Every week, Express-News Taste writer Paul Stephen cooks several recipes for his job — often creating his own in the process. Cooking with Paul chronicles what he learned each week from that process.

Decades after World War II, when freeze-drying was first used to preserve blood plasma, the technology would play another role in the lives of enlisted servicepeople. Albany-based Oregon Freeze Dry, ...

Kenny Coogan: What’s the strangest thing that you’ve successfully been able to freeze dry? I think it was the item that surprised me the most or like my most genius idea, was to freeze dry all the wet ...

High-end chefs spend a lot of time figuring out how to get foods to taste their best. Are they seasoned correctly? Is there a balance between fat and acidity that makes you want more? Is there a way ...

Fiber keeps you full, maintains digestive health, and helps to stabilize blood sugar, and there's one convenient freeze-dried ...

When I crave the zing and zest of summer desserts but don’t have access to fresh fruit, I turn to the freeze-dried versions. These weightless dehydrated fruit pieces span all seasonal produce, from ...

Figuring out what to eat on a camping or backpacking trip can become its own adventure, especially in the backcountry, when access to civilization is limited. Sure, there are plenty of tasty ...

Idaho homesteader Thomas guides readers through freeze-drying food at home in this comprehensive manual. Initially skeptical about trying a freeze dryer, Thomas became a believer after processing a ...