The Money-Saving Technique That Got Me a Year's Supply of Dehydrated Foods

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  • @katherinewaity-fontanetta992
    @katherinewaity-fontanetta992 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Those silicon trays love/hate them at times. The only issue I notice is if the food is "wet" going in (such as frozen chopped onions that are defrosted), I have to gently use my bench scraper to get the stuck on items off after rolling the silicon trays side to side and top to bottom. But I really do like the silicon trays with the lip on all sides

  • @annlockey8552
    @annlockey8552 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I dehydrated alot of kale now I add it to soups and stews, stir-fry meals even chicken pot pie and my family who don't like kale is none the wiser😂if they ask its parsley😊

  • @Lee_Proffit
    @Lee_Proffit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

    I use my green powder in bread making. It gives the bread a slight green colour - to my Grandkids it is special "Hulk" bread 🙂
    Love that Salsa idea ❤

    • @AGrtn
      @AGrtn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I do this pancakes. "Hulk pancakes" are a favourite

    • @Lee_Proffit
      @Lee_Proffit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@AGrtn If it gets the kids eating extra greens, then I'm all for it - I will give your pancakes a go. Thanks

  • @AuntNutmeg
    @AuntNutmeg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I have very hard water as well. I have learned not to run anything silicone through my dishwasher as it never comes out looking clean. Silicone holds onto grease/oil like nobody's business, and hard water deposits stick like glue. For the oily residue, wash by hand with Dawn Platinum Foam (it beats regular Dawn all hollow for stubborn grease cleanup). And for hard water deposits, apply some undiluted white vinegar. Soak if you can for 10 minutes (longer for heavy or long term deposits), scrub a bit if necessary.
    Edit: I've found that silicone washed in the dishwasher isn't as non-stick afterwards. Washing by hand fixes that!

    • @manfredthewonderdog
      @manfredthewonderdog 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please read the science on dawn. Environmentally incredibly damaging. Saving wildlife with it Is nothing other than a successful advertising campaign.

  • @grlnexdoorable
    @grlnexdoorable 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I started dehydrating salsa, salsa verde, Texas Pete hot sauce, and Frank's Hot Sauce. The Texas Pete and Frank's makes outstanding powder!

    • @andreamortimer2610
      @andreamortimer2610 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I always use Texas Pete but can't find it in gallon jugs anymore; how does Frank's compare to Texas Pete in your opinion?

  • @roki5337
    @roki5337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I start with the clearance section. I stocked up my freezer.

  • @terryfurtado2767
    @terryfurtado2767 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm so happy I found your channel.
    I have been through this surgery, please take care of yourself. Take the time you need for physical & mental health. It's all inner twined together. Sending prayers & positive thoughts your way. 💐🙏💐

  • @RoseBud-fk4qg
    @RoseBud-fk4qg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I add salsa to my spaghetti sauce that way it gives it a little kick . Add a few table spoons to my chili😊

  • @islandgal500
    @islandgal500 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    Love your lessons! We have a tiny store only where I live and there are weekly sales in most sections. That's when I get more of one item. I laugh at getting so many sale items because it looks like I can't afford to pay full price. Town is small enough that everyone knows who is broke and who isn't. I tell the cashiers that I felt sorry for that broccoli (or whatever). The thing is the sale produce is sometimes in better shape than the full price stuff and it is already bagged for me. A head of iceberg lettuce right now is more than $7.00 so I grab the clearance lettuce for $2.50 and just remove the two outer leaves.
    I bought bags of frozen veggies on sale and dehydrated them last fall. Wow did that save space in my freezer and they taste just like fresh veg. During Covid I really started using my dehydrator, vacuum sealer, and jar sealer attachments because we had a lot of delayed shipments and out of stock items. I love looking at my large pantry because I nearly have more in stock than our store.

  • @vernonbowling5136
    @vernonbowling5136 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Give your silicone liners a lite dusting of cornstarch when not in use it works wonders when you go to use them for liquid and sticky food's you want to dehydrate.

