Yes, that is a good idea. All those little dribs and drabs you don't want to throw out, just dry them. Mine is on the porch, but if it were small enough (or my kitchen bigger ) I think a dehydrator in the kitchen would be a great idea. I dehydrate small batches of left-over soup (if there is no meat in it. Usually bean, lentil or potato soup.) It's great for those 72-hr kits or camping. All those little dribs and drabs you don't want to throw out, just dry them.