Whether you use the sun, your oven or a purchased dehydrator, getting started is easy. There are even complete plans for building your own food dryer. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the process of drying and storing more than a hundred kinds of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and herbs. When you're ready to use your bounty, just choose from dozens of recipes fur using dried foods in nutritious and delicious snacks, soups and entrees.