I can keep Avocados on my shelf for years like this... It still tastes FRESH!

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  • Can you freeze-dry guacamole and have it reconstitute to taste the same? I was totally skeptical, until I tried it!
    Now we'll have jars of this on our pantry shelf, just waiting until we're ready for taco night. Come watch as I freeze-dry avocados, guacamole, cilantro and even sliced lime wedges... yes, they actually come back just like a fresh lime!
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  • @Jodi_W
    @Jodi_W Год назад +564

    A couple notes from my own avocado FD-ing experience. Avocados have oil in them so they will go rancid over time. For that reason I don't package them for long-term storage. I'd consider them to be for short term storage only for that reason. I tried blending them into a powder and the heat from the blender actually made them be mush because of the heat/oil. If you want a powder, I'd go with the bag and rolling pin method. I actually put mine in the freezer for storage after freeze drying just because I don't use them all that fast and I don't want the oil to turn on me. I have a few in my fridge right now waiting to be processed in the freeze dryer. I only use them in smoothies and this is perfect for that. I also freeze dry my berry and spinach blend and Greek yogurt for smoothies.

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Год назад +13

      Great tips! Question about your FD another. Do you FD all the components separately (berries, spinach, yogurt) and then rehydrate and combine, or do you FD them as a mixture? I'm wanting to make smoothie packs for my kids and I asked can't figure out the best way to do it and still have a smoothie texture, not a flavored milk texture, if that makes sense

    • @mrdeleoco8702
      @mrdeleoco8702 Год назад +10

      Hey what a great idea! dried avocado for smoothie , creaminess I assume? like a banana would do but not super sweet. The fresh ones sure do it well but i never have seen the dried one.

    • @Jodi_W
      @Jodi_W Год назад +9

      @@juliabrown5948 I run into complications because different family members want different things in their smoothies. My husband doesn't want yogurt but I want yogurt, for instance. So I tend to FD things separately just for that reason. That also leaves the individual items available for other uses. I blend the mixed berries so they FD better and can be powdered easier. That powder is beautiful in a jar! Having said that, for convenience for MYSELF I am planning to make complete smoothies and then FD them. I may leave out the avocado for the reasons stated - which may be overly cautious but avocados aren't cheap so I'm going to do what I think preserves them the longest. I make a pretty complex smoothie because it's often my only 'meal' of the day so I put a lot of stuff in it for nutrition. Since it's for your kids, I'd make up what they like and FD it all together to make it easy for them without having to measure.
      It may take some trial and error to get the consistency you want. I'd start with less water and work up to the thickness that's preferred. You can also add in some chopped ice at the end.

    • @Jodi_W
      @Jodi_W Год назад +11

      @@mrdeleoco8702 I actually use the avocado for the nutritional value. I tried eating them on toast and I just didn't like the texture and flavor. I'm a very picky eater so I have to sneak good foods in on myself. 😄 It does make it creamier, though! Bananas don't agree with me so it is kind of my substitute that way, too. I use some honey for sweetness (not in the FD version) and may try some stevia to see how that compares for the FD version. The honey is better immunity-wise but not something I'll FD. At the time I worked up my smoothie 'recipe' I was not eating much at all so it was my main/only nutrition of the day. I cram what I can in there so it's a very dense drink.

    • @mrdeleoco8702
      @mrdeleoco8702 Год назад +6

      @@Jodi_W Thank you for the info, and I wonder if Stevia will live all winter indoors container? That would be great. Incidentally I always write here under my husband's screen name, but I actually graduated with a Jodi W. from Weimar college in 1989! we studied Health Sciences...

  • @joannestretch
    @joannestretch Год назад +12

    nice if you have one, most cannot afford these machines are very expensive, you're very lucky to be able to afford it....

    • @johnnyjericho8472
      @johnnyjericho8472 Месяц назад

      If you cant afford it then she wasn't talking to you or she was talking to you if you plan to someday afford it.

    • @mismatchedsocksshop7227
      @mismatchedsocksshop7227 25 дней назад

      Also Harvest Right has a layaway program. That's how I got mine.

