tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post4685801181107122048..comments2024-03-29T03:27:37.284-05:00Comments on Two Men and a Little Farm: DEHYDRATING MUSHROOMS1st Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-25880237495741969672015-03-01T15:35:02.380-06:002015-03-01T15:35:02.380-06:00I, personally, am not big on mushrooms, more so du...I, personally, am not big on mushrooms, more so due to texture than flavor. Couple of questions--What was the amount (cups or ounces) prior to and after dehydration? Did you package the dehydrated all in one package or separate? Could you do a mix of peppers, onions and mushrooms, dehydrate and package? I think the blend could be awesome for casseroles, philly cheese steak sammies or pizza recipes.<br />Tonya @ My Cozy Little Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289024681312440621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-36138643202216366352015-02-26T22:50:54.303-06:002015-02-26T22:50:54.303-06:00Dang!! See, I need to understand these things if ...Dang!! See, I need to understand these things if we ever decide to go full solar at the farm. Thanks for the info too! You probably get some great dry heat there to do it outside in a solar type dehydrator huh? Our summer sun is just too humid. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81933477586835434672015-02-26T22:41:21.690-06:002015-02-26T22:41:21.690-06:00Now THAT is an awesome suggestion too! I never ev...Now THAT is an awesome suggestion too! I never ever thought about that and it sounds delicious!! Especially over pasta!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-32509006640735601312015-02-26T22:40:19.333-06:002015-02-26T22:40:19.333-06:00I never thought about kale and greens (someone abo...I never thought about kale and greens (someone above mentioned spinach). I can imagine those almost 'disappear' too, ha. Oh, and if we fall in love with it and the whole dehydrating process, hoping an Excalibur will be in our future. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-4886380495307558752015-02-26T22:37:57.481-06:002015-02-26T22:37:57.481-06:00I got these at HEB grocery. And they were reasona...I got these at HEB grocery. And they were reasonably priced. I think maybe $3 for each bag. This is a first for us so we're looking forward to using them. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-29919007601030428272015-02-26T18:42:31.064-06:002015-02-26T18:42:31.064-06:00Sometimes after dehydrating mushrooms I grind them...Sometimes after dehydrating mushrooms I grind them in a coffee maker and use "mushroom" powder to flavor soups and gravies. Sprinkled on pasta works as good, maybe with some parsley and evoo.Edytahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03897238340153813749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-81386017420316266532015-02-26T11:51:23.367-06:002015-02-26T11:51:23.367-06:00I love dehydrating mushrooms! They are so handy t...I love dehydrating mushrooms! They are so handy to throw into whatever you're cooking, and easily rehydrate. I also love dehydrating zucchini slices for chips, kale and other greens for tossing into soups and stews. I have an Excalibur and use it a lot!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-42378293529970154612015-02-26T09:22:30.128-06:002015-02-26T09:22:30.128-06:00Thanks 1st Man. Wow!!! 750 watts = 18kWh / 24. T...Thanks 1st Man. Wow!!! 750 watts = 18kWh / 24. Too much for our solar system... :( the max we've produced is 5.9kWh / 24 hours.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-66858084388645029262015-02-26T08:36:02.791-06:002015-02-26T08:36:02.791-06:001st Man,
Dehydrated mushrooms!!!!! I love shroom...1st Man,<br /><br />Dehydrated mushrooms!!!!! I love shrooms, and having them handy like this makes for a great item to have in the pantry. <br /><br />Where did you get your shrooms from? I've never seen them packed like this. Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-30414885042899313022015-02-26T00:19:19.337-06:002015-02-26T00:19:19.337-06:00LOL! Glad to hear it. We're still learning t...LOL! Glad to hear it. We're still learning too. Keep us posted!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-84878067731926340112015-02-26T00:11:14.478-06:002015-02-26T00:11:14.478-06:00Great instructions...thanks!!!Great instructions...thanks!!!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-1912548424643044862015-02-25T23:54:08.867-06:002015-02-25T23:54:08.867-06:00Oooh, spinach is a good idea...I wonder how that w...Oooh, spinach is a good idea...I wonder how that would do? I'll need to try that sometime. Thanks for the info and yes, we're really enjoy learning about ours. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-2177617058890510352015-02-25T23:51:55.106-06:002015-02-25T23:51:55.106-06:00Oh and the mushrooms are a first for us, so we'...Oh and the mushrooms are a first for us, so we'll see how well they rehydrate.1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-33923236416326950602015-02-25T23:51:25.017-06:002015-02-25T23:51:25.017-06:00Cool! We're still learning so I guess we'...Cool! We're still learning so I guess we'll all learn together, ha. Tomatoes are nice, and have a lovely concentrated flavor when dehydrated. