If you've ever felt the pain in your gut (and in your wallet) when you shell out for a single-serve bag of dried fancy mango, it's time to make a change. Dried fruit is easy to make at home (after ...

Many people are reluctant to purchase fresh fruit because they fear they won't use it before it goes bad. But don't throw ...

Fortunately, it is still quite simple to make your own dried fruit at home, and not terribly labor intensive. Last fall I tried the oldest method of dehydrating fruit--drying apples in the sun.

Here’s how to make your own dehydrated backpacking meals ... and potato-based dishes will require more water to rehydrate, while a fruit salad blend or meat and vegetables won’t require quite as much.