L'Equip EXPANDABLE 528 - Manual (Page 25)

EXPANDABLE 528
D E H Y D R A T O R
Owner’s Manual User Guide
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Herbs
Herb Part of plant to dehydrate
Avg. Dry
Time (Hrs)
Basil Leaves 1-3
Chili Peppers Pods
5-12
Chives Leaves (Chop) 2-3
Cilantro Leaves
1-3
Cumin Seeds
2-5
Dill Leaves 13
Fennel Leaves and seeds
1-3
Leaves
2-5 Seeds
Garlic
Cloves (Break bulbs into cloves. Remove outer peel of each
clove)
35
Ginger Root and leaves 13
Mint Leaves 13
Oregano Leaves 13
Parsley Leaves and stems 13
Rosemary Leaves 13
Sage Leaves and stems 13
Tarragon Leaves 13
Thyme Leaves 13
Herb Butter:
• ½ cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 Tbsp crushed dried herbs*
* Suggested herbs include dill, oregano, basil and tarragon.
In small bowl cream butter or margarine. Slowly add lemon juice. Add herbs,
and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
Seasoned Salt:
• 4 parts powdered dehydrated onions or garlic
• 1 part salt
Mix thoroughly. Store in shaker bottle.
NOTE: Dry herbs at 95°-100°. Use average times only as a general guideline.
Many variables can contribute to a large difference in drying times. Check
herbs periodically to ensure correct drying results.
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
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Potpourri
Potpourri
Potpourri is a blend of fl owers, herbs, essential oils, spices, and a fi xative
material that allows your fragrance to last such as Fiberfi x or Orris Root. Use
whole dried fl ower petals, heads, leaves, buds, herbs or spices. Try roses,
lilacs, lavender, violets or dried orange, lemon, lime, tangerine, and grapefruit
peels. Be careful that one scent does not overpower the main one.
• Remove petals and herbs from their stems.
• Dry in a single layer on mesh tray insert or fruit leather sheets.
• Dry until brittle, which may take from 2-10 hours.
• If using more than 4 trays, rotate once or twice during drying time.
• Store different fl owers, herbs, etc. in different containers till ready to mix.
• Potpourris can be placed in cloth bags to make sachets.
Rose Potpourri
• ¾ cup dried rose petals • 1 Tbsp dried bay leaf pieces
• ¼ cup dried mint leaves • 1 Tbsp dried stick cinnamon pieces
• 2 Tbsp dried lavender fl owers • 1 Tbsp orrisroot *
• 2 Tbsp powdered dried orange peel • 3 drops lavender oil
Combine all ingredients. Stir. Place in anairtight jar.
* A fi xative commonly added to potpourris to hold
fragrances for long periods of time. Available at some
drug stores, herb shops, or perfumery supply
houses. Fiberfi x is natural cellulose fi ber chips
and is an alternative to Orris Root.
Lavender Sachet
• ½ cup dried lavender leaves and fl owers
• ½ cup dried orange peel pieces
• Small cloth bags
Combine lavender and orange peel. Fill small cloth bags and stitch closed.
Place in drawers and closets or just sprinkle Lavender Sachet in bath water.
Dry Potpourri
• 1 Tbsp orrisroot • 1 tsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp ground spices • 1 tsp salt
• 2 Tbsp dried peels, leaves, or small pieces of fragrant wood
In a large bowl thoroughly mix all ingredients. Cover and allow to sit for 4 to 6
weeks, stirring gently every other day. When potpourri begins to lose its smell,
add a few drops of a scented oil to reactivate.
Herb Potpourri
• ½ cup dried lemon balm • 12 cardamon seeds, crushed
• ½ cup dried spearmint • ¼ cup dried lemon peel
• ¼ cup dried thyme • 2 Tbsp orrisroot
• 1 cup dried rosemary • 5 drops pure lemon extract
• ½ cup dried sage • 5 drops pure orange extract
• ½ cup dried summer savory
Combine all ingredients in a crock and mix periodically. Put in an airtight
container or a decorative jar.