Dehydrating Food Without Electricity : Sustainable Ideas For Life

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  • @LILFOOT1112
    @LILFOOT1112 7 лет назад +54

    Found out the car is the best way to dehydrated grapes lol

  • @natalie36592
    @natalie36592 4 года назад +8

    Your enthusiasm is contagious. 💚😊Makes me want to do all this and live more frugal.

  • @cherylmiller2272
    @cherylmiller2272 7 лет назад +3

    I like the multiple shelves dehydrator. I think my husband could build one. the car is as cool idea too. You're never out of ideas, Starry! amazing! I'm so glad I got to meet you at the conference. ... you're such an inspiration! !

  • @HomesteadingWays
    @HomesteadingWays 7 лет назад +6

    Always thinking of alternative methods of doing something, Starry. A true homesteader! Love it!

  • @Keiths1234
    @Keiths1234 7 лет назад +1

    I am in the process of making my own right now I'm using stainless steel box and I'm using beef jerky trays 12 to 16° trays I made one from Plywood are used it for five years it works really good thank you God bless

  • @simplyimpish1055
    @simplyimpish1055 5 лет назад +13

    You are so adorable and have great energy. Thank you

  • @bettyjanefelts
    @bettyjanefelts 7 лет назад +1

    In the olden days my grandmother and my mother would make Racks using the black screens that were used in the screen doors of their day. They would put the food on the rack and then lay a screen on top of the food so the flies couldn't get it and Then either put it on top of the house or shed or anywhere that They could get good sunlight using a metal roof to heat it up more. I also remember them hanging bunches of herbs and things together in the kitchen and letting him dry that way too. I think you have very good ideas. I have several dehydrators and like using in them inside. But there are things such as onions and garlic and some other stuff that have to be set outside or it will stink you out of the house. I also take thread and sew my hot peppers on a long string to dry and it works good. I think I will make me a rack like you have outside. I think I'd like to have one with glass facing the sun just like you would use the car glass windows if the tray was up on the dash. Thanks Starry!❤️🙏

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      awesome!!!! I love all these unconventional ways..WHY do we even need electricity!!!!

  • @Guildbrookfarm
    @Guildbrookfarm 7 лет назад +9

    I was just saying how nice it would be to have a solar dehydrator. I'm not sure it would work in our climate though with the humidity in the 70-90% range. Love to see what you are doing though!

  • @amorrison642
    @amorrison642 5 лет назад +5

    Oh my gosh, you're positively wonderful !! Im learning off the grid living and this is perfect !!!

  • @ritamccartt-kordon283
    @ritamccartt-kordon283 6 лет назад +2

    My Mother used to make "Fodder" beans! She took thread or twine, with a needle, broke her green beans and laced them on by sticking the needle and thread through them! Tiny bit of space between them, for air circulation. They were hung in our livingroom! Cooked with salt pork, they were delicious! Put TATERS in them too! Some cornbread, you've got a meal! We all miss you so much Starry! Bee Blessed Danny and Rita in TN on Rooster's Ridge

    • @TXJan0057
      @TXJan0057 5 лет назад +1

      Leather britches beans.

  • @suzanneroberge494
    @suzanneroberge494 2 года назад

    Using the car is brilliant! Thank you. Don't have one right now, but when I do I hope to try that. Thank you & God bless

  • @bgp2875
    @bgp2875 Год назад

    She is ADORABLE!!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @2ndfloorhomestead144
    @2ndfloorhomestead144 7 лет назад +11

    I love the car idea!! I may have to try that one for my urban homestead

  • @neo.7819
    @neo.7819 3 года назад

    That is a grate Idea I may have to use. I ordered a dehydrator and it’s late somewhere lost in the mail but I do have access to a car. Hopefully it’s sunny tomorrow. Here in Ontario Canada we’re just starting to see some budding on the trees some more than others but the temperature has been raising. What a great idea thank you friend and happy gardening. I’ve got a look into this back to Eden Garden sounds cool well happy gardening season to all.