  • @shibuigardenbungalows0420
    @shibuigardenbungalows0420 Год назад +234

    Here in South East Asia, everybody uses avocados for smoothies. So you could definitely freeze it and use later.. Banana and avocado smoothie is actually quite good... And very good for your digestive system

    • @miriamalonso3959
      @miriamalonso3959 Год назад +4

      Yes -so creamy!

    • @pinschrunner
      @pinschrunner Год назад +7

      What else do you put in the avocado/banana smoothie? Coconut milk?

    • @shibuigardenbungalows0420
      @shibuigardenbungalows0420 Год назад +9

      @@pinschrunner you can and many do. Soy milk is good too. I personally use a packet of dry vanilla flavored breakfast drink mixed with some cold water , frozen bananas

    • @pinschrunner
      @pinschrunner Год назад +1

      @@shibuigardenbungalows0420 soy milk is pure poison in the USA. Soy is all genetically modified and sprayed with glyphosate weed killer in the fields. It is estrogenic as well. I will stick with the organic coconut milk

    • @TakeTheRide
      @TakeTheRide Год назад +6

      ​@@pinschrunner I had almost the same thought, avocado banana and cream of coconut.

  • @homesteadgamer1257
    @homesteadgamer1257 Год назад +60

    If freeze dryers weren't so expensive, I'm sure most of us would have them. It would be nice to be able to freeze dry foods for sure.

    • @rozchristopherson648
      @rozchristopherson648 9 месяцев назад +3

      About $5000 each. Probably pays for itself in the long run .So much food goes to waste by spoiling before being used. Also, sales can be taken advantage of to get a lot of items at a lower price.

    • @emberreel3577
      @emberreel3577 9 месяцев назад +1

      It won't let me make my own comme t, I have to comment under another person??. Any idea why? What freeze dryer do you have

    • @porshataylor-ee5ri
      @porshataylor-ee5ri 9 месяцев назад +3

      Amazon has them for watyyy cheaper. Small ones

    • @porshataylor-ee5ri
      @porshataylor-ee5ri 9 месяцев назад +1

      Majic mill under $200. Just read your reviews before you buy anything

    • @gmwwc
      @gmwwc 9 месяцев назад +6

      @@porshataylor-ee5ri Majic Mill is a dehydrator, not a freeze drier.

  • @marymorris8442
    @marymorris8442 Год назад +50

    You need you own tv show, no your own channel. You are a delight to listen to and have a very soothing voice. Great information and very educational. Thank you!

    • @darleneg.1894
      @darleneg.1894 Год назад +1

      dito!! I love listening to her.

    • @susanjane2498
      @susanjane2498 Год назад +2

      She has one right here! Lol 😆 I like watching what she shows us too!

    • @Chris-bm5qd
      @Chris-bm5qd 4 месяца назад

      She needs a manual lemon/lime squeezer and a serving spoon.

    • @rickwilliams967
      @rickwilliams967 Месяц назад

      😂😂😂

  • @markwhitman9542
    @markwhitman9542 Год назад +34

    Very thorough and explanatory with a winning manner. Wish I could afford one of these machines! This is one of the best D.I.Y. food videos out there...

  • @calliehagood
    @calliehagood Год назад +42

    I got an Excalibur food dehydrator second hand and I've used it so much. Several times a week to use up food that's about to turn. A freezer dryer is the dream! 😊

    • @lieuwina
      @lieuwina Год назад +2

      Hi calliehagood 7731, can one dehydrate avocado in a dehydrator? if so how did it turn out?

  • @gokarmago
    @gokarmago Год назад +6

    What an excellent demo... I can see why you love your freeze dryer. Thanks for sharing!

  • @13c11a
    @13c11a Год назад +7

    Just amazing what you are able to do with a freeze dryer. Thanks for the demonstration.

  • @LordMondegrene
    @LordMondegrene Год назад +7

    I didn't even know there were such things as "kitchen freeze dryers" for the home. Subscribed.

  • @alisabundrick4707
    @alisabundrick4707 Год назад +4

    You did just rock my world! So awesome...

  • @JN003
    @JN003 Год назад +2

    ..tank you RUclips, every now and then you send me to an amazing channel !

