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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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yvannairie

I figured this was probably the case for people in other places but consumer grade freeze drying machines are even harder to acquire in Finland than they are in the US, seeing as there aren't even any companies currently serving a non-producer market. I really doubt anyone within a sensible traveling distance from me would have one that wasn't industry-grade -- I know some of the farms around here have access to services like that but they are buying industrial quantities of stuff.

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ysabetwordsmith

Alas!

Okay, for that context, there is a different option. Some places have community kitchens for folks who like to cook but have only a tiny space at home. Some apartment buildings have one, some community centers do, and they can even be freestanding for a cooking club or community classes. A place like that could buy a freeze-dryer for members to share. Kinda like they do with a glass forge or ceramics kiln that most people don't have room for at home and couldn't afford. If there isn't one already, you could ask around to see if anyone else shares your interest and team up to create one.

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yvannairie

🤔

The only people I could see running something like that locally are the two church organisations, I guess I'll call them up and start asking around.

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ysabetwordsmith

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.