  • @kathleenbell218
    @kathleenbell218 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Oh my goodness! I’ve never thought about dehydrating salsa! Thanks

  • @trishaporte
    @trishaporte 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Darcy you’re the best!! Who would have thought you could dehydrate salsa! I love making my home made salsa in the summer using my bountiful supply of fresh ingredients! Now I know how to save mine for the winter months when prices are higher for the produce to make it! 💖

  • @monicalamontagne7888
    @monicalamontagne7888 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thank you, Darcy! Even at my age I'm still learning!

  • @kathygoulden2925
    @kathygoulden2925 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Proverbs 31 woman. You are a blessing to your family and to us

  • @StringfieldRidgeFarm
    @StringfieldRidgeFarm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great ideas i dehydrate but never thought about doing salsa

  • @limitedaxcess
    @limitedaxcess 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    thanks for the tip on using the mesh on top to allow that extra tray rather than be forced to take one out. I will be using that this season. God Bless!

  • @RoseBud-fk4qg
    @RoseBud-fk4qg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Older powders check if your dogs and cats can eat add to their foods , make milk shakes with a teaspoon of your greens add to Roman soup , I mixes my veggie dried soup mix plus onion powder tomato powder and low sodium chicken bouillon and have a 2 cup of the mix for a light lunch lost a few extra pound ❤😊

  • @tammypoling9618
    @tammypoling9618 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I write a list but I don't stick to it.Cause if I see something that's a good deal.I'm buying it up

  • @lindamckeny876
    @lindamckeny876 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Thanks for the Salsa tip, I never thought of doing bottled food items to dehydrate. My family loves salsa. You have such great tips

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm glad you found it helpful!

    • @RoseBud-fk4qg
      @RoseBud-fk4qg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I bought gv tomato soup didn't like dehydrated will add spoon fulls to my chili and spaghetti dinners for extra sauce and vitamins, or add a little to Roman soup , or add it to a glass of tomato juice for more vitamins

  • @mssixty3426
    @mssixty3426 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I have a batch of frozen mixed veg in my dehydrator right now - needed to re-stock after sending most of my jar home with my daughter when she visited from out-of-state.

  • @arcticcat7142
    @arcticcat7142 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Mrs. Darcy, THANK YOU for sharing your tip for the top mesh! I have no idea why I didn’t think about that and I was the one removing the other tray!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I did it for a long time, too...and then it hit me one day to try!

  • @bekegibson9603
    @bekegibson9603 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thanks for sharing this info. My family is notorious for not using the entire container of salsa. So I asked everyone to use marker to mark lid with date of opening. I learned we do not eat it fast enough. Now, when we have salsa, I DH the leftover amount the next day (adding another jar if needed to fill tray.). No more wasted salsa!!!

    • @valerierobinson8872
      @valerierobinson8872 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Where do get the pastic mesh sheets?

    • @bekegibson9603
      @bekegibson9603 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@valerierobinson8872 Amazon is where I fund the soft mesh sheets that I use for other things, not salsa -search for Silicone Dehydrator reusable mesh mats. For salsa, I use harder plastic trays called dehydrator fruit roll sheets, also from Amazon.

  • @dianeiverson3727
    @dianeiverson3727 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Tip: I store my Bright Kitchen silicone trays inside the Cosori. It helps to prevent dust.

    • @DawnBarb
      @DawnBarb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Right! And upside down

  • @Northland11899
    @Northland11899 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I do the same exact thing when shopping the grocery store. Shop the clearance deals first . Vacuum seal/freeze or can the excess.

  • @TxSusieQ99
    @TxSusieQ99 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I chop the spinach in food-processor it drys fast, and I add the small bits to a lot of things. Even add to my homemade dog food. Love the Simple Truth mushrooms. I grab them all the time and dehydrate. Have mushrooms available all the time.

