Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots & sunnies

[Guest guest]

I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years, even

with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the fan

produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to listen

to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty use.

I have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can get

with the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though, the

NESCO square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the

Nesco is way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise,

easily holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group

buy on the Nesco-you can see it at

http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and I

ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area, since

I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice, depending on

your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have had no issues

with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and is quieter, but

I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it overnight, so I still

do

>

> Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk

food anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

>

[Guest guest]

I think I would use one...I put in a3/4 acre garden & do a lot of canning.

Really never crossed my mind to dehydrate garden goodies...what planet have I

been on...lol. It would be worth the extra $...good to know yours has lasted

well.

> >

> > Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk

food anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

They are worth the investment. I grow ALL of my own food, so I rely heavily on

dehydrators for preserving food, and being gluten free, I also make my own rice

crackers and assorted veggie chips, so mine really get a work out. As I said, I

run them all night, every night. You are likely to be happy with either one.

The advantage to the Excalibur, is that you can remove the trays and put mason

jars in it to make homemade yogurt, whereas with the Nesco, there is no way to

do that, although there are a few tricks for making it work

Sent from my iPad

> I think I would use one...I put in a3/4 acre garden & do a lot of canning.

Really never crossed my mind to dehydrate garden goodies...what planet have I

been on...lol. It would be worth the extra $...good to know yours has lasted

well.

>

>

> > >

> > > Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk food

anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by Yahoo!

> 501-pitch game sparks alarm over safety

> Privacy Policy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I really, really want an Excalibur, but it may be quite a few months before I am

able to get one. If a group buy is done on the Nesco, please send me the info

as I am curious about that one also. Thanks.

> To: sproutpeople

> From: berrywell@...

> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:23:01 +0000

> Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

>

>

>

> I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years,

even with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the

fan produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to

listen to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty

use. I have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can

get with the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though,

the NESCO square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the

Nesco is way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise,

easily holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group

buy on the Nesco-you can see it at

> http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

>

> I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and I

ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area, since

I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice, depending on

your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have had no issues

with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and is quieter, but

I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it overnight, so I still

do

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I will check on the details for a group buy tomorrow. In the meantime, you

might check with some of your local thrift shops or craigslist-I often see NEW

dehydrators, still in the box for just a few bucks. Even if you just got one of

the simple round ones, it would give you a start to make sure it is something

you want to invest in. I got one of my excaliburs on craigslist for about 40

bucks! It needed a good cleaning, but they are easy enough to sanitize. Quite

frankly, the round ones are SILLY-who cooks round food, lol-BUT..would be a good

starter unit...that is what I started out with.

>

>

> I really, really want an Excalibur, but it may be quite a few months before I

am able to get one. If a group buy is done on the Nesco, please send me the

info as I am curious about that one also. Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

> > To: sproutpeople

> > From: berrywell@...

> > Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:23:01 +0000

> > Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots

& sunnies

> >

> >

> >

> > I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years,

even with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the

fan produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to

listen to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty

use. I have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can

get with the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though,

the NESCO square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the

Nesco is way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise,

easily holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group

buy on the Nesco-you can see it at

> > http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

> >

> > I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and

I ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area,

since I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice,

depending on your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have

had no issues with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and

is quieter, but I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it

overnight, so I still do

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Excaliber is best?  But which of the 5?  I am not sure I plan to do that much

to warrant the Excaliber and the size is a bit large.  I am sure it is probably

the best though.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:16 PM

Subject: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

 

Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're trying

to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good deals out

there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would they be

crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk food

anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

[Guest guest]

