How Stuff Works -- http://www.howstuffworks.com/food-preservation.htm
An explanation of all the different ways used to preserve food; from freezing to irradiation.
Processing Meat in the Home -- http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/nutrition/dj0972.html
Detailed instructions produced by the Minnesota Extension Service.
Drying Foods -- http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/scripts/htmlgen.exe?menu_he:drying_foods
Comprehensive site that covers drying food indoors and outdoors, pre-treating of foods, fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, food leathers, jerky, remedies for problems, FAQs; from the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.
Organicdownunder.com -- http://www.organicdownunder.com/solar_dryer.htm
Plans for making a solar food dryer.
Quality for Keeps -- Drying Foods -- http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/hesguide/foodnut/gh1562.htm
Basics of food preservation methods, a little history, how to select a dehydrator, safety advice; from the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Missouri.
Preserving Food Safely -- http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/mod01/master01.html
Michigan State University's page of links to extension materials about food preservation. Search for information on drying foods under "D".
A Review of Solar Food Drying -- http://solarcooking.org/dryingreview.htm
Techniques, equipment, problem-solving, bibliography.
The Dry Store -- http://www.drystore.com
Food dehydrating information, equipment and supplies.
Drying Food with the Sun -- http://www.countrysidemag.com/issues/4_1999.htm#drying
From Countryside Magazine.
EziDri -- http://www.ezidri.co.uk
How-to information for drying foods in dehydrators. Includes guides for bananas, pineapple, and biltong.
The National Center For Home Food Preservation -- http://www.homefoodpreservation.com
Publications, seasonal tips, and resources for educators.
Drying Vegetables -- http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09308.html
Facts, information about nutritional value, drying trays, selection and pretreatment, and methods; from Colorado State University.
Budget101.Com: Dried Foods -- http://www.budget101.com/dehydrated_foods.htm
Recipes, FAQ's, equipment and methods of drying fruits, vegetables, herbs and meats. Recipes include fruit leathers, pesto, and fruit powders.
Dehydrating Food at Home -- http://www.netwoods.com/cooking/drying.html
Detailed instructions for picking suitable foods and then drying them; from the University of Utah.
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