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Tip #8- Freezing for the future
"She is like the merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar."
~Proverbs 31:14
Do you freeze or can? If not here is a good tip to get you started without being too
overwhelming. When you are at your local produce market notice what they have on
sale. This time of year it is usually broccoli and apples. Purchase enough broccoli for 3
or 4 meals worth for your family. Wash and cut broccoli to desired size. Steam the
broccoli long enough that it just becomes tender. The color will be a brilliant green.
Drain to dry. When the broccoli is cool place in a freezer bag. And voile! You have
frozen-fresh tasting broccoli for a future meal. Vegetables with the nutrients sealed in and
a fraction of the cost. If you are feel bold (and you have enough freezer space) try
freezing a year's worth. The grocer may give you another discount if you purchase a box
or more.
Today I am heading to my local store to purchase enough apples to make several dishes
of Apple Crisp. Yum! I prefer Macintosh; I like the added tartness and their soft
consistency when baked. I will wash, peel, core, and slice the apples then place enough in
a gallon size freezer bag to save for another day. Of course making a dish for tonight's
dinner as well. *Another note- the "Crisp" part of the recipe can be made in large
quantities and saved as well. Just omit the butter.
It is not hard to have home-made, delicious food stuffs handy; it just takes a little
planning. Enjoy!
"She is like the merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar."
~Proverbs 31:14
Do you freeze or can? If not here is a good tip to get you started without being too
overwhelming. When you are at your local produce market notice what they have on
sale. This time of year it is usually broccoli and apples. Purchase enough broccoli for 3
or 4 meals worth for your family. Wash and cut broccoli to desired size. Steam the
broccoli long enough that it just becomes tender. The color will be a brilliant green.
Drain to dry. When the broccoli is cool place in a freezer bag. And voile! You have
frozen-fresh tasting broccoli for a future meal. Vegetables with the nutrients sealed in and
a fraction of the cost. If you are feel bold (and you have enough freezer space) try
freezing a year's worth. The grocer may give you another discount if you purchase a box
or more.
Today I am heading to my local store to purchase enough apples to make several dishes
of Apple Crisp. Yum! I prefer Macintosh; I like the added tartness