Fruit leathers or fruit roll ups are a fantastic way of using up fruit. Making fruit leathers using a dehydrator at home is actually really simple, and offers a great healthy snack for both kids and adults.
Fresh pomegranate juice is a deliciously refreshing drink, perfect for making with a blender. Homemade pomegranate juice is also so much tastier than bought varieties.
It's not just the taste that is delicious with pomegranate juice, it's also the health benefits. So, not only are you getting a delicious homemade juice, but you're also helping with your own personal wellbeing! Here we talk you through how to make pomegranate juice in a blender.
Choosing the best juicer for your needs is a difficult decision and is all down to personal preference. There are two real main types of juicer - fast juicers, also called centrifugal juicers, or slow juicers, also called masticating juicers.
There are some key differences between slow and fast juicers and here we explore the differences and give you some insight into the type of juicer that might suit your needs.
Making your own beef jerky with a dehydrator is a fantastic way to get a quick shot of protein and is also so much better than the store bought jerky. Beef jerky is a delicious snack and homemade jerky can also last a good amount of time in the store cupboard.
The best way to make beef jerky is by using a food dehydrator. These machines are specifically designed for drying the moisture out of food and so will offer you the best beef jerky and the tastiest outcome. Here you can learn how to make beef jerky at home.
Whether you have access to fresh apples, apple trees in your garden, you simply love the flavor of dried apple slices or you are trying to avoid processed snacks, then dehydrated apples can provide you with quick, nutritious and healthy snacks for any occasion. Dehydrating apples is actually easier than you may think.
Making fresh tomato juice at home could be a real game changer for you! Homemade tomato juice is incredibly satisfying and tastes so much better than store bought! When making tomato juice at home, you can make as much juice as you need, meaning less wastage and fresh tomato juice on hand at all times.
There are a number of blenders on the market these days, each with their own subtle differences, which can play an important part in your decision making.
Here, we look at the different types of blenders and give some indication as to what they are, what the pros and cons are and also a comparison between the various types of blenders.
Have you ever considered making your own flour at home? It's a truly rewarding process and whether baking, making bread flour or an all purpose flour, nothing beats creating your own flour. Fresh flour provides a fresh ingredient for your bread baking, or whatever you choose to use it for, and can be so much better than store bought flour.
Dehydrating food is one of the oldest methods of preserving food. Dehydrated foods have been used for thousands of years when fridges or freezers weren't invented, to keep it fresh and to last. Dried food is a really inexpensive way of ensuring fresh food does not get wasted and gives food an extra long shelf life.