workbook that includes complete pre-treatment and rehydration instructions for fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, meat, eggs, dairy, grains and so much more, best storage practices, cost breakdowns, the science and safety of freeze drying, getting to know your machine, and my golden rules of freeze drying for the best outcome!
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Welcome to The Abundant Pantry: Freeze Drying Class
- What freeze drying will do for you!
- How to use your class workbook
- My favorite freeze drying supplies
Understanding Freeze Drying
- Understanding the Freeze Drying process
- Golden Rules of Freeze DryingÂ
- Freeze Drying Safety
What you can (and can't) Freeze Dry
Getting Familiar with your Freeze Dryer
- Tour of your Freeze Dryer
- Setting up your Freeze Dryer
- Your Freeze Drying Menu
- Your Initial Run and Pre-Run Checklist
- Maintaining your Freeze Dryer
- Understanding your Freeze Dryer's Energy Consumption
Freeze Drying Walk Throughs
- Fruit (Raspberries, Blueberries, Apples & Watermelon)Â
- Veggies (Shredded Zucchini, Easy Potatoes, Quick Broccoli &Superfood Greens)
- Herbs (Culinary: Cilantro and Medicinal: Hyssop)
- Liquids (Milk, Eggs & Broth)
- Living Foods (Sourdough Starter, Yogurt & Probiotic Powder)
- Meats (Raw Meat, Ground Meat & Sliced Meat)
- Meals (Chicken Pot Pie, Chili & Lasagna)
- Desserts (Berrylicious Cobbler, Cheeeeesecake Bites & Road Trip Ice Cream)
- Candy (Skittles & Gummy Bears)
Trouble Shooting
- Error Codes
- Demister Fogging
- Backfilling
- Power Outages
- Incomplete batches or trays
- Rehydration issues
- Poufing
- Messes in the machine
- Machine Overheating
Success Stories
“Carolyn is an excellent teacher. I am thankful for all that she has contributed and continues to contribute to the homesteading and self-reliance community. The content grows your knowledge and confidence. What she teaches is accurate and well informed. But the best thing about her videos is that they feel supportive, and welcoming. You will feel like you are learning from an encouraging friend.” - Maria
“Homesteading family has really encouraged me to do more on my homestead and to take advantage of the space I have to do more! From growing medicinal herbs and garden vegetables to owning dairy animals and chickens and sooooo much more!I love all their videos and have learned a lot. I love that they cover so many topics that I always have questions about!” - Jessica
“Of all the media out there Carolyn’s content has always been one I can trust. It is very evident she goes above and beyond to educate and gives you the confidence to believe you can do this! I am so thankful for a peek into her homestead and for the wisdom she imparts in every video.” - Gina
Success Stories
“Homesteading Family is my go-to when I have questions about just about anything related to gardening, preserving, raising animals, or anything else homestead related. I trust Carolyn to share accurate information, so I don't have to wade through all the mis-information out there. I so appreciate her willingness to share so much of herself and her family with so many to help us all along on this journey and to create a community that can be challenging to find on our own. I can't recommend Homesteading Family highly enough.” - Kelly
“I have found that Carolyn’s master classes are easy to follow and have the nitty gritty details in a format that is both easy to understand and then readily available at your fingertips as you actually do what is being taught. I appreciate her for the time she puts into each of the classes' content…I have saved time and money by learning the easy and practical way of making life more self-sufficient. - Christopher
Carolyn amazes me at how much she accomplishes with her large family and homestead. She's one smart cookie to learn and then share her knowledge with us. I've baked bread and canned for years but there are still tricks to make things better.I'm looking forward to better utilizing my freeze dryer!
” - Becky