I'm building my own solar dryer

Energy-efficient, requiring only sunlight, easy to use and easy to move around thanks to its compact size, the solar dryer is the ideal low-tech and economical tool for gaining autonomy by dehydrating your own garden fruit and vegetables. This low-energy, easy-to-use preservation technique preserves most of the nutritional qualities and flavour of foods, and complements the more traditional techniques of lacto-fermentation, preservation in vinegar, oil or jars. Written by Joseph Chauffrey and Vincent Bourges, two experienced solar dryer enthusiasts, the book provides all the practical keys to self-building your own solar dryer: tools, plans, detailed explanations, advice and photos will help both novice and experienced DIYers get started! The book identifies the main problems of use, such as uneven temperature, mould or sticky products, and their solutions. The authors offer advice on preserving dehydrated foods and tips on choosing the right varieties of fruit and vegetables to dry, as well as recipe ideas for a delicious treat.

Joseph Chauffrey - Editions Terre Vivante - 120 pages