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-88258453676221243962015-02-25T23:48:57.900-06:002015-02-25T23:48:57.900-06:00Definitely nice to have when you need them isn'...Definitely nice to have when you need them isn't it?1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-57487960905004873852015-02-25T23:47:30.133-06:002015-02-25T23:47:30.133-06:00They do suck up the moisture don't they. :-)They do suck up the moisture don't they. :-)1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-35175115567144329332015-02-25T23:47:12.860-06:002015-02-25T23:47:12.860-06:00I think they are a bit different than fresh. We f...I think they are a bit different than fresh. We find the taste more vibrant, more concentrated in a way. As for cooking, the texture, even when dehydrated, is different. They are a bit chewier and denser, if that makes sense. We've really enjoyed it so far. We're still newbies though, ha. Sometimes I don't trust myself either, LOL!1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-14075451131685283012015-02-25T23:45:17.976-06:002015-02-25T23:45:17.976-06:00You've just put a dehydrator back on my "...You've just put a dehydrator back on my "gotta get this....SOON!" list! :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105014798773711886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-76861914562767792032015-02-25T23:42:43.254-06:002015-02-25T23:42:43.254-06:00Thank you for that info Parsimony....Dani in answe...Thank you for that info Parsimony....Dani in answer to your question, I checked and it's 750 watts...is that helpful? They do say it only costs a few cents per hour but I know you need to know for solar purposes so I'm not sure if that equates. Let me know if there is something specific I can look up for you in the manual. 1st Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861609647607912193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-6458109012954160152015-02-25T23:19:27.860-06:002015-02-25T23:19:27.860-06:00PP - Is there any marking of watts or amps on your...PP - Is there any marking of watts or amps on your Excalibur?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-27594813288398397802015-02-25T21:11:15.579-06:002015-02-25T21:11:15.579-06:00I read these exact instructions on another site! M...I read these exact instructions on another site! My oven's lowest heat is 175 F. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-45384096561970913692015-02-25T21:07:54.085-06:002015-02-25T21:07:54.085-06:00My Excalibur uses $0.06/hr in electricity. Our rat...My Excalibur uses $0.06/hr in electricity. Our rate is $0.10 (per something) for electricity where I live. I called the utility board and they figured it up for me. Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-74513411098875120542015-02-25T15:41:14.536-06:002015-02-25T15:41:14.536-06:00If some of you are like me and don't have a de...If some of you are like me and don't have a dehydrator , it can be done in the oven.<br /><br /><br />Most mushrooms dry beautifully, not only retaining but even gaining flavor in the process. When rehydrated in hot water, their texture is almost identical to fresh mushrooms. Dried mushrooms can be stored for at least a year.<br /><br />Preheat the oven to 150F/65C.<br /><br />First, clean the mushrooms. Contrary to culinary myth, fresh mushrooms do not actually soak up lots of water, and you don't have to skip washing them and get all of the dirt off with a brush.<br /><br />Go ahead and wash them in water, scrubbing gently with a vegetable or mushroom brush as necessary. This will make your prep much easier, especially with species that have lots of nooks and crannies, such as maitake.<br /><br />Depending on the shape of the mushroom species, it may be easiest to leave them whole when you clean them, or to slice first and then wash.<br /><br />Slice the mushrooms 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick. The thicker the slices, the longer they will take to dry.<br /><br />Spread the sliced mushrooms on a clean dishtowel. Loosely roll up the towel and squeeze gently to remove any surface moisture.<br /><br />Arrange the cleaned, sliced mushrooms on the baking sheet, making sure that none of the pieces touch or overlap.<br /><br />Place the baking sheet in the oven and leave for 1 hour.<br /><br />Turn the mushroom slices over and return to the oven for another hour. Take them out of the oven and let them cool before checking to see if they are crispy-dry. The cooling off period is essential because, like cookies coming out of the oven, they will crisp up considerably as they cool.<br /><br />If the mushrooms are not completely dry, turn them over again and return them to the oven for 30 more minutes. Keep turning them over and checking for dryness every 1/2 hour.<br /><br />Allow the dried mushrooms to cool completely before transferring them to glass jars. Cover tightly with lids and store away from direct light or heat.<br /><br />To use dehydrated mushrooms, pour boiling water over them in a heat-proof bowl. Let them soak for 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, reserving the richly flavored soaking liquid for soup stocks and sauces. Use the rehydrated mushrooms as you would fresh mushrooms.<br />Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13106960827480062745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-64082148839859744852015-02-25T13:00:34.356-06:002015-02-25T13:00:34.356-06:001st Man - Can you please take a squizz and check o...1st Man - Can you please take a squizz and check out the power consumption on the dehydrator?Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3552387675026716797.post-14294597516336720462015-02-25T12:31:17.187-06:002015-02-25T12:31:17.187-06:00i don't do mushrooms, but i keep telling my si...i don't do mushrooms, but i keep telling my sis to get a dehydrator. she loves mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and on and on, and i think she'd get a lot of use from it.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com