There are a number of the Nesco, , and some say the temperatures and

others don't.  They only go to 95-150 or 155 I think.  I don't know the

temperature for herbs.  that is what I thought I would eat the least of and I

may be anticipating way in advance and may find my thumb is not so green.  I

figure I can eat the lettuces the Aerogarden does but don't know that I can use

all those herbs.  When the French Canadians get back I could give it away but

most of my other friends here are older and don't use herbs much.  I sometimes

go to a cooking class and am introduced to herbs and with Dave and me, we need

to add herbs to keep out the salt.  Want it to be interesting.  I could dry

flowers too as I plan on having edible flowers.  I think I'll be needing

another Aerogarden for tomatoes.   I'd rather do that than have them in the

yard.  But do have some blueberries to plant in the morning before  I fly

out.  Still have someone to water

things while I am gone.  I didn't plant my Aerogardens though as figured they

would get dry while I was gone, but I think I was mistaken as sounds like they

take 2 weeks before have to replace water and liquid fertilizer.   Even the

poeple I bought the 2 off said that it produced more than they could eat.  I

have neighbors to pass  out the salad mix to so not worried about that.  I

figure I could cook it and freeze it for even lettuces as could use in soups I

suppose.  I don't have spinach though as it must grow at a different rate or

size than the lettuces or herbs.  I got my box in from LTD and want to put out

in the morning before I fly out. 

 

I have been checking prices and the different ones.  Probably won't decide for

a week or close to it. 

 

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:23 PM

Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

 

I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years, even

with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the fan

produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to listen

to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty use. I

have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can get with

the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though, the NESCO

square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the Nesco is

way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise, easily

holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group buy on

the Nesco-you can see it at

http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and I

ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area, since

I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice, depending on

your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have had no issues

with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and is quieter, but

I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it overnight, so I still

do

>

> Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk food

anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

>

[Guest guest]

Seems like my Hitachi bread maker makes yogurt though I have never tried to do

it.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:33 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots

& sunnies

 

They are worth the investment. I grow ALL of my own food, so I rely heavily on

dehydrators for preserving food, and being gluten free, I also make my own rice

crackers and assorted veggie chips, so mine really get a work out. As I said, I

run them all night, every night. You are likely to be happy with either one. The

advantage to the Excalibur, is that you can remove the trays and put mason jars

in it to make homemade yogurt, whereas with the Nesco, there is no way to do

that, although there are a few tricks for making it work

Sent from my iPad

> I think I would use one...I put in a3/4 acre garden & do a lot of canning.

Really never crossed my mind to dehydrate garden goodies...what planet have I

been on...lol. It would be worth the extra $...good to know yours has lasted

well.

>

>

> > >

> > > Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk food

anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

> > >

> >

>

>

>

>

> TODAY(Beta) • Powered by Yahoo!

> 501-pitch game sparks alarm over safety

> Privacy Policy

>

>

[Guest guest]

I may be interested in the Nesco, though I think I saw a better price on them

than what they had listed.  I'll check later.  Not much time now and I have to

start getting ready to leave.  Hubby has to bring in my suitcase for me.  I

need to stain stick clothes and wash them so I have all choices.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:35 PM

Subject: RE: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots

& sunnies

 

I really, really want an Excalibur, but it may be quite a few months before I am

able to get one. If a group buy is done on the Nesco, please send me the info as

I am curious about that one also. Thanks.

> To: sproutpeople

> From: berrywell@...

> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:23:01 +0000

> Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

>

>

>

> I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years,

even with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the

fan produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to

listen to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty

use. I have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can

get with the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though,

the NESCO square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the

Nesco is way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise,

easily holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group

buy on the Nesco-you can see it at

> http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

>

> I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and I

ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area, since

I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice, depending on

your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have had no issues

with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and is quieter, but

I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it overnight, so I still

do

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Craigslist here doesn't have the Nesco. I think there is an Excaliber but asking

about $225 for that.  With used don't know about them at times though.  I'd

try it if the price were worthwhile. Only one I figured was worth checking out

as to price is the K-tel and I never heard of it before.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

To: sproutpeople

Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:45 PM

Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

 

I will check on the details for a group buy tomorrow. In the meantime, you might

check with some of your local thrift shops or craigslist-I often see NEW

dehydrators, still in the box for just a few bucks. Even if you just got one of

the simple round ones, it would give you a start to make sure it is something

you want to invest in. I got one of my excaliburs on craigslist for about 40

bucks! It needed a good cleaning, but they are easy enough to sanitize. Quite

frankly, the round ones are SILLY-who cooks round food, lol-BUT..would be a good

starter unit...that is what I started out with.

