New Cover; The ABC's of Home Food Dehydration belongs in every kitchen and food storage library! This handy reference volume covers every facet of home food dehydration and provides directions for making dozens of thrifty, healthy, do-it-yourself meals and convenience foods. from pretreatments to preparation, careful instructions on how to dehydrate fruits, vegetables, herbs, and meats are outlined in careful detail. a rehydration section gives quick and easy instructions to make dehydrated foods table-ready. Other sections provide details on labeling, packaging, storage, and dryness testing that will give the chef every step needed to successfully preserve food. from apples and asparagus to yogurt and yams, the ABCs of Home Food Dehydration will give you the tools you need to make, save, and serve tantalizing homemade foods!