[LotuSeed]

I certainly won't be buying a dehydrator this year - I'm very very poor
Can't have a passata maker either

I'm in a whingey poorly mood tonight
Sorry

Have you ever tried drying things in your oven? I have a dehydrator but actually prefer to use my oven set at its lowest temp setting. It's usually recommended to open the door a smidgen periodically to allow for air flow. I used this method to dry basil, garlic and oregano in about 20 mins. I may tray it with chilli peepers next by slicing them thinly and putting them on parchment paper.

P.S. Until you can get a passata machine, could you bring your toms to a boil, cool slightly, put them in a blender or food processor and then just sieve it

It seems like the more I grow the more gadgets I find would be useful to have. That definitely adds up quickly !

[bravemurphy]

Right then its here and we cant wait to get started but haven't got a clue.

I am sure someone put a link up a while back of a lady on youtube and she dehydrated everything and it was very informative.

Has anyone got any good links for us to look at please?

[surbie100]

This is the link: http://www.dehydrate2store.com/

(saved in my favourites)

[bravemurphy]

Thanks surbie you are a star.

[Annen]

I just bought a new dehydrator!

The trays on my first one all cracked and bits started falling off.  String and duct tape held the inevitable at bay for a while, but no...

I was going to upgrade and get one with stainless steel trays, but then I saw the Excalibur 4 tray on offer for only a little more and went for it.  They have a good reputation and it seems a good deal stronger than the Andrew James (it is 5 times the price, mind!)but I'm hoping it will last longer than 13 months.

Beetroot crisps in as we speak