Food Trends - Eating At Home

According to the market research firm Mintel, the ongoing recession, high unemployment and overall economic malaise is impacting consumer behavior. Consumers are obviously trying to save money where they can and two ongoing trends Mintel identified are: 1) Eight in 10 Americans say they’re cooking at home more now, while 2) 52% admit to spending less at restaurants this year than last.

A food dehydrator is an excellent kitchen appliance to use to save money. On average a food dehydrator costs only about 8 cents per hour to use. A food dehydrator can be used to dry and preserve food allowing it to be stored for long periods of time. Use a dehydrator to dry fruits and vegetables before they spoil thus saving money and eliminating food waste. The Stockholm International Water Institute, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Water Management Institute estimate that as much as 30% of U.S. food is wasted and thrown away. Use a food dehydrator instead.