Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Dehydrating Foods written by Jeanette Hurt and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to dehydrated foods introduces the history and economic benefits of drying foods and shows how to equip a kitchen, shop for ingredients, and stay safe during food prep. It also teaches proper techniques and reviews the tools needed to make basic recipes for dried fruits, vegetables, and herbs, as well as dried dairy products and meat jerkies. Includes a glossary of terms, further resources, and a list of frequently asked troubleshooting questions.