As you hit your stride with homesteading and harvest a bounty of fruits and vegetables, you may find that you have too much produce to eat fresh.Preserving this crop can provide a nice home-grown treat in the winter months and even make the perfect present for a loved one.Follow this guide for some simple ways to make this produce last throughout the year and get inspiration on what you can do with excess food!Dehydrating Home-Grown FoodThis is a great way to preserve your food, making it simple to hydrate and use them when you’re ready.You can easily create seasonings, instant foods, soup bases, and much, much more with dehydration. Step aside instant mashed potato and soup mix from the store!You don’t need specialty equipment for this process either, as you can use your oven on a low temperature to dehydrate your food. Chop your fruit, vegetables, or herbs finely and then spread them out on a lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven at 150 degrees for six to eight hours until all moistur...