  • @jodeeh1675
    @jodeeh1675 Год назад +8

    That looks so fun, not to mention tasty. I love the idea of having guacamole any time, no waiting for an avocado to ripen.

  • @isabelladavis1363
    @isabelladavis1363 Год назад +18

    Thank you for showing the rehydrating process …I just bought one myself…and am continually amazed at all of the foods that can be saved…stay blessed

  • @heatherk8931
    @heatherk8931 Год назад +2

    Oh, amazing! You got me with the wonderful lime, I could smell and taste from here❣

  • @GrammyMidwife
    @GrammyMidwife Год назад +98

    I want a freeze drier so badly! And now you’re making me want one even more! 😂

    • @charlenehamm
      @charlenehamm Год назад +4

      Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I hit a sale on avocados today. They are in the freeze dryer now.

    • @Shyshytown78
      @Shyshytown78 Год назад +6

      I put one on layaway with harvest right. ❤

    • @pamelawilkins1767
      @pamelawilkins1767 Год назад

      @@Shyshytown78Is Harvest a company? For I’m interested in one myself.

    • @victoriastephenson7968
      @victoriastephenson7968 Год назад +18

      Be careful! Mine quit working after only 5 months. Customer service sent me parts without instructions on how to install them. I had to beg and email and email for help on how to install the parts. After 3 1/2 months, it is still out of commission. The new parts did not work. I have no idea how long until it will finally be fixed. The customer service is HORRIBLE!

    • @malibu405
      @malibu405 Год назад

      @@victoriastephenson7968 Husband bought me one for Christmas. Didn't work. Vaccum problems, quickly realized they mostly send out not working, they must not test them. Their help is sn absolute joke. Bezt to get help from smart people online Facebook group has several groups for people with HR freeze dryers that arrive broken. It took us 2 months but I think we finally got it going. People should know they need to be prepared to fix their machine before getting to use it. Ours wasn't properly sealed. I have a very smart husband, but it takes a lot of time because you have to test, fix , retest repeat until you find the issue ( and there are many) and cycles can take days. A full time job to get it going. Be prepared.

  • @lindaarnold3091
    @lindaarnold3091 Год назад +50

    This is very helpful and a confirmation for those that have not freeze dried avocado. It is truly the perfect way to preserve avocado. Take advantage when the avocado is on sale and also lemon and lime! Thank you Carolyn for your teaching others in your calm, gentle teachings.

    • @itsno1duh
      @itsno1duh Год назад +4

      I recently saw a video on Mexican farms where limes are grown from orange trees and seeds to fulfill the huge demand of the US! The process for just this one fruit is mind blowing but highlights our close connection to other countries and what effects our crops and theirs! When I hold a lime I now "feel" the warm Mexican sun and tan hands that make my palates pleasure possible... Thx~

    • @onekerri1
      @onekerri1 Год назад

      @@itsno1duh You can feel those "Tan hands"? lol

  • @WMGEC
    @WMGEC Год назад +17

    Thank you for showing us how this works. I’d love to have one of these freeze dryers to preserve leftovers, large batches of food, or make my own backpacking meals.

  • @judynoorda8046
    @judynoorda8046 Год назад +2

    I’m in southwest Idaho. Coming from southeast Idaho, I’m thrilled the things we can grow.

  • @littleme3597
    @littleme3597 Год назад

    How wonderful! Another baby! I have not watched for. while. WOOT WOOT..! GREAT GENETICS.

  • @vik2332
    @vik2332 Год назад +3

    wish you a well and healthy newborn

  • @tammymarple5347
    @tammymarple5347 Год назад +6

    Good morning 🙏😊
    Every time I see what a freeze dryer can do I want one even more! I’m hopeful this is the year for it!
    Have a blessed day 😊🙏

  • @imeldamajtenyi8966
    @imeldamajtenyi8966 10 месяцев назад

    Another interesting Vlog from you Julita! Very clearly presented, very nice!

  • @lindasimmons3167
    @lindasimmons3167 Год назад +2

    Thank you for including the food storage methods after food is freeze-dried.

  • @elizabethstevens4720
    @elizabethstevens4720 Год назад +6

    Most can't afford buy a freeze dryer thingy!!