  • @deanawade5878
    @deanawade5878 6 лет назад +2

    I took a sliding screen and took it apart and put cut vegetables on it and overed it with the other screen and set it on top of my jeep's luggage rack. I put it up "high" to keep the endless ants we have here in texas out. It gets so hot here.

  • @maranda3764
    @maranda3764 7 лет назад +1

    I love you are wearing our twin aprons in the videos....Makes me smile every time!!! Have a blessed day!!! YOU ROCK STARRY!!!!

    • @paulagarrett46
      @paulagarrett46 7 лет назад

      Maranda Quinn do you sell your aprons

    • @maranda3764
      @maranda3764 7 лет назад

      I did not make them, I purchased it at the homesteading conference and gave it to starry so we would have matching ones lol. Mrs. Paulette Ford makes them I will try to link her face book page. They are soooo cute!
      facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010465724715
      I don't know if you have to be friends to view it or not but if you cant access it let me know and I will contact her with your information if you want. She's great!

  • @OnlyMyOpinion
    @OnlyMyOpinion 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you Stary, you just saved me $200 today because I was going to buy a dehydrator.

  • @Keenbeaver
    @Keenbeaver Год назад

    I like your style. I am a paranoid prepper and it is nice to have some ideas from someone who is not paranoid. Lol thank you.

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  Год назад +1

      Yeah not worth being paranoid I mean the biggest thing that has changed my life is Jesus Christ so I know I have full assurance all the way up until the end with or without a homestead I'm in good hands you should try him sometimes it's worth it

  • @rasafitllc8654
    @rasafitllc8654 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant ideas! Thank you. Now that I just bought a giant food dehydrator, I'm regretting bc here in Las Vegas probably I can easily do without it, lol

  • @kendracrull6115
    @kendracrull6115 2 года назад

    Your channel is a wealth of knowledge 💜 God bless you friend

  • @snugglebunnies7657
    @snugglebunnies7657 4 года назад

    I just love your energy. You just lift me up.

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  4 года назад +1

      I loved being off grid and living the simple life..my passion is to teach and show people they to can do just what Im doing also!!

    • @flowerchild777
      @flowerchild777 4 года назад

      @@StarryHilder Blessings to you sister 🤗

  • @brendastweart6178
    @brendastweart6178 7 лет назад +1

    I love this video!!! Thank you for sharing… I live in an apartment… I'm going to get my brother to make me one of these. Love it!!! Have a blessed day love y'all

  • @jennifertomlinson2011
    @jennifertomlinson2011 7 лет назад

    I'm kinda new to your channel, but my husband and I love your videos!! We have been trying to watch them all!! Love your happy personality and all your wonderful ideas!! Keep them videos a coming!! Lol :)

  • @Manzanitamystic
    @Manzanitamystic 3 года назад

    This is my first video I found of yours and you are amazing!!

  • @minnixmusic
    @minnixmusic 4 года назад +1

    God bless you. Your video encouraged me today, and I love your accent!

  • @QLH.U2bbers
    @QLH.U2bbers 7 лет назад

    Starry, I have an old bar stool that has the back of the seat broken. I am removing the seat and replacing it with a small self-built box dehydrator, and will place it on my blacktop driveway on low humidity days - it gets full sun. My purpose - easy rotation through-out the day if there isn't much of a breeze. lol It may not work, but I have NOTHING to lose since it is all salvage stuff. ;)

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      Keen eye..can you co me over here and work for food??

    • @QLH.U2bbers
      @QLH.U2bbers 7 лет назад

      Sure - as soon as we can make it out that way, we'd love to! ;) lol

  • @noreenprice6816
    @noreenprice6816 3 года назад

    I just dehydrated kiwi fruit in my ceiling cavity. Just install a small fan to keep the air circulating. Come summer I am going to dehydrate as much as I can

  • @roberttucker3322
    @roberttucker3322 7 лет назад +10

    St. John's wort... I'm starting to understand where the eternal Starry happiness comes from.

