Guest guest Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 I've had a freezer for years and it's awesome. I freeze strawberries for my sweet bread, and 100 other things. After you fill it up you will wonder how you survived without one. Donna --- strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: > Congrats on your freezer too Maureen! I'm > excited to pick & > freeze fruit this year. There's a U-Pick blueberry > farm not a half > hour from me ))). Plus, DH already stocked up on > extra ice cream . > Peace, > Diane > > > , Maureen > <ailanthus wrote: > > > > Enjoy your freezer, Diane! I'm getting one in > the next week or two, > > too (My first!) (Store & freezer model are > all picked out--Just > > taking deep breaths before plunking down the > cash...Well, that and > some > > stuff needs to be moved around to make a home for > it, but really it's > > mostly the deep breaths...) I'm really looking > forward to being able > > to just defrost home cooking--Even after it was > just her and my dad, my > > mom used to make huge amounts of anything > freezable and freeze it in > > portions for two, and I've held on to several of > her restaurant-size > > pots and pans in case it's, y'know, genetic ;-) > And I love the idea > > of eating local produce all year long. And making > several breads at > > once and letting 'em rise in the freezer, and... > Okay, shutting up > > now--Just wanted to take a moment to express > gleeful > > freezer-anticipation solidarity > > > > Peace, > > Maureen > > > > > > We gotta stop smokin', stop, stop. I mean cigarette smoking. - Jimi Hendrix, Midnight Lightning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Oh yum, berries in February! That does it--I'm ordering my freezer today Hugs to you both, Maureen Donnalilacflower wrote: > I've had a freezer for years and it's awesome. I > freeze strawberries for my sweet bread, and 100 other > things. > After you fill it up you will wonder how you survived > without one. > Donna > > --- strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: > > >> Congrats on your freezer too Maureen! I'm >> excited to pick & >> freeze fruit this year. There's a U-Pick blueberry >> farm not a half >> hour from me ))). Plus, DH already stocked up on >> extra ice cream . >> Peace, >> Diane >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hi Everyone, You are talking about freezing things in the freezer. One of my dear friends told me about how good frozen grapes are so I tried them and they are so delicious! They taste better than candy. Just wash them off- really good of course and then put them in a big flat container that can go in the freezer. I covered mine with tin foil and then you can just take them from the freezer as you desire something sweet and nutritious and pop a few in your mouth one at time because they are so good and then you can put the container back in the freezer for later- that is if you still have some left, of course. I've tried several kinds but of course not the ones with seeds. Anyway, thanks everyone I really enjoy this group even though I do not comment that much. I love trying some of the new recipes. angeldove37 --- Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: > I've had a freezer for years and it's awesome. I > freeze strawberries for my sweet bread, and 100 > other > things. > After you fill it up you will wonder how you > survived > without one. > Donna > > --- strayfeather1 <otherbox2001 wrote: > > > Congrats on your freezer too Maureen! I'm > > excited to pick & > > freeze fruit this year. There's a U-Pick > blueberry > > farm not a half > > hour from me ))). Plus, DH already stocked up > on > > extra ice cream . > > Peace, > > Diane > > > > > > , Maureen > > <ailanthus wrote: > > > > > > Enjoy your freezer, Diane! I'm getting one in > > the next week or two, > > > too (My first!) (Store & freezer model are > > all picked out--Just > > > taking deep breaths before plunking down the > > cash...Well, that and > > some > > > stuff needs to be moved around to make a home > for > > it, but really it's > > > mostly the deep breaths...) I'm really looking > > forward to being able > > > to just defrost home cooking--Even after it was > > just her and my dad, my > > > mom used to make huge amounts of anything > > freezable and freeze it in > > > portions for two, and I've held on to several of > > her restaurant-size > > > pots and pans in case it's, y'know, genetic ;-) > > > And I love the idea > > > of eating local produce all year long. And > making > > several breads at > > > once and letting 'em rise in the freezer, and... > > Okay, shutting up > > > now--Just wanted to take a moment to express > > gleeful > > > freezer-anticipation solidarity > > > > > > Peace, > > > Maureen > > > > > > > > > > > > > We gotta stop smokin', stop, stop. I mean cigarette > smoking. > - Jimi Hendrix, Midnight Lightning > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 is tere any trick to freezing zuchini or yellow squash? Do you ahve to do anything to it or can you just put in the freezer? I have never frozen anything other than leftovers but since having the baby, I'm even clipping coupons!!! LOL...I know freezing some of the veggies when they are abundant would save a bunch! Stephanie Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 In my experience, all summer squash turns to mush when frozen--with the possible exception of patty pan and those baby acorns touted as summer edible. They don't dry very well either. This may be related to how productive they are--if you have a couple of plants, you'll be sick of them by the end of summer and won't want any more for another 8 or 9 months. They all make reasonably good vegetable pickles, however, and they're easy to can. , Stephanie Scott <stargazerlily72 wrote: > > is tere any trick to freezing zuchini or yellow squash? Do you ahve to do anything to it or can you just put in the freezer? I have never frozen anything other than leftovers but since having the baby, I'm even clipping coupons!!! LOL...I know freezing some of the veggies when they are abundant would save a bunch! > Stephanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 , Stephanie Scott <stargazerlily72 wrote: > > is tere any trick to freezing zuchini or yellow squash? Do you ahve to do anything to it or can you just put in the freezer? I have never frozen anything other than leftovers but since having the baby, I'm even clipping coupons!!! LOL...I know freezing some of the veggies when they are abundant would save a bunch! > Stephanie > Freezing Summer Squash: For enjoying all year, freeze when crop is plentiful. Don't try to freeze more squash than can freeze completely in 24 hours—about three pounds per cubic foot of freezer space. For freezing Squash: Choose tender young squash with small seeds. Wash it thoroughly in cold water and trim off both ends. Cut the squash into slices about one-quarter or one-half inch thick. Blanch the squash in boiling water to stop the action of enzymes. To Blanch: Put about one pound of prepared squash in a wire basket, metal colander or cheesecloth bag. Immerse the squash in one gallon of rapidly boiling water. When the water returns to boiling, begin counting time and boil for three minutes. Chill quickly: Remove the squash from the boiling water, drain it and chill it quickly in ice water or cold running water for three to five minutes. Or until the squash is completely cool. Drain and package the squash in airtight, moisture - vapor - proof freezing bags or containers. Freeze at zero degrees or below. *Again don't try to freeze more squash than can freeze completely in 24 hours—about three pounds per cubic foot of freezer space. Hope this helps, Stephanie - good luck and blessings on your garden this season and beyond. namaste' doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 I grate and freeze my zucchini when I get tired of it and then all winter long I can make fresh zucchini bread. The whole family love it and it doesn't matter that the zucchini is mushy. Katie james singer <islandjim1 wrote: In my experience, all summer squash turns to mush when frozen--with the possible exception of patty pan and those baby acorns touted as summer edible. They don't dry very well either. This may be related to how productive they are--if you have a couple of plants, you'll be sick of them by the end of summer and won't want any more for another 8 or 9 months. They all make reasonably good vegetable pickles, however, and they're easy to can. , Stephanie Scott <stargazerlily72 wrote: > > is tere any trick to freezing zuchini or yellow squash? Do you ahve to do anything to it or can you just put in the freezer? I have never frozen anything other than leftovers but since having the baby, I'm even clipping coupons!!! LOL...I know freezing some of the veggies when they are abundant would save a bunch! > Stephanie Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell? Check outnew cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I also just grate my zucchini and yellow squash and freeze it to be used in zucchini bread. (Just like the other Katie!) It works beautifully and since there's no prepwork beyond the grating I have no excuse not to. Katie http://frugalveggiemama.blogspot.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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