  • @barbarariggs882
    @barbarariggs882 Год назад +6

    Your videos are so informative! I love watching them. The ease with which you do things is calming...LOL LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

  • @cookingwithshelleypampered1735
    @cookingwithshelleypampered1735 Год назад +6

    Wonderful demo Carolyn! Thanks for the info. Makes me want a freeze dryer even more!

    • @malibu405
      @malibu405 Год назад

      Harvest Right freeze dryers are notorious for sending out untested, broken machines. There are Facebook groups dedicated to trying to help new owners. We just got ours working after 2 months, very little care from the company And absolutely NO HELP from them. There's a return shipping fee and restocking fee, figure roughly 1k dollars just to get it out of your home.

  • @LaLumina
    @LaLumina 8 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your sun rays.... making the world a better place🎉

  • @hahas71
    @hahas71 Год назад +12

    Oh my goodness!! Never thought to freeze dry avocados. We are a huge avocado family and this would come in very handy!

  • @simplesolfege8867
    @simplesolfege8867 3 месяца назад +3

    Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Belgium (near Germany, Europe).

  • @karenbianco1084
    @karenbianco1084 Год назад +1

    This is exactly the information I was looking for! I eat an avacado every morning. Thank you!

  • @denisestreitman3916
    @denisestreitman3916 Год назад +1

    How fun! Luv your enthusiasm & common sense

  • @hephzibah1966
    @hephzibah1966 Год назад +5

    I sure am proud of the fact you really teach the way someone needs to hear it. I made my first winter glass of eggs.

    • @246trixie
      @246trixie Год назад

      I wish i had chickens to do that!

  • @chanchan5349
    @chanchan5349 Год назад +3

    Oh my goodness! I love avocados so much, I had no idea they could be freeze dried! I don’t have a freeze dryer yet…but one can hope!

  • @TheKentuckylady717
    @TheKentuckylady717 Год назад +1

    This is so neat.....I want to do some of these...thank you for showing us and telling us about all these things you can Freeze dry......Wow!!!

  • @ronniestinson6415
    @ronniestinson6415 Год назад +2

    My wife loves these. They do have a good taste to them and I hear their very good for you.

  • @RevereSkye
    @RevereSkye Год назад +7

    Awesome!!!💚🌱 You sold me on the freeze dryer!

  • @cyndiburns7932
    @cyndiburns7932 Год назад +6

    So glad you discovered this and shared freeze drying avocados! I have one and I love to use it! Will be watching out for avocados on sale, along with lime.

    • @nyk-regine970
      @nyk-regine970 Год назад +1

      wHERE DID YOU GET YOUR FREEZE DRYER PLEASE

  • @evelynfriday7082
    @evelynfriday7082 Год назад +2

    I would love a freeze dryer.. it makes so much sense to save our foods

  • @pjpomare3598
    @pjpomare3598 Год назад +1

    My dream life 😍 living on a farm and teaching the kids valuable lessons in life through hard work

  • @4zooflorida
    @4zooflorida Год назад +3

    Still saving for a freeze dryer, but can’t wait to try it.

  • @pamelawilkins1767
    @pamelawilkins1767 Год назад +4

    I was given two boxes of avocados last week. I divided and gave them away. I still have 2/3 of a box . Glad I ran across video fir keeping them and storing.

  • @kayecramond8194
    @kayecramond8194 Год назад

    Absolutely love FD anything Avacado. I always have it on hand with no wastage. Herbs are awesome.

  • @ronalddonaghe3674
    @ronalddonaghe3674 4 месяца назад +1

    Absolutely amazing, well-done instruction video on freeze-drying avocado chunks and paste, as well as lime slices and cilantro. I've saved the link to share with others.

  • @naomisee789
    @naomisee789 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the great idea!!!
    Here's a tiny tip on lime squeezing . . . if you insert a fork gently into the pulp and and as you squeeze, the tines can help you get more juice from each fruit with less time and effort. 👍

  • @marysueper140
    @marysueper140 Год назад +36

    I love the idea of freeze drying food. If I can find a neighbor or a local business that has a freeze dryer available for others, that would be amazing.

    • @farmerchick3040
      @farmerchick3040 Год назад +5

      They are very expensive.

