We Freeze Dried EVERYTHING… Then Made the Best Cake Ever

Spring has arrived on the homestead… which in Alaska means one thing: mud. Everywhere. So instead of fighting breakup season, we leaned into it and tackled one of the biggest homestead tasks: 👉 preserving food before summer hits. In this episode: Freeze drying berries, fruit, and smoothie bites 🍓🥭 What happens when your freeze dryer smells like onions… 😅 Why pre-freezing matters (and how to avoid a mess) Turning preserved food into everyday snacks and ingredients And making what might be the best cake we’ve ever had From berry harvests to long-term storage, this is a real look at how we preserve food on the homestead — and actually use it. Because it’s not just about storing food… It’s about making it delicious. 👉 Want to get your own freeze dryer? We’ve put together a special link here: affiliates.harvestright.com/3777.html (We’ve been using ours for years — it’s a game changer for preserving food long-term.) 👇 Have you ever tried freeze drying? Let us know in the comments! If you’re new here: We’re the Kilchers—2nd and 3rd generation Alaska homesteaders. We’re raising our kids, our food, our animals, and documenting our journey to help others who dream of living more self-reliantly. 🎥 Subscribe & join the community We’re building something new, grounded and real, for people who want to learn from our life here in Alaska. → Hit Subscribe + turn on notifications so you don’t miss what’s coming. 📧Join our email list to stay up to date on everything we are doing: https://www.eivinandevekilcher.com/ 🛍️Our Merch Shop is now OPEN! Shop Today: https://www.eivinandevekilcher.com/merch 🏡Kilcher Camp our Online Community is NOW OPEN! Click below to join today! https://www.eivinandevekilcher.com/ki... #alaskalife #homesteadlife #kilcherhomestead #alaskaadventures #alaska #homesteadjourney #homesteadlife #foodpreservation #freezedrying #alaska #fromscratch #homesteading