  • @shelleybean1112
    @shelleybean1112 6 лет назад

    Thank you stary this is great information i have a dehydrator and solar pannels but dislike the 12 to 48hrs that it needs to run! Im going to try make use of your ideas! 🌟

  • @btkean9069
    @btkean9069 2 месяца назад

    Hi from Rotorua New Zealand.. A friend here made a great one , but I wanted simplicity and thanks , you gave it... many of my friends here are looking ... if no electricity what do we do for..??
    Drying food was top of list, we are moving into more summer..
    Also looking at cold storage, like digging a pit somewhere, looking into what.te
    Ver we can find..
    Thanks for this vid, loved the car ides...

  • @ash3m265
    @ash3m265 6 лет назад

    I love your enthusiastic and optimistic energy 🦋

  • @Annie-49
    @Annie-49 7 лет назад

    I am so late to the Starry party as I just found you, but so enjoying this channel!
    I've got a load of old wood from a fence we had to replace, so tomorrow I am going to build a dehydrator! And to think as just looking for one on Ebay...

  • @IntoTheMysticTarot
    @IntoTheMysticTarot 7 лет назад +1

    ahh! lol I just purchased a dehydrator this month. But I'm definitely going to do one of these diys to use for extra food. Tfs!

  • @busker153
    @busker153 2 года назад

    Ok, that was A W E S O M E ! I was wondering if there was anyone who was dehydrating like our ancestors did it for eons!

  • @donnadorrell2450
    @donnadorrell2450 7 лет назад

    My mom always dehydrated using the back windshield of our cars. Had to stay home those days, but worth it.

  • @jacksprat1556
    @jacksprat1556 7 лет назад

    How do I do St. John's Wort? I think I have it growing and didn't know I could dehydrate it. Dehydrate leaves or flowers? Then what? Eat it or put in recipes? Now I'm excited about this! Starry, I want to be you 🤗.

  • @imperfect4440
    @imperfect4440 3 года назад

    ahead of time :D LOVE

  • @rayfordstrange1963
    @rayfordstrange1963 6 лет назад +6

    OH dear lady. You are so dynamic. I wish you were my next door neighbor. My wife and I would love you from here to the constellation Pleadise and back again.

  • @donnettarogers7746
    @donnettarogers7746 7 лет назад

    I'm TOTALLY for alternative methods! Thanks again for your videos Starry...great ideas :)

  • @gosiap8754
    @gosiap8754 4 года назад +2

    Awesome ideas !!!! Thank you :):):) (I'm your new subscriber ! :) )

  • @maryhoward8525
    @maryhoward8525 7 лет назад

    The Bible quote is Psalm 90:17. Love you and your channel. God Bless!

  • @rawgahd4541
    @rawgahd4541 5 лет назад +2

    Love you ! Getting started this weekend!

  • @sunshinealways1350
    @sunshinealways1350 4 года назад

    You are awesome!! Just found your channel! God bless you!!

  • @dandavatsdasa8345
    @dandavatsdasa8345 2 года назад

    Great!
    How many RUclips videos are on dehydrating veggies in the sun?
    Perhaps they will store longer.
    Thank you for sharing great videos!

  • @robinw7985
    @robinw7985 5 лет назад +2

    Lol, I'm totally busted dehydrating in my vehicles window too ! 😅 Thx for the laugh on that. I love using and re-useing other people's junk.

    • @Mary-zj9jz
      @Mary-zj9jz 4 года назад +2

      same here i love a good roadside mall (stuff people put out on the side of the road)

  • @SusanneCape
    @SusanneCape 9 месяцев назад

    You have lovely energy. We would be friends if you were not on the other side of the world ❤ loved this video.

  • @kellymyers5903
    @kellymyers5903 7 лет назад

    I love your videos, God bless you and your husband

  • @kayeschlenert5905
    @kayeschlenert5905 7 лет назад

    great ideas, would work well in my climate, Queensland summers very hot, 36degreesC + although humidity is high, I think it would dry quickly , you could fry eggs on the cement here

  • @AtanuMandal_10
    @AtanuMandal_10 3 года назад

    Which part of the world do you live, dear lady?
    I have a good mind to visit that garden in person. Both the garden and your methods are superb!