    • @kellikelli4413
      @kellikelli4413 Год назад +1

      This channel provides a link to the Freeze Dryers. 😉
      They're expensive.

    • @marysueper140
      @marysueper140 Год назад +1

      They are crazy expensive, and that’s why I would like to connect with someone who has one.

    • @kellikelli4413
      @kellikelli4413 Год назад +1

      @@marysueper140
      Yes these freeze driers are way over priced .

  • @jessicaalexandrajantzen
    @jessicaalexandrajantzen Год назад

    Your family is just AMAZING... I wish I lived near you guys for more inspiration. Australia is just a little far away. You bring so much beautiful energy to the screen. I am so grateful that I came across your channel yesterday. God put me here for a reason. Love and light God Bless. Jessica xxx

  • @carlenevasseur
    @carlenevasseur Год назад +2

    WOW is all I can say. Amazing. I want a freeze dryer so much. Blessings.

  • @adsrentals
    @adsrentals Год назад +7

    I'm single and have two small freeze dryers, love them! I enjoy making smaller batches fast, I did also invest in a chamber vacuum sealer to seal bags. The freeze dryer seals the jars better than the food saver.

  • @Patticombs
    @Patticombs Год назад +53

    A freeze dryer is on my list of items to add to my preservation methods. In the meanwhile I’m learning how to better use my dehydrator. Love learning from you Carol and am so grateful for the resources you and Josh work so hard to make available. Thank you!

    • @robyntutt
      @robyntutt 8 месяцев назад

      Could you tell me what brand of freeze dryer you have? I cannot find one and getting frustrated! It keeps pulling up a food dehydrator, and I have one of those. Ty

    • @kareny5438
      @kareny5438 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@robyntuttI found HarvestRight freeze dryer. Looks like the one she's using in the video.

  • @sisterposh99
    @sisterposh99 Год назад +1

    Amazing staff. That freeze dryer is a must to have😀

  • @peggyhurley5367
    @peggyhurley5367 Год назад

    LOVE this RUclips!!
    I’m all over this!
    Now, I need a food dehydrator!!!

  • @elaineroberts9773
    @elaineroberts9773 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great tip for your lime juice. I buy limes by the bag, juice them, pour into ice cube trays, freeze and after frozen pop them into a zip lock bag. Easy to grab one out of the freezer when you need it.

  • @KathyFitz1113
    @KathyFitz1113 Год назад +8

    Finished the “bread run” yesterday and starting the first official drying run today!! Thanks so much for videos!! They made it all seem so easy. :)

  • @Earthy-Artist
    @Earthy-Artist Год назад

    Thanks! Glad to know avocados can be freeze dried, and he other ingredients for guacamole as well. I think 2023 will be the year we will finally buy a dryer.

  • @happyrapture1370
    @happyrapture1370 Год назад +1

    Oh a freeze dryer would be wonderful. Just the thought of preserving avocados is so exciting. I love them and can not eat a whole one, so something like this would be so nice for me. Cilantro is delicious. I would have never thought of freeze drying limes also. Goodness it all looks beautiful.

  • @anastasiadouveas5442
    @anastasiadouveas5442 Год назад +38

    You just blew my mind!! In all my years I never imagined something like this could exist. Totally going to be investing in one of these marvelous contraptions. ✨️

    • @pradeeprao2697
      @pradeeprao2697 Год назад

      💞👍

    • @graphicsfxcgy
      @graphicsfxcgy Год назад +1

      They're awesome machines but definitely look into the maintenance required before buying.

  • @pinschrunner
    @pinschrunner Год назад +6

    I have Florida avocado trees. I put lime and freeze them in chunks. I like the idea of freeze drying but the oils are the nutritious part. I love that with freeze drying you can prepare entire dishes then freeze dry for ready to eat.

  • @FrankFamilyFarm79
    @FrankFamilyFarm79 Год назад +2

    I hope some day in the near future I’ll be able to get a freeze dryer. My kids would love freeze dried avocados!

  • @celestejohnson9227
    @celestejohnson9227 Год назад +1

    I love my freeze dryer but I’ve never tried avocados. Next time I see a sale I’m definitely going to FD them. Very informative, thank you.

