The best food storage containers for preserving dried herbs at room temperature are vacuum-sealed, dark-colored containers. Airtight containers are the best option for kitchen storage, where they...

To dry lemons using a food dehydrator, cut them into 1/4-inch slices. Lay them out on a dehydrator tray in a single layer and dehydrate them at 135°F for 6-8 hours until they are completely dry....

To dehydrate frozen blueberries, preheat a food dehydrator to 135°F. Place the frozen berries on a dehydrator tray in a single layer ensuring none of the berries touch and dry for 15–30...

The best way to maximize the shelf life of dried herbs is to store them whole in vacuum-sealed containers. Storing dried herbs with this method increases their shelf life from 6 months to 1 year,...

Home-dried herbs last from 6-12 months, while commercially dried herbs have a shelf life of 2-3 years. Ground spices last for 2-4 years, while whole spices have a shelf life of 4-5 years. It’s best...

To dehydrate bay leaves, start by picking fresh leaves from a bay laurel tree. Separate the leaves from the stems, rinse them and pat them dry. Dehydrate the leaves in a food dehydrator, in the oven,...