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    EXCELLENT VIDEO
    Thank YOU so much for sharing this video

  • @47retta
    @47retta 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I loved the plastic mesh tip!

  • @susanparrott5175
    @susanparrott5175 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I just made today tomato 🍅 chips, OMG! Those are amazing. Clearance rack, hard tomatoes turned into sweet potent chips. Thank you so much for all the information. My mother didn't preserve, didn't really even cook, you're teaching me what I should have know and been taught. Thank you ❤ Much love

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Mine didn't, either! And I'm still not great at it, but consider myself functional for my family :D

    • @susanparrott5175
      @susanparrott5175 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@ThePurposefulPantry you do great! Thanks

  • @almirria6753
    @almirria6753 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I actually get my meats from a local farm & I also dehydrate all our left overs for a future emergency meal/s

  • @1stJohn3.9-10
    @1stJohn3.9-10 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Last month my Amex statement was $1,250, so this month, I only spent $126. I'm trying to eat up the food I've already got and not spend money unless I absolutely have to.

  • @kaystarnes269
    @kaystarnes269 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Thank you!😊 am on my home. Have some onions to dehydrate today. Well, going to get them into the dehydrator. Live that you showed us how to make our own onion powder and garlic powder. They taste so much better than store bought!

    • @suzieo8230
      @suzieo8230 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I put diced dehydrated onions on salads for crunch instead of croutons.

  • @deborahwoods2361
    @deborahwoods2361 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Newby from Australia here! Thank you for all your informative videos!! 💜

  • @sheilagaleano365
    @sheilagaleano365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I just ordered that vacuum sealer through your link. Thank you : ) and an opener that's not supposed to harm you lids.... and about a $100 of other cool items : )

  • @imjusthereforthecomments4920
    @imjusthereforthecomments4920 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    If you have Meijer in your area always check the produce cooler for markdowns. I currently have a pound of Earthbound organic spinach in the dehydrator. Original price was $5.99 but I paid $1.25. I have a small grocery budget but can almost always find dirt cheap things to dry.

  • @kerihess6689
    @kerihess6689 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I'm so very glad I found your channel. Thank you so much for posting videos. I just purchased the Excalibur that you showed not too long ago. I've never done this before and I'm super excited that I have someone who knows what they are doing to teach me. So thank you!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      You can do this!! Be sure to ask any questions you might have!!

    • @kerihess6689
      @kerihess6689 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ThePurposefulPantry Thank you, I sure will.

  • @jtamsmom5
    @jtamsmom5 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the clearance produce. I try to find spinach on clearance, I grind it and put in empty gel capsules and make a vitamin.

  • @juliebovenkamp5433
    @juliebovenkamp5433 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the clever trick with the extra mesh sheet!! Brilliant, and thank you!

  • @robingirven4570
    @robingirven4570 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Freeze drying seems to be easier than dehydrating but I’ve ever dehydrated jerky. That salsa looked yummy!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It's not really easier...it's just different :D Some things are much easier and quicker and more convenient in the dehydrator - some are easier in the FD (raspberries happen to be one of them).

    • @rhondasmith7413
      @rhondasmith7413 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantrynot to mention the high cost of buying and maintaining a freeze dryer unit.

  • @WhiteCatShirataki
    @WhiteCatShirataki 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great tip about using a second mesh to hold the greens in place. Thank you!!!

  • @shockingdocumentaries4255
    @shockingdocumentaries4255 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    First like and comment. 🎉
    My goal this year is to focus on dehydrating food and making more nutrient dense foods.
    Currently I’m using my oven. It works better than I expected it to for dehydrating.
    Thank you for the helpful tips. Seeing people do stuff like this in a simple way, inspires me.

  • @SusanHakola
    @SusanHakola 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks, Darcy. You always give the viewers great information!

  • @sueelliott3206
    @sueelliott3206 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for doing these demos! I would never have tried dehydrating anything liquid if I hadn't found your channel. Great information!

