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Van Irie ([personal profile] yvannairie) wrote2025-05-24 07:02 pm
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LEP 24.5.

One technology I wish I had access to is freeze drying for the explicit purpose of making treats for myself and nothing else.

But having seen the Technology Connections video on freeze drying, I understand that for now that time is a beautiful dream for the future.

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Re: Yes ...

[personal profile] ysabetwordsmith 2025-05-29 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a great idea. In my locale, churches often have a huge multipurpose room with a kitchen at one side. We saw one at the last town-wide rummage sale we visited. They'd opened up their foyer for members to set up tables, and beyond that they had a big kitchen on one side and then a much bigger space with a stage at the far end. They were happy to show it off because they use it for music performances and other community events during off hours.

Selling points for a freeze-dryer in churches:

* If they have children's programming, freeze-dried fruit makes an excellent and popular snack, which is much cheaper to make than to buy.

* If they stock or recommend members to stock emergency foods, again that is much cheaper to make than to buy.

* If they hold fundraisers, then freeze-dried goods can be sold for that and will melt or spoil even on a hot day.

* If they build community via kitchen events, then a freeze-dryer offers an attractive appliance that few if any other places will have.