I do love this one. Here’s a way to make the directions better for us idiots (I say “us” cause I’m sure the people you gave this to were a lot smarter than the common folks who wouldn’t think to remove the O2 absorber before adding water): Step 1: open container and remove absorber packet, throw packet away. Step 2: Either a) add 12 ounces of cool water or b) add 10 ounces of water and a little crushed ice. Step 3: allow water to mix with contents. Replace lid if ice was added and shake to mix properly. Step 4: Enjoy! I know there’s not a lot of room on your tag, and these are long gone, but for future ideas.

@MisterEMystery

4 ай бұрын

The Greek yogurt worked because you mixed it with other ingredients like strawberries. If you hadn’t, it may not have worked too well.

You have the greatest creative mind. I was thinking about all the possibilities for this -- blueberries, elderberries, apples etc. and I do not drink milk, but the coconut milk should work too - works here to make up a drink like that. How about red white and blue ones in layers for holidays - or pumpkin for Fall. More -- love your ideas.

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

@Martha Adams, I love your ideas too! Thanks

Mae West said, "To err is human, but it feels divine". You rock John! Love your creativity - it is such an inspiration :) I say, "goal-driven failure is nothing but experimentation and is essential to becoming successful"!

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Love that!

How to get mac n cheese reconstitute. Make a rue. Add milk or cream. Stir until thick. (This is a base sauce for many recipes, a Bechamel sauce) Add cheese until melted. Stir continuously. Feel free to use velveta, too. Do not over cook, or the cheese sauce will "break" (separate) cooked noodles to desired firmnesss. Add noods or freeze fry them separately. If you weight the trays you will know how much HOT HOT H2O add back. You have to let it sit a little longer unless you

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@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

Real Scientists actually experiment. You are a trailblazer in your own area. Thank you brother! 🔥🔥🍻

Good Job John. It would be helpful if you gave your TOTAL Drying Time. Try Orange-Mango, Great Smoothy

I agree with Karyn Kelly-Michael! I learned alot from your description of Mac N Cheese. Keep on Rockin it!

Love this idea! You can make them ahead of time and be all set for Christmas!

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Totally!

LOVE this idea! I’m going to use these for grab and go breakfasts for my kids in the morning when they are rushing out the door for school! Also, VERY cute packaging!

I have freeze dried Mac and cheese using canned or homemade cheese soup. I reconstitute with milk, and it is great. The trick, for me, is to make sure the cheese is completely melted and blended into the soup base (I make a roux and add chicken stock and milk, then add shredded cheese once it starts to bubble... then whisk continually until the cheese is fully incorporated and the soup is a pourable consistency.) I cook the macaroni and mix it into the cheese soup, leaving it a soupy consistency, and then freeze dry. I do not bake the dish, so I can reconstitute to the sauce consistency we like. Good luck... hope you find a method that works for you!

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips, I am not really a fan of mac and cheese as I always find it kind of bland. I really only tried it because a viewer had asked me to. But, I quickly lost interest with my failure, lol

What a great idea! Good work, they came out lovely

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

How about giving for birthdays or other holidays. Could even give as a party gift.

If you take the band off then add the fabric and the ring on top of that then add the twine. I have done that a few times

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@heidimarie9417

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

I Do these! All sorts of flavors... I love the greek yogurt in them. You should try a Peach with fresh Ginger... Wow!

@One1Luv

6 ай бұрын

That sounds amazing! 🤩

You crack me up🤣😅😆 you are such a great domestic engineer!

Great packaging idea! I’ve done smoothies quite a bit and never considered doing them in pucks like this-I love it. I’m thinking the amount of water would be 12 ounces less the weight of the dried pucks? Thanks for letting us all learn through you!

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking you are correct! LOL

Love your videos!! These jars turned out so cool!! Can't wait to do this for Christmas gifts!! Thanks again!!

