About the Class:

Dehydrating your own food is an easy, fun, budget-friendly hobby. This intro class will cover everything from why you should try it, to tips for successful outcomes, to how to use what you’ve dehydrated on the trail or when traveling. Palmer local Susan Sommer presents some of the many foods she’s dehydrated: chicken, beef, tofu, broccoli, carrots, kiwi fruit, bananas, foraged spring greens, and many more. Learn about the pros and cons of each type of dehydrator. Hear stories of her successes as well as failed attempts and what she’d do differently. She’ll also share resources for further learning, demos, and samples to try in the classroom and at home.

Total workshop time is approximately 2 hours. This course is best suited for adult learners and teenagers.

About Susan:

Susan Sommer grew up commercial salmon fishing every summer and playing outdoors. Her family spent two winters in a log cabin in the Alaska Range along the Iditarod Trail in the 1970s. After earning an MFA in creative writing, she worked as a freelance writer and was the editor of Alaska magazine for many years. Susan loves to hike, backpack, and mountain bike and is excited to share her knowledge of all things Alaskan with Revel adventurers.