The class was taught by Jan Nellis, a local woman passionate about the homesteading skills of the past, and equally passionate about passing on those skills. My mother did not pass these skills on to me because she did not possess them. No fault of her own. They were not passed down to her either. But, I would like to impart these interests and skills to my four daughters, so I better learn them myself!
When I was invited to this workshop, I figured, “Why not start with dehydrating since Jan is willing to teach me!” I decided to go because I wanted to spend time with the ladies at the event, and I thought it might motivate me to finally open the dehydrator I inherited about two years ago.
Wow – I was thoroughly impressed with Jan! She really knows her stuff.
After attending the class, here are my top five reasons I (and you!) need to figure this dehydrating thing out:
1. Dehydrating is WAY easier than canning! Cannot emphasize this one enough. I do not like canning. (Nor do I like many canned foods.)
2. If properly stored, dehydrated foods can last up to thirty years! Talk about an economical way to build an emergency store of food.
3. Dehydrated foods retain more nutrients than both frozen and canned versions.
4. If done properly, dehydrated foods can remain “raw” and retain all of their raw enzymes.
5. Dehydrated foods are EASY to use and they are yummy!
Ok, I need to add a #6 here:
6. Dehydrated foods are WAY SMALLER than the real deal! Duh, right? But think about it!! Why store 6 large cans of green beans, when you can store the same amount of green beans in 1 Ball jar!
So, if I haven’t intrigued you enough yet, I am going to pull out all the stops now :). Jan Nellis has written a book to hold our hands and walk us through dehydrating! She writes about the equipment we need, how to prep the foods, which foods can be dehydrated, and how to properly store them. Her book contains information on what to do with all of these dehydrated goodies, including soups, snacks, camping food, hiking food, baby food, and more.
Sounds like a fantastic resource, right? Well, I bought her book that night for myself, but I also bought one extra! I plan to give away Jan Nellis’ Delicious, Delectable and Dehydrated!to one of my oh-so-lucky readers!But, hold on to your seat – it gets better! Jan is also generously sweetening the deal by offering TWO MORE items – a 4 oz. jar of her Mom’s Love Rub lotion and a bar of handcrafted soap – to the giveaway!
When you visit Mom’s Love Rub and decide that you would like to buy her products, she is also giving all of my readers a special discount. Just enter the code BLESSED at checkout to receive 10% off your entire order.
SO – how can you sign up to win the giveaway?
Do as many of these as you can and come back here to leave a comment telling me you did it! Let the fun begin!
Here is how to enter the giveaway:
1. Sign up to become a follower of this blog or leave a comment letting me know that you are already following.
2. Like Mom’s Love Rub facebook page, and leave a comment here letting me know you did so.
3. Post about the giveaway on your facebook page with the link to this post.
4. Post about the giveaway on your blog and link back to this post.
5. Visit Jan’s site, Mom’s Love Rub, and then come back here and let us know in the comment section which soap you would choose if you win.
I am closing the giveaway at the end of the day on Friday, December 16th. I will choose a random winner, and post it on the blog. Make sure you check back in case you win! I’ll need to contact you to get your info for shipping purposes.
GOOD LUCK!!! I am very excited about this 🙂 . . .
I follow/subscribe to your blog! 😉
Hi Jenna! Of course I follow your blog! Plus I went to her site (which looks great!) and I would choose the peppermint tea tree soap! I wish I could have made it to the class–wow, I am inspired! I need to start using my dehydrator for more than just kale chips!
I am already a fan of Mom’s Love Rub on facebook.And a big fan of Jan,too! 😀
So nice of you to stop by :)! Good Luck!
I am now following your blog,via email!
And I just posted about the giveaway on my facebook wall! 🙂
When I win…oh, I mean, IF I win, (teehee) I would choose the Peppermint Tea Tree soap! It just sounds so fresh and CLEAN! 😀
So funny that you posted this – I am once again trying to decide if I should get a dehydrator! I would love to win the book! I am following your blog via email and I just liked Mom’s Love Rub on facebook. I have her lotion,which I love! I visited her site and I would like to try the Pink Himalayan Citrus Salt Soap.
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I would love this book, we are trying to be more self sufficient in our house. I am not a fan of vanning either, so this would be great.
I just started following your blog!
I liked Mom’s Love Rub on facebook.
I would definitely pick the peppermint tea tree soap! Two of my favorite essential oils wrapped in one 🙂
Jenna, I’m a faithful follower of your blog. We enjoy reading your recommended books from your weeks ‘off’ homeschooling. I also look forward to seeing your meal plan and kitchen tips. These are all so helpful. Thank you!!
I visited Mom’s love rub website and would most enjoy trying the peppermint tea tree soap. I also wish I could have made it to Jan’s dehydration workshop last week. The class sounds wonderful and I’d love to read her book and learn more about food dehydration.
I just started following your blog!
I liked Mom’s Love Rub on Facebook!
I shared your link on my Facebook page!
Thank you!
I just checked out Mom’s Love Rub website…I would definitely choose the peppermint tea tree soap…sounds like a great way to start the day!!! 🙂
By the way….I LOVE your products and use the multi purpose spray in my house all the time!
That makes me happy :). Thanks for letting me know!
Following your blog now, looking forward to reading more:-)
Thanks! Glad you are here :).
I just signed up to follow your blog 🙂
I just looked at her site and would love to try the peppermint tree soap!
I would choose the black and tan soap!
I like moms love rub!
I’m following!