Herbs
Most herbs dry overnight. You will have about one pound of dry herbs for every eight pounds of fresh herbs. Dried herbs retain their flavor best if they are crushed just before using. Home dehydra- tion saves a lot of money. Dry chives, oregano, basil, dill, rosemary, thyme, parsley, mint, peppers and almost any herb you can find.
Herb Teas
Many of your garden herbs can be dried in your Food Dehydra- tor and stored in air-tight containers for use throughout the year to make delicious, healthful herb teas. Use the leaves and flowers (but not the course stems) of most herbs like chamomile, mint, strawber- ry, sage, blackberry, blueberry and others. It is simple and economi- cal with the Food Dehydrator. Just steep the dried leaves in a teapot and strain.
Sachets And Potpourri
Now you can save the beauty of spring and summer and enjoy the sweet-smelling plants you have in your flower and herb garden with the Food Dehydrator. Select petals or small pieces of the flower and place them loosely on the fine mesh tray and place them in your Food Dehydrator. When perfectly dried (about five hours) store the petals in decorative containers or sachet bags that close with a ribbon. Use sachet bags included in our kit to give potpourri as a gift. You can sprinkle the petals with spices such as powdered cin- namon, whole cloves, a bit of dried rosemary or mint for variety. It is best to keep the container closed until all of the fragrances have blended. Then during the winter months the room can have the smell of fresh springtime. A small sachet bag may be placed in your drawers to provide a nice lingering fragrance for years.
Baby Food
Make nutritious baby food without preservative, stabilizers or addi- tives by using any vegetables or fruits you have previously dehydrat- ed. Simply soak any amount of the produce in an equal amount of warm water. Steam for a few minutes and mash with a fork or puree in blender or processor.