  • @Sheywh12
    @Sheywh12 7 лет назад +1

    We have high humidity it still dries everything It just takes longer that's all!! Same with the electric dehydration it tells you how long according to humidity!!
    I believe where there's a will there will always With Gods he'll be a WAY!!!
    Starry thx for sharing this I do have a question I have the Excalibur dehydrator for the house...Sometimes when the humidity is high it doe take twice as long as it normally would to dehydrated things like Basil for instance...
    Anyway I was informed you Can over dehydrate???
    I personally can't see how that's possible??
    Starry Can you You tell
    Me how you feel about this OVER DEHYDRATION??? I mean it's irrational running back and forth and opening and closing that dehydrator for a few crumbs that got dry faster than the rest??? Love it thx for the history lesson...
    I made the first comment for the ones on here that made the comment... (you can't dehydrate outdoors with humidity)
    Because As long as you have air and heat you can dehydrate anything anywhere...
    It amazes
    Me how many people want you to believe you can't do anything in this world!! They all seem to have their own theory's even though I guarantee you they never tried it Or they heard it from another person, Or they just want to make the person on Utube be wrong so that can get a ton Of Likes!!
    I'm personally sick of the like button!!
    Starry did you know you can set the like button to where your the only one that knows how many likes or dislikes you actually get??
    I think it's great!!! Several people I follow do it Noreen's Kitchen,
    Also Linda's Pantry..It keeps the
    Trolls as
    You call them at. At because they can't see how many dislikes you got over what they said ROFLMBO🤣🤣 Gobe it a try someday..
    Please.Answer my question at your convenience I know it's a busy time for us all..I have to get my delicate hers in the house before I loose them!! Take care God Bless you and Mr. Hilder always 4 EVER!! 💕🤗🙏🏻Shey

  • @respecthewoman
    @respecthewoman 3 года назад

    Thank you my love. Appreciate it!

  • @beverlynsantiago9439
    @beverlynsantiago9439 3 года назад

    Loved the video, and thanks for the tips. God Bless

  • @paulagarrett46
    @paulagarrett46 7 лет назад +4

    should start a Starry newsletter line

  • @beckywolfe3393
    @beckywolfe3393 7 лет назад +9

    I just love your ideas! I think why people are pushing away these old fashion ways is because they are germaphobic. They think about bug flying around on their food in the open like that. I would love for you to talk one day about building our natural immunity and thing can be clean and healthy but not sterilized and expensive. I'm surprised that people can eat at all with the way they feel about every little bug and such. We sterilize ourselves right into getting sick.

    • @rebeccashetter2309
      @rebeccashetter2309 7 лет назад +3

      All food that we buy in the store is allowed a large percentage of roach, fly, moth, magget larva; and rat hair in it. Just look at tea stored in a jar or herbs and you will see the little buggers hatched and dead inside. If you are concerned about bug larva; just oven can or seal 0 meal you mason jars and they will die and never hatch.

    • @flowerchild777
      @flowerchild777 4 года назад

      @@rebeccashetter2309 great idea👍

  • @Mary-zj9jz
    @Mary-zj9jz 4 года назад

    you can maximize the electricity you do use if you cook any in the oven put in for a while it heat up then again after what your cooking is done.

  • @heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505
    @heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505 2 года назад

    I like how she says dehydrate constantly

  • @luckychicav7981
    @luckychicav7981 7 лет назад

    Easy to do, thank youuu!!! :) :) Love & Peace to you and Mr Hilder!

  • @kaywatson6505
    @kaywatson6505 4 года назад

    Clicked on this video looking for away to dehydrate food in field at a camp site. Oh well back to the list.

