Do you have a food dehydrator? Was it worth the money?

I have recently become obsessed with the dehydrated string beans the organic food store sells. Apparently you can also make dried carrots, squash, peppers, plantains, and fruits. Does anyone have a food dehydrator, and do you think it was worth the cost?

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YES! I make Jerky. I make honey banana chips and cinnamon apple slices for the kids. I dry my herbs. Recently with an overflow of citrus I sliced oranges and lemons, dried them and sat them in a bowl in the living room.Pretty and the SMELL was wonderful. I've done SO much with mine.

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zillaron	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 5:43PM Great investment! I use mine for making Jerky and at $13 lb and more for store bought I've saved hundreds making my own! Rated: +3Vote for this!
SaunaGuy	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 9:16PM yes and yes. I bought it to dry herbs I grow. Far less costly than tryign to buy herbs all year. I'd say it paid for itself in one season. If you like dehydrated fruit and veggies that too would be an excellent, cost effective use. You can buy items when on sale and dehydrate a supply. Just find the items you like best in the dehydrated from and experiment a little ot determien th ebest way to do the dehydration with whatever equipment you purchase. enjoy. Rated: +2Vote for this!
hawlemnyair	Posted Aug 8th, 2009 at 5:06PM Best investment ever. I love it i dehydrate tons of fruit and save it for winter, otherwise i wont eat much fruit in winter at all. I also use it for some herbs that i use in teas and such. Rated: +2Vote for this!
luckypickle	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 5:35PM I have one and my old man uses is alot. It was well worth the price as it was given to us :) Rated: +1Vote for this!
Bukoden	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 5:37PM i have one but have yet to use it as long as you use it a lot, it will pay for itself considering the difference in prices between normal and dehydrated foods Rated: +1Vote for this!
snowlady	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 9:00PM I don't have adehydrator but I do have a Food Saver and I lOVE it. Would NOT be without it. Rated: +1Vote for this!
theonewhoflys	Posted Aug 7th, 2009 at 11:08PM yes it was a great way to get rid of my ex Rated: +1Vote for this!
robyn	Posted Aug 8th, 2009 at 8:14PM i HATED mine! i put a whole bunch of wonderful, juicy cherries in it, and ended up with a handful of cherry raisins. my kids ate them in one gulp. i gave the thing away. Rated: +1Vote for this!
braxtonag	Posted Aug 15th, 2009 at 12:12AM no, dont have a food dehydrator Rated: +1Vote for this!

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