  • @olivianava9973
    @olivianava9973 Год назад +32

    I mostly use cilantro to top my Mexican style lentil soup, chicken soup, beef soup, meatball soup, etc. I usually have a bouquet of cilantro in my fridge, but sometimes I’m out, and it looks like the freeze dried cilantro would be perfect for my soups in a pinch.

    • @brandieb5475
      @brandieb5475 Год назад +3

      The freeze dried cilantro is the best!! No waste!

    • @charlanpennington3989
      @charlanpennington3989 Год назад +1

      Ok, gotta hear about your Mexican lentil soup! Please share ingredients, and whole recipe if you have time. This sounds like something I might just love! Thankyou so much.

  • @cherylbishop7657
    @cherylbishop7657 7 месяцев назад +3

    Hi ,just so ya'll know harvest right has a layaway. I just paid mine off. GOD BLESS

  • @olgawing6578
    @olgawing6578 4 месяца назад +1

    Never knew you could do it at home, thanks for such an informative video! Now, I just have to get freeze dryer, I think it’ll be my most favorite thing in the kitchen ever!

  • @nativetexan53
    @nativetexan53 Год назад +2

    In Texas, where we live on Tex-Mex this is such a great video!! I never imagined you could dry guacamole! I am so excited that I am ready to buy one of those freeze dried machines.

  • @JuvenileStacks
    @JuvenileStacks Год назад +5

    This is so cool! 😁 I love the freeze drying process ❤ great video, very informative! I can't wait to see some time make this when I get my own freeze dryer

  • @RoseFelton
    @RoseFelton Год назад +9

    Thanks for posting this video. We love avocados, but with only 2 of us eating on them they sometimes go bad before we can get them ate. Just got a Freeze Dryer in December so will be using it to freeze dry avocados now. My husband just asked me last night if we can freeze dry oranges. I wasn't sure, but thought we could and now I know we can. Thanks again!

  • @bernadettechander297
    @bernadettechander297 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video. I am from South Africa. At the moment we have a lot of avocados. This video will surely help me to preserve them.

  • @mmathews5005
    @mmathews5005 Год назад +1

    It would be amazing to have a freeze dryer.The possibilities are endless!Thank you for sharing all your knowledge,we are trying to be more self sufficient and I am trying to learn as much as I can and your videos have been so helpful. Thank you 😊

  • @sandramoore8903
    @sandramoore8903 Год назад +5

    Try mixing season salt with mashed up avacados and eating with small round corn tortilla chips. We love it.

  • @Andy-fr1hu
    @Andy-fr1hu Год назад +28

    What a great video! I’m so excited about getting a freeze dryer one day 😊. I love your videos!!!! So informative, entertaining and invaluable. Thank you for all the hard work you go through to help us become more self sustainable!

    • @MusicLover-oo8tv
      @MusicLover-oo8tv 6 месяцев назад +1

      If you haven’t gotten your freeze dryer yet, I pray & hope you get it soon, enjoy ❤

    • @Andy-fr1hu
      @Andy-fr1hu 6 месяцев назад

      @@MusicLover-oo8tv thank you 😊. We do too! ♥️

    • @carolestewart2867
      @carolestewart2867 3 месяца назад

      Yes! She does not have the knowledge of that yet…

  • @KLU421
    @KLU421 Год назад +1

    Avocados/Guacamole freeze drys fantastic and reconstitutes great! A second freeze dryer during the growing season would definitely be helpful.

  • @yovaniorozco2405
    @yovaniorozco2405 4 месяца назад

    first time I see drying avocado,impressive! thanks

  • @theheritagehousesc
    @theheritagehousesc Год назад +21

    I love our freeze dryer! I never freeze dried avocado but I sure will now. We love avocado and making guacamole! I never freeze dried lemon slices either. Last year my lemon and lime trees were packed with fruit. I juiced them and preserved in bottles. That’s a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

    • @L-h8py
      @L-h8py Год назад +2

      What kind of freeze dryer do you have?

    • @shareljohnson7270
      @shareljohnson7270 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@L-h8py love this .

