They already have pear and apple trees. "We love the taste of freeze-dried fruit. It's addicting," she said. "It almost dissolves in your mouth and it's really good for toddlers.

Think water conservation, a tiny footprint on the earth, and fruit that’s grown in the Mediterranean and freeze-dried at the peak of perfection to bring you the ultimate organic snack!

The process of freeze-drying candy takes less time than fruits or vegetables — though Olsen said it can still take up to 12 hours — and offers a unique item for the community to try. “The ...

Freeze-dried fruit isn’t exactly cheap (one 1.2-ounce bag at Trader Joe’s is almost $3, and that’s a whole serving if you’re attempting to eat it in cereal form).