  • @marydardaine7070
    @marydardaine7070 4 года назад +3

    Hello! Thank you for this video, I just have one question how do you store your dehydrated food afterwards.. I'm knew to this and I see a lot of people using plastic bags or jars that have the oxygen sucked out of them with some sort of vacuum, what do you recommend? Thank you very much

  • @sandimorreale6471
    @sandimorreale6471 7 лет назад +2

    oh my! what great ideas!! I always thought the car heat would good for something. Thanks Starry!💕🙌

  • @jenniferaustin5343
    @jenniferaustin5343 7 лет назад

    That is so cool! Any videos on how to make a tomato cage?

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      We just use string..we gave up on the cages....we like string..does a good job..easy to pick ..(cages got in the way) and CHEAP@@

  • @darlenep5206
    @darlenep5206 7 лет назад

    Just in the Nick of Time !! GOOD Ideas !! Starry do you Dehydrate Purslane ?? I Want to Give it a Try !

  • @graphene1487
    @graphene1487 Год назад

    really empowering :) Thank you!!

  • @lynnb7511
    @lynnb7511 7 лет назад

    Instead of burning electricity, I am going to start drying my herbs outside!!! Anyway I can save on that huge bill :( I will do ! I love that apron.

  • @SH-xe6cp
    @SH-xe6cp Год назад

    Love it! Thank you!

  • @sherrielake6689
    @sherrielake6689 7 лет назад +1

    Starry, you are an inspiration! what do you do for Greens year round i.e.salads?

  • @DianeTheCanningNana
    @DianeTheCanningNana 7 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this!! I just uploaded my first video! Took the leap if Faith💗 Thank you for your inspiration💗

  • @WHQ556
    @WHQ556 7 лет назад

    always like stopping by this channel 😉

  • @jodiethuy4122
    @jodiethuy4122 7 лет назад

    Hi Starry, what do u do with huckle berries? Eat raw? Make jam? Cook? There were so many wow!

  • @stefm8251
    @stefm8251 7 лет назад

    Hi starry, do you rehydrate your strawberry before consuming ? If so, how or maybe you do some jam or ice cream with !? Thanks for reminding us old school and cheap way to do what people buy usually in grocery .Have a nice day

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      I rehydrate most of my foods i dry..i soak in warm water..within five minutes good to eat

  • @pentiumdan
    @pentiumdan 3 года назад

    Awesome and super helpful thank you!!

  • @lorib5236
    @lorib5236 7 лет назад +6

    Hey Starry,,,, do you have a page or video detailing your medicinal herbs and what you use them for? I'd LOVE to start my own off grid medicine cabinet

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад +6

      I wil be drying some and hopefully getting a vid soon on what we have here and what use them for!!

    • @lorib5236
      @lorib5236 7 лет назад +2

      You rock girl.. Thank you

  • @CuriousCat777
    @CuriousCat777 4 года назад

    What about flies and insects 🐜 🐞 🕷 for the open tray

  • @mroie
    @mroie 3 года назад

    How about an shopping 🛒 will that work

  • @lindasands1433
    @lindasands1433 Год назад

    YAY! Thanks x

  • @onedazinn998
    @onedazinn998 7 лет назад

    How do you store your dehydrated foods & herbs Starry? Mason jars? I'm still using my dried basil that air dried in the house hung upside down & it still has wonderful aroma and taste after 2 years. But as far as dehydrated food that had a lot of moisture...how long without vaccum sealing it?

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      I do jars..no moisture issues here..i do nt like vacuum sealing but it works

  • @davidhreno6119
    @davidhreno6119 3 года назад

    Very helpful, thank you so much!!

  • @mada658
    @mada658 2 года назад

    Thanks gal.👍

  • @paulpritchard6581
    @paulpritchard6581 7 лет назад

    Great Idea we will try this ! Blessings Paul & Susan North Georgia

  • @paulagarrett46
    @paulagarrett46 7 лет назад

    love that apron Starry

  • @deanna4814
    @deanna4814 7 лет назад +17

    I live in Florida and it is very difficult to dry anything especially in the summer without an actual dehydrator. Is there any tips you have for someone who lives in extremely high humidity?