  • @madmecyr
    @madmecyr Год назад +103

    I am entering every giveaway for a freeze dryer I can find! Saving avocado might be the first thing I do :) Hubby just retired this summer. I love deals, but with just the two of us, finding the right preservation method can be a challenge with a few items esp. avocados.

    • @paularobinson2352
      @paularobinson2352 Год назад +34

      Share one with someone else & the cost of one. You could also run batches of other people's food for pay or trade/ barter. That way the machine can help pay for itself. We use ours for leftovers allot, so no more waste.

    • @aardeng
      @aardeng Год назад +8

      @@paularobinson2352 that's smart thinking 👍

    • @Mrbfgray
      @Mrbfgray Год назад +12

      New amateur avocado grower I never thought this was a viable option...tho my intention is to be able to *harvest* avos nearly yr around.

    • @kellyireland2521
      @kellyireland2521 Год назад +9

      Harvest right freeze dryer has a layaway plan. It was $250.00 down then you just pay on it until you pay it off. Once you pay it off they ship it to you. Although, I'm pretty sure it is shipping via semi truck because of the size & weight.

    • @gloriageardino4911
      @gloriageardino4911 Год назад +3

      I have the same issue. Just the 2 of us. Hubby and I both retired. Can I afford the freeze dryer? Worth it for just 2??

  • @Thisisit120
    @Thisisit120 Год назад +1

    Would really like seeing more FD videos. Great info .

  • @LeslieHendrix3053
    @LeslieHendrix3053 Год назад

    I wish we could afford a Freezer Drier! It would be Amazing! I'm with you Caroline, I love avocados too especially with homemade salsa! Yumm.....!

  • @09echols
    @09echols Год назад +4

    One of my favorite seasoning is lime, salt and chili powder. It somehow makes it onto everything on my dinner plate

  • @meganmg6419
    @meganmg6419 Год назад +5

    This looks so cool and a really great way to store food for a crisis. Unfortunately, I don't have 3k to buy a freeze dryer. Lol I would jump on it quick if I did have the resources, this is neat!

  • @SandraBoyd-fq2jh
    @SandraBoyd-fq2jh 8 месяцев назад +1

    WOW! Amazing! Top of my wish list! A freeze dryer! 😊

  • @njamiso2
    @njamiso2 9 месяцев назад

    I love this video so much! This is my 3rd time watching it. I can't wait to get a freeze dryer.

  • @melanielinkous8746
    @melanielinkous8746 Год назад +4

    I love guacamole! Kinda makes me want a margarita. 😆
    Great info!

  • @virginiaquintal
    @virginiaquintal Год назад +10

    I like freeze drying a lot of my herbs. They’re so much more bold and flavor even if you’re not hydrated I love it.

    • @HomesteadingFamily
      @HomesteadingFamily  Год назад +1

      Freeze drying really preserves herbs so well!

    • @pamelawilkins1767
      @pamelawilkins1767 Год назад +1

      Thanks for this information

    • @tomborstmayer1082
      @tomborstmayer1082 3 месяца назад

      I have watched a few of your videos on freeze drying. I am amazed and impressed with the number of things that can be preserved this way, and now seeing how simple reconstituting is, is pretty much sealing the deal on purchasing one. Thank you so much for all of your information and sharing.

  • @ValidityJ
    @ValidityJ 10 месяцев назад +1

    🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 Whaaaaaaat?!!! Holy crap. THIS, ALONE, is worth every penny the Harvest Right costs. Avacados rot so quick.

  • @meganbarnes1391
    @meganbarnes1391 Год назад

    Wow I can't believe how much the production value has gone up from the past few years

  • @LivProd
    @LivProd Год назад +7

    I like that you showed us what to do, how to do it, then tested the finished product for us to see. Thank you!

  • @TheEarthCreature
    @TheEarthCreature Год назад +24

    Great video. Unless you're dealing with powders don't worry so much about adding too much water. It's only going to soak up what it originally had if youre not leaving it to sit forever and then you can just dump off the excess. It's better than having hard pieces and rubbery pieces in food from being too conservative with the moisture.

    • @pinschrunner
      @pinschrunner Год назад +3

      Agreed. Gently pour the water over

  • @YeshuaKingMessiah
    @YeshuaKingMessiah Год назад

    The ways to save excess food
    Incredible
    For those with excess, this is certainly something to procure

  • @daroldw4606
    @daroldw4606 Год назад +1

    My mouth watered when you ate the lime juice. lol!