>

>

> I really, really want an Excalibur, but it may be quite a few months before I

am able to get one. If a group buy is done on the Nesco, please send me the info

as I am curious about that one also. Thanks.

>

>

>

>

>

> > To: sproutpeople

> > From: berrywell@...

> > Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:23:01 +0000

> > Subject: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots

& sunnies

> >

> >

> >

> > I am on my third Excaliber dehydrator-they are WONDERFUL...last for years,

even with heavy use (mine runs ALL night, EVERY night-I run it at night as the

fan produces heat and is noisy, so I just do it that way so I don't have to

listen to it during the day) You really can't beat the Excaliber for heavy duty

use. I have tried for years to get them to do a " group buy " for us like we can

get with the solar ovens, but they won't do that. As I posted earlier though,

the NESCO square dehydrator is every bit as good. I highly recommend either-the

Nesco is way cheaper, very efficient, and although much more compact spacewise,

easily holds a good amount on the trays that come with it. We can do the group

buy on the Nesco-you can see it at

> > http://mealmasters.webs.com/apps/webstore/

> >

> > I bought the Nesco to use in my RV, since the Excalibuer is WAY too big, and

I ended up using the Nesco in my house and moving the Ex to my storage area,

since I just don't need one that big. Either of them are a wise choice,

depending on your needs. I also run my Nesco overnight, every night, and have

had no issues with it-it doesn't produce the heat that the Excalibur does, and

is quieter, but I have been in the habit for over 20 years of running it

overnight, so I still do

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

>

> Excaliber is best?  But which of the 5?  I am not sure I plan to do that

much to warrant the Excaliber and the size is a bit large.  I am sure it is

probably the best though.

>

>

> Carolyn WilkersonTo me it sounded like the excalibur brand had the most even

heat so that you don't have to rotate trays of food. The cheaper dehydrators,

from what I understand, have hotter areas than others, causing uneven

dehydration. Also the excalabur has a great warranty. I would use the LG

capacity with my family & goodies grown in my garden. I live in Michigan & I

like to savor fresh-as-possible veggies as much as I can, lol. It was snowing

here a bit this evening...it will be a few months before we have homegrown

tomatoes...

>

>

>  

>

>

> To: sproutpeople

> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:16 PM

> Subject: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

>

>

>  

> Ok, I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods. They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them? Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies? Would

they be crisp like kale? Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk food

anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Drying peas shoots and sunnies. Thay

will dry down to almost nothing. Thay will not rehydrate will, but

they will be crunchy,

For the dehydrator, see my post to

Carolyn.

in VT.

Subject: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots &

sunnies

To: sproutpeople

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 2:16 AM

Ok,  I've done the research online & this brand is THE BEST, esp if you're

trying to stick to raw foods.  They are quite pricey...anyone know of any good

deals out there on them?  Has anyone tried drying pea shoots or sunnies?  Would

they be crisp like kale?  Sometimes I crave crunchy stuff...I don't eat junk

food anymore... I miss the crunchiness & saltiness of potato chips...if the food

dehydrator makes crunchy greens, this would be interesting...anyone tried them?

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Carolyn,

Look very closely at these unites. Thay

are cheap run offs of the Ex. They have no front door to close the

front, The trays themselves are the front. This means if you would

like to do yoghurt, ½ pepper etc you can't do it because you will

have to remove trays and that will leave the front open. Also the

trays are a cheap plastic A clear blue tint or a clear plastic that

don't hold up. I don't think you can buy extra trays.

in VT.

Subject: Re: Re: Excaliber dehydrators & drying pea shoots

& sunnies

To: " sproutpeople " <sproutpeople >

Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 3:04 AM

Craigslist here doesn't have the Nesco. I think there is an Excaliber but asking

about $225 for that.  With used don't know about them at times though.  I'd try

it if the price were worthwhile. Only one I figured was worth checking out as to

price is the K-tel and I never heard of it before.

Carolyn Wilkerson

 

 

>

>