Food Drying - http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/shaffer58.html Covers the basics of solar food drying; from Backwoods Home Magazine, by Marcella Shaffer.
The Dry Store - http://www.drystore.com Food dehydrating information, equipment and supplies.
How Stuff Works - http://www.howstuffworks.com/food-preservation.htm An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food; from freezing to irradiation.
Quality for Keeps -- Drying Foods - http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/hesguide/foodnut/gh1562.htm Basics of food preservation methods, a little history, how to select a dehydrator, safety advice; from the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri.
Preserving Food Safely - http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod01/master01.html Michigan State University's page of links to extension materials about food preservation. Search for information on drying foods under "D".
Drying Food with the Sun - http://www.countrysidemag.com/issues/4_1999.htm#drying From Countryside Magazine.
A Review of Solar Food Drying - http://solarcooking.org/dryingreview.htm Techniques, equipment, problem-solving, bibliography.
Fruit Leather - http://www.allanstime.com/Health/Edna/fruit_leather.htm Simple instructions on making it at home, using bananas, squash, tomato, or any other fruit or vegetable.
Budget101.Com: Dried Foods - http://www.budget101.com/dehydrated_foods.htm Recipes, FAQs, equipment and methods of drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats. Recipes include fruit leathers, pesto, and fruit powders.
Processing Meat in the Home - http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/nutrition/DJ0972.html Detailed instructions produced by the Minnesota Extension Service.
Drying Vegetables - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09308.html Facts, information about nutritional value, drying trays, selection and pretreatment, and methods; from Colorado State University.
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