Freeze Dried / Dehydrated / Canned
Simple, wholesome food preserved the traditional way.
Elisabeth Rigden
Founder | Wife | Mom | Food Preserver
Hi there! My name is Elisabeth (with a "S") as I was born in Switzerland. I was raised on a dairy farm, where I learned early on the value of hard work, scratch cooking and growing as much as our own food as possible. Preserving wasn't a trend in our family, it was simply a way of life.
With that mindset I have literally been preserving my entire life! According to my auntie, I was preserving before it became the "in thing".
From freeze drying, canning and dehydrating , I love finding simple, wholesome ways to preserve great food, just like I do for my family. If it's not something I would proudly serve at my own table, it doesn't go in a jar.
Today I share those same wholesome, simply preserved foods with families in High River and the surrounding areas through my small business, The Simplified Life.
When I am not in my kitchen preserving food, I love hiking with my husband or friends (with freeze-dried snacks packed for the summit), spending time with my family and living out my faith through giving and tithing.
PS. My husband thinks I have a jar addiction . . . but when you love preserving food, there's no such thing as too many jars.
Customer Reviews
I recently received a package of The Simplified Life freeze dried bananas and rhubarb and apple sauce fruit leather. What a treat! It is evident from the flavour and quality that Elisabeth is passionate about preserves in all forms. Talking with Elisabeth you know right away that she has something special and pours it all into her preserved goods. Freezes dried goods are perfect for adding to gift baskets, stocking stuffers, hostess gifts and so much more. A healthy way to add flavour to your day!
"Because it's yummy and homemade!"
My kids and I absolutely loved the freeze dried Advent calendar! Everything from the way it could be displayed with the cute burlaps bags and mini clothespins to how delicious all the freeze dried goodies were. Our favourites were grapes and the surprise on day 25.
My family loved Elisabeth's Advent calendar! Everyday was truly different and fun to see if my kids were going to make a face at a sour fruit or love a sweet one. The 25th day was a fun surprise! :)
"Our favorite family treat is the freeze dried fruit. Not only is it delicious, but nutritious! It's so difficult to find dried fruits that aren't packed full or artificial sweetners."
Elisabeth, your freeze dried fruit is fantastic! I've used the mangoes and the strawberries to flavour buttercream and make mango curd.
Local Delivery
Useful information about delivery and returns
Shopping online is simple and easy!
We offer free local delivery in High River, free delivery to Okotoks and surrounding areas on orders over $50 and free deliveries to Calgary on orders over $100.
Orders outside these areas qualify for free shipping on purchases over $250 and we carefully package everything to make sure it arrives just as it should.
Due to the nature of our handcrafted food products, all sales are final. Thank you so much for supporting our small business.