    • @umjeyna2897
      @umjeyna2897 5 лет назад +2

      DeAnna same

    • @cearajennie8001
      @cearajennie8001 5 лет назад +2

      Same problem here in South Texas

    • @LittleCountryCabin
      @LittleCountryCabin 5 лет назад +2

      South Mississippi yep same here

    • @brianc385
      @brianc385 5 лет назад +1

      Same for upstate New York

    • @blahblahFRANKIE
      @blahblahFRANKIE 5 лет назад

      Same, I'm not American but I live in the deep tropics. Hot and humid. Are the options for us out there? Hmm...

  • @TravelingGranny
    @TravelingGranny 6 лет назад +1

    How to you store once everything has finished dehydrating and for how long?
    Thank you! 👍😘🇬🇧

  • @edwardvillate2112
    @edwardvillate2112 7 лет назад +1

    You're FUNNY, WITTY, and SMART !!! :-) !

  • @robbierice6830
    @robbierice6830 6 лет назад

    Can I do potatoes? And if so how to prep them and time in sun please!💕you videos

  • @manywarswhitewolf7718
    @manywarswhitewolf7718 3 года назад

    Odd question but can u dehydrate blue berries at room temperature in the house

  • @thefallenone7988
    @thefallenone7988 3 года назад

    Excellent 👍

  • @LynnDenton
    @LynnDenton 7 лет назад +2

    love the sun dehydrating method

  • @dianejennings50
    @dianejennings50 7 лет назад

    starry going to try the car good idea thanks

  • @eagleeric1613
    @eagleeric1613 3 года назад

    Have enjoyed your videos for a long time and wanted to say thanks for sharing your techniques and ideas. Best Wishes- Eagle Eric

  • @traceyhempel35
    @traceyhempel35 3 года назад

    Love it!
    Thank you

  • @awakenrae
    @awakenrae Год назад

    Do you think this is something that could work in the early spring possibly fall time too?

  • @RM-yf2lu
    @RM-yf2lu 7 месяцев назад

    I dry my fermented cacao beans in a basket on my dashboard😅

  • @marleyx6706
    @marleyx6706 4 года назад +1

    This is exactly what I was looking for thank you!!

  • @lesliesadler8524
    @lesliesadler8524 7 лет назад

    Good video starry

  • @HeartinessApproach
    @HeartinessApproach 7 лет назад

    Question. I am new to dehydrating. How do I know when it is done? Do I want the zucchini to be crisp like a chip or pliable?

    • @StarryHilder
      @StarryHilder  7 лет назад

      google it...i kinda just know...it only takes a day for most of my stuff..but even if it gets real dry..dont worry..its a dehydrator thats what its suppose to do..

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester 4 года назад

      How did zucchini work out? I have a lot too!

  • @ninjakittywhiskers
    @ninjakittywhiskers 7 лет назад

    Speaking of food preservation what is your method of storing your eggs from your chickens long term? I've heard wood ash is a good way to keep them well preserved. Love the channel. God bless c:

    • @Beeroxx1
      @Beeroxx1 7 лет назад

      Preserving it in lime has been proven to be 100% succesfull even still after 8 months!!! Personally never tried it as my free range chooks lay eggs faster than what I can use it, I give dozens away a week!!

  • @georgiapeach2339
    @georgiapeach2339 7 лет назад

    would love to dry this way but our humidity is to high.

  • @LorisRVLife
    @LorisRVLife 6 лет назад

    Watching, Watching.... Love Ya,Thanks for sharing, Lo :)

  • @smellaphone1
    @smellaphone1 2 года назад

    I was wondering how to do eggs without a freeze dryer 🤔

  • @chief1redwolf909
    @chief1redwolf909 4 года назад

    Man will not live by bread alone but by every Word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4
    We must be willing to turn from sin to receive Jesus forgiveness and to know and live out his teachings. He who does the will of God abides for eternity 1 John 2:17 NKJV 🙂