New research suggests ancient winemakers likely relied on naturally sun-dried raisins — rather than fresh grapes — to spark fermentation, thanks to the presence of wild Saccharomyces cerevisiae. In ...

It's astonishing to realize how innovative our ancestors were in food and beverage production before modern science and technology. Without understanding or isolating them, ancient peoples made use of ...

A surprising variety of foods can be sun-dried especially produce, which should be chosen for top quality, picked over, and washed well. Sun drying works best in areas such as the southwestern states ...

Sun-drying fruit is simple and extremely cheap, just be sure the weather permits efficient drying and your fruit is protected from insects and other scavenging wildlife. It’s possible to dehydrate ...