  • @roki5337
    @roki5337 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Now dehydrated Salsa.. I have not tried that yet. Good Idea for the dehydrated Spinach for alfredo!!

  • @ontariogardening
    @ontariogardening 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So many great tips! We have been on a dehydrating deep dive since Christmas. Like almost every day we are running it. Poor thing LOL.

  • @kellyalbertson962
    @kellyalbertson962 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Mesh on top. Brilliant!

  • @deborahnarendorf7106
    @deborahnarendorf7106 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Once again you’ve us such good tips! I praise your name every time I use my dehydrated tomato paste. Oh my gosh! I would have never thought to do this, but you suggested it! Thanks so much!

  • @pkinman31
    @pkinman31 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I use the sandwich method with the spinach and other leafy vegetables also. Works really well.

  • @BackupUp-d8h
    @BackupUp-d8h 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I like the green powder.. im going to mix it into my homemade pasta l

  • @debbiesykes5491
    @debbiesykes5491 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I will start looking on the clearance rack for veggies Right now I am drying oregano from my garden Thanks for sharing this video Darcy

  • @sharonstory6479
    @sharonstory6479 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Favorites so far: apples just because they're so good, rice for the convenience, frozen peas & carrots to go in soups

  • @debbiebaney4044
    @debbiebaney4044 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What perfect timing! I was getting ready to Seal A Meal my spinach and baby greens for the freezer when I turned on TH-cam and wa-la-! There you are, talking about dehydrating spinach and salsa! My greens are for my green smoothie shakes. I'm going to dehydrate my frozen fruit, too. I already have my chia and protein shake measured out into little jars for daily use, and adding the fruit and greens will make it a snap!! I might powder some, as well.

  • @sharonstory6479
    @sharonstory6479 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ms. Darcy, your videos are always a treasure.

  • @jamee6
    @jamee6 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    9:34 I turn it the green tray liner upside down over a big bowl, and crunch it up and let it fall off into the bowl as it's loosened.

  • @DeborahGrantham-xh6dn
    @DeborahGrantham-xh6dn 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dehydrated spinach is lovely to have on hand for additions to soups, stews, casseroles👍

  • @AmberMeyer-w6w
    @AmberMeyer-w6w 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Indeed. I hit the clearance items first. I did that this weekend. I ran out of mason jars for all the veggies I dehydrated. ❤❤❤

  • @sewpretty13
    @sewpretty13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the tip! I have extra plastic!

  • @jcrich-ho9ot
    @jcrich-ho9ot 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You come up with the best ideas! Putting a topper on my greens is going to help so much!

  • @WorldOfWonder66
    @WorldOfWonder66 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I just found your channel and I love it already. Thank you for these great ideas. I never thought about dehydrating salsa. I'm putting that one on my list now 🙂

  • @southwesthomestead1234
    @southwesthomestead1234 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As always you motivate me to up my dehydrating game !

  • @theresagarcia5403
    @theresagarcia5403 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Brilliant! I have also been able to build a purposeful food supply using this strategy. Families and individuals can use this strategy to build a delicious, diverse and affordable food supply!
    Thank you for taking this to a new level by adding dehydrating.
    People who live in small places can dehydrate to make more storage space. Yes, we can build a healthy and nutritious food supply.

  • @marilynparmelee
    @marilynparmelee 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for sharing your tips! Your book is a godsend, so glad I bought it. Have a great weekend.

  • @JudiChristopher
    @JudiChristopher 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Do you have a video on how to make (dry) Beef Broth?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Do this after defatting your beef broth th-cam.com/video/QkFv2lVsf74/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hZbXGg_hnJ2LlDRV

    • @JudiChristopher
      @JudiChristopher 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantry
      Thank YOU
      I will check this out.

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Purposeful Pantry, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!

  • @diannegriffith5444
    @diannegriffith5444 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I just discovered you! You are absolutely the Queen of Dehydrating! I have learned so much. Subscribed!