  • @NicoleHoltActress
    @NicoleHoltActress Год назад +24

    I'm a new freeze dryer owner and am still learning what all I can put in there. Avocado will definitely be top of the list for the next runs! Right now I have rice, refried beans,and taco fillings going.

  • @suziereinhart7975
    @suziereinhart7975 Год назад +11

    Hi. Just letting you know that you can vacuum seal multiple jars at a time in your freeze dryer. Works really good and fast.
    Just put in a tray with jars lids lightly on and vacuum seal for two mins. You can RUclips it 😊

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Год назад

      Have you had any issues with the plug on the back of the trays, taking it off and back on? I've heard that's a fragile point for the FD and I am scared to break it

    • @suziereinhart7975
      @suziereinhart7975 Год назад

      We plug that hole with a wet paper towel loosely. Sometimes it blows that paper towel out, but we still a suction. We’ve had our FD for 5 years and never had a problem with it.

    • @Robinhood-kc5zd
      @Robinhood-kc5zd 9 месяцев назад

      I made a flat surface with pieces of my hardwood cut to length and width and can put ten jars or more and sealed great some maybe not just do again

    • @marilynweber7957
      @marilynweber7957 7 месяцев назад

      @@juliabrown5948 YES!!! More people have had to buy a new plug than you would understand. I've had it for 6 years and that little red tab breaks easily!!!! So cheap to buy a sealer and lids and just take a few seconds to close each one. Yep - I found out fast to NOT USE THE VERY EXPENSIVE FREEZE DRYER TO SEAL JARS! Just my opinion but . . .

  • @angelgomez4527
    @angelgomez4527 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow this looks like fun todo. Wow I am going to buy all these products. Thank you for sharing.🎉

  • @journeywithnichole
    @journeywithnichole Год назад +1

    Wow! What a great discovery

  • @mommabecky83
    @mommabecky83 Год назад +3

    I am absolutely jealous! I need a freeze dryer sooo bad just for my avocados 🤣

  • @thegoodoldways
    @thegoodoldways Год назад +3

    Freeze dried avocados are like green velvet. I did try to mix equal parts salsa with mine after mashing. They came out very good, but even though I used lime juice the color is sort of unappealing. We love it and use it anyways. I like how you sliced them and used jars. I mashed and use mylar. I have an Avid Armor chamber sealer. I like the comments below about shorter term storage! Thanks for that.

  • @jenmag0313
    @jenmag0313 Год назад +2

    Thanks for the demo and great tips on freeze drying. Very informative video!!

  • @shannonroy7821
    @shannonroy7821 Год назад +1

    a freeze dryer will be my next investment, I am very excited to get one!!

  • @pamelawilkins1767
    @pamelawilkins1767 Год назад +3

    You’re so pretty glowing with your pregnancy. Congratulations! I’ve been off RUclips for awhile. I have that same pattern with my bowls n plates…. The apple pattern lol

  • @prdprdprdprdprdel
    @prdprdprdprdprdel Год назад +10

    I'd reccommend the oxygen and moisture absorbing pouches.. They're great for long term storage because they help remove whatever is left after you pull the vacuum..

    • @joehajjar5246
      @joehajjar5246 Год назад

      Give me brand. Is there toxic chemicals in it explain

    • @prdprdprdprdprdel
      @prdprdprdprdprdel Год назад +1

      @@joehajjar5246 I genuinely don't know what the brand is.. i had red ones that said "O2 absorber" and blue ones that said "O2O" nothing about a brand.. When you pull a vacuum, there's a bit of oxygen left. When there's a bit of oxygen left, the food can still oxidize.. The pouch can absorb the bit of oxygen your vacuum pump couldn't pull out, therefore making the food last longer..

  • @kingdomseekersacademy8220
    @kingdomseekersacademy8220 Год назад +1

    You're making my mouth water!

  • @tanarehbein7768
    @tanarehbein7768 Год назад +2

    Hey I was excited to see the article about your family in American Essence Magazine. Felt like family in the pages in front of me!