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thought...after you draw your circle on the cloth could you fold it in half, then in half again, then cut? That way you don't have to do the whole circle. :) Also, wonder if you can put the discs in blender with a splash of water and more ice and making it like a thicker shake? If you try that please let me know how it works. Also, hate brain freezes. LOL Thanks for the video.

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

I knew if I hinted that the circle was tedious someone would have an easy answer. Thanks! I put too much water in this one, but it tasted fantastic just had a flavored milk consistency, I will use less next time

@tiasmithfollowerofJesusChrist

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnInBibs Ooohhhh I never thought about reconstituting with milk. What a great idea!!

Fantastic and beautiful!! Excellent job! 😎👍 ~Sharon

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Yup you did it again. I'm going to have to try this one. I was thinking maybe use freeze dried Velveta powder for your Mac and cheese?

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@grandmatuesday1184

3 жыл бұрын

I found cooked noodles takes between 15 and 20 minutes to rehydrate.

Hi John! I wish I was living by you to be a recipient 😆♥️ it’s a wonderful gift! Oh btw this is Helen Lee I changed my profile name. Take care

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi I bought cool whip and there was a smoothie recipe 3/4c milk 1/2 c thawed cool whip 1c unsweetened mixed berries Blackberry, blueberry, raspberries, strawberries Blend until smooth, serve immediately I’m thinking freeze drying Thought of you when I saw this

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Another great video!

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Beautiful!🥰

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Thank you. Great idea!

Love it!

Yeah, 12oz would be too much. Should be 12oz - the weight of the 3 pucks when dry. Took me a couple tries to nail calculating how much water to reconstitute stew…. These look great though! Gonna give it a shot as my daughter loves smoothies (strawberry/banana, and mango)

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

What a great idea!! Thank you! How much drying time?

I saw another youtuber do freeze dryed mac &cheese she put a lid on hers when she reconstituted it kept the steam in.

I love this one. Could you just pour that on the tray and blend it to powder?

@JohnInBibs

Жыл бұрын

Yes of course!

I LOVE this idea! I bought everything to do them, and have tried 3 times. They all fail. What am I doing wrong? I have a batch in there now that has been drying 30 hours and the moisture meter still says 30%. How long do they normally take? I am supposed to deliver these today, and I hope I haven't invested in something that doesn't work. I'm doing them at 125 degrees. HELP!!!!

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

All of my runs are extended to 40 hours or more, this is due to work and sleep schedule. I really don't know what is going wrong with yours. I just opened and reconstituted a jar of mine yesterday. It was as dry and fresh as the day they came out of the FD

@clemswood

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnInBibs Good to know. Thank you. I'll leave it on all day while I work. Wish me luck.

@cathybrand5300

Жыл бұрын

I’m having the same problem

Do you make a list of ingredients in case someone had food allergies? This is a wonderful idea. You are a very smart man!! I have a terrible time finding your website would you add the link above?

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

No, but I don't sell it either.

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed the request for the website, it is pretty easy johninbibs.com

You should just take a razorblade or utility knife and press the circle down and cut around it. Skip the scissor cutting and permanent marker

Do you think it will work well with just regular yoghurt?

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

Don't see why not

How many ounces are in the three pucks?

@JohnInBibs

2 жыл бұрын

three pucks would be 1 1/2 cup liquid or 12 fl oz

and WHERE did you get those molds from?

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

I got them from Amazon, I put a link to my Amazon store (they are on there) www.amazon.com/shop/johninbibs

@beckypetersen8268

3 жыл бұрын

@@JohnInBibs thank you!!

I e been excited to make these and I’ve ran my trays with 10 extra dry time hours and bottled them with h20 absorbers. It’s been one day and they have all gone soft in the jars. What do I do? Did I do it wrong

@JohnInBibs

Жыл бұрын

My guess is they were not completely dry. With seeds from strawberries I always end up running 40+ hours and break a disk in half to ensure they are dry in the middle.

Are you selling the smoothies? If so where can I find that?

@JohnInBibs

3 жыл бұрын

No sorry, I don't sell my creations.