  • @louieshmooie7930
    @louieshmooie7930 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for sharing so much for us! But I wonder if the jar sealer will be strong enough for liquis??? Thanks agai

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, but not to make them shelf stable. They still have to be refrigerated. Most come with instructions on how to do it.

  • @sort_of_a_homestead
    @sort_of_a_homestead 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the salsa idea! Can’t wait to try this.

  • @sheilagaleano365
    @sheilagaleano365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ¡Salsa! Genius.... thank you. Love all your videos.... always inform and motivate me : )

  • @patty9265
    @patty9265 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    GREAT TIPS THANKS DARCY

  • @thatonegirl1837
    @thatonegirl1837 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing this!

  • @lindabohl2454
    @lindabohl2454 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video! Thanks !❤. Iam going to dry spinach it seems easy! Nice information! California here. Oh didn’t know you could dry very WET salsa!!🙏🏻😇🕊🧂💕

  • @MomIrregardless
    @MomIrregardless 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    my family has been laughing about water expiring!! well, i just found out, the date on the bottle is for the PLASTIC BOTTLE, not the water inside!! after that date, MORE microplastics will get into the water!!

  • @jeanh2288
    @jeanh2288 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Put your clean spun spinach in a bread bag and throw in the freezer for a few hours and you can crunch it up into little pieces in seconds.
    I'll do this with sweet potato greens also.

  • @elizaC3024
    @elizaC3024 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So many great ideas. 😊

  • @robynloaf4014
    @robynloaf4014 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What about canned meats like tuna? Do they last potentially for years too? I do understand to look for bulging, bubbling, bad smells, etc. 8:54

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I wouldn't give them forever for my own personal preference, but yes, they do last past that best by date.

  • @angelinagarcia3748
    @angelinagarcia3748 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your channel ❤️❤️❤️

  • @cathyd.williamssaltlight5373
    @cathyd.williamssaltlight5373 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, awesome video! I need a square dehydrator, too😊❤

  • @DHAG40
    @DHAG40 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi darcy i left a message on another show but i think i can get the answer faster here ,😊 i want to cheat and grab the kale and brussel, sprout ,carrot and cabbage bag salad ,question am i gonna have to blanch them first before dehydrating please help ❤❤❤

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It's recommended because of the cabbage and carrot, but you don't have to.

    • @DHAG40
      @DHAG40 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry thank you ,i think I'll try it both ways curious on the out come😊

  • @melodylamour6123
    @melodylamour6123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you use parchment paper for the salsa drying and stuff? Would that stop it sticking to the mats????

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Parchment paper can stick more as it absorbs the moisture. If I had used my regular fruit leather sheets, it wouldn't have been a problem.

    • @melodylamour6123
      @melodylamour6123 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ThePurposefulPantry good to know. Thanks

  • @Swrqltr
    @Swrqltr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I live zone 9b my growing season is mostly done. I am dehydrating my all my greens for green powder for my smoothies. What temperature did you dehydrate the salsa at and about how long. Thank you

  • @dennaamsden4310
    @dennaamsden4310 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you - I'm glad you found it helpful!

  • @Cyd1057
    @Cyd1057 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm new to dehydrating and your hannel is a godsend!

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm glad you're finding it helpful!! Let me know if you have any questions!

  • @patricialawlor1644
    @patricialawlor1644 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    best before never means rotten day of. lol

  • @Tinkerbell31326
    @Tinkerbell31326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Darcy, I need a blender that makes powder. Please share the model you are using. Thank you do much.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I use a Cosori coffee grinder, a NutriNinja bullet blender (but it's not a model they make any longer) and a low-end Vitamix.

    • @Tinkerbell31326
      @Tinkerbell31326 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ThePurposefulPantry thank you Darcy

  • @68868s
    @68868s 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How do you rehydrate things without adding water? Is that impossible?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Liquid is necessary. That's what you took out in the first place. Broth, juice, water.

  • @diannebusch2841
    @diannebusch2841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am just wondering about the cost of running the dehydrator and if the grocery savings is used up by the cost of electricity. I’m sure that if you grew the produce it would make more sense

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Sure - if you grew all of your produce - do you have a garden that big that can provide all you need? I certainly don't, and can't, so I take advantage of those sales, stock my pantry and pay today's price for eating a year or two later. It's certainly worth it to me when my dehydrator costs about $1/day to run. And gardening has it's own share of investment, so you have to count that as well.

    • @diannebusch2841
      @diannebusch2841 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If that is even close to accurate, it is an absolute bargain. Thank you for encouraging me. Because I was always concerned about that.

  • @user-gj8ms7jd8v
    @user-gj8ms7jd8v 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never thought of dehydrating spinach, forgot spinach powder too. Smh.

  • @tracymorrison1584
    @tracymorrison1584 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    amazing idea

  • @lisaelliott3864
    @lisaelliott3864 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great ideas and thank you for sharing!

  • @selenadansfield1305
    @selenadansfield1305 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dehydrate the spinach. Ground it up. Put in gel capsules. GREAT for iron (I grow swiss chard instead).

  • @dgarnett4220
    @dgarnett4220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As long as no oil in salsa , it works read label

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It works even if there is a small amount of oil - it just won't be reliably shelf stable, but would certainly be fine for short-term use like camping/hiking trips.

  • @eabird4358
    @eabird4358 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great ideas. How would you store dried black mission figs? In a jar or leave in the plastic container they come in.

    • @firequeen2194
      @firequeen2194 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I prefer glass, air can still get through plastic. I keep all the glass jars that have (typically metal) lids with a rubber seal. Toss in a moisture absorber and voilà! Saves my canning jars and I have a variety of sizes so no wasted air space. Hope that helps. 😉

  • @Mstred
    @Mstred หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You for a very informative video.

  • @kellyname5733
    @kellyname5733 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohhhh, that salsa looks like a pain after drying. Still good for longer storage.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It was those sheets - if I'd used regular fruit leather it would have been much easier.

  • @peterpiper487
    @peterpiper487 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    With this technique I don't see any need for a grocery list. If it's not on sale, just don't buy it and then when you get home, look at the sales items you bought and figure out a meal you can make that incorporates some of them and anything you already had at home if needed to make the dishes you want to make. This would save a lot of list making and money spent on items that are NOT on sale.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This method doesn't cover everything we use -- I always shop my pantry first (because I keep an extensive deep pantry), and then go from there. I alter what I can from shopping this way - but I still have things I replenish when they go on sale all the time. This won't always work because things aren't always be available - or are one time shots. But it definitely helps save a lot of money and build my stock!

    • @elisabethrobbins1053
      @elisabethrobbins1053 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There's an app for meal planning, using what you have, if you are in the mood for something different.

  • @homesteadmccoy
    @homesteadmccoy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips!

  • @KittyMama61
    @KittyMama61 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Add some salsa or diced tomatoes when you are cooking green beans. One of my go-to's.

  • @Klebkatt
    @Klebkatt หลายเดือนก่อน

    Granted I don't know anything about dehydrating stuff, but would the addition of a little brush of oil on the silicone before you put the salsa on help stop it from sticking as it dehydrates?

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nope - because then you've risked rancidity on the shelf - don't use oil in dehydrating for storage.

  • @susanparrott5175
    @susanparrott5175 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome thank you ❤

  • @tammywhite9229
    @tammywhite9229 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I found big bags of stuffing at aldi clearanced for .29 each. I bought 9. They had a ton of them.

  • @carriecreates1207
    @carriecreates1207 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I use parchment paper. Things come off very easily.

    • @ThePurposefulPantry
      @ThePurposefulPantry  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I hate it, too :D I prefer regular fruit leather sheets if I need a solid sheet for anything.