Food Dehydration Basics (7-11-26)
Food preservation is essential for a more self-reliant lifestyle – and dehydrating your food is one of the easiest ways to begin. It allows you to store food longer, and can save you money on easy-to-grab snacks, and meal prep, for you or your family on a day-to-day basis.
Join us Saturday, July 11 (5-7pm) for the new monthly ‘Family Homesteading’ potluck and skillshare hosted by Deeanne and Jamie Curtis at Hummingbird Acres in northern Bedford County. We’ll be focused on food dehydration basics with highlights including:
* Why Preserve Food?
* What is Dehydration?
* The Science Behind it
* Equipment & Methods
* Preparing Foods for Drying
* Demonstration & Show-and-Tell
* Storage & Using Dehydrated Foods
If you are interested in lessening your dependence on the grocery store, and living a more resilient lifestyle don’t miss this skill share.
PLEASE SEE DIRECTIONS FOR SPECIAL DETAILS (BELOW)
This monthly Land & Table group is open to the public and is family friendly*. Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.
*A parent is required to attend children throughout the event. Child-care is not provided.
- A healthy dish to share (it’s a potluck!).
- Your own dishware.
- Your own drink.
- Lawn chair.
- A friend (of course)!
- Your family 🙂
Hummingbird Acres
1687 Meadors Mill Rd, Bedford VA 24523
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PLEASE NOTE: Once you are on Meadors Mill Rd. follow the road until you see a red ‘PRIVATE ROAD’ and ‘END STATE MAINTENANCE’ signs; keep driving! Keep following the road and turn right at the power pole where the road dead ends into a private driveway. You’re almost there, but not yet! Continue following the road until you see the ‘Hummingbird Acres’ sign. Continue on the driveway. Watch for signs for where to park.
Saturday, July 11 (5-7pm).
FREE! This is a free event but consider donating on our website to help us keep these events free to everyone!
More About Hummingbird Acres
NEW! FAMILY HOMESTEADING GROUP
Are you and your family on a homesteading journey? Are you passionate about living a more healthy and self-reliant life? The new ‘Family Homesteading’ monthly group lead by Deeanne and Jamie Curtis of Hummingbird Acres may be the perfect fit for you. Gain confidence in the garden and kitchen to live a healthier, more rooted life.
Hummingbird Acres is a space where Deeanne and Jamie share their experiences, lessons, and encouragement for others seeking a more grounded, family-centered lifestyle.
WHERE: Northern Bedford County
