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Delicious meals from dehydrated foods.(The country kitchen)
From:
Countryside & Small Stock Journal
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September 1, 2005| Author:
Erdosh, George
| COPYRIGHT 2005 Countryside Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information
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Verylight weight, takes tiny storage space, and, has decades of shelf life--that's dehydrated foods. A good selection of them on your pantry shelf is like money in the bank. They are the best security against emergency food shortage and often save a trip to the store when you are out of a key ingredient.
Dehydrated foods are a must for people who choose simple life styles. You can create wonderful, healthy meals from dehydrated ingredients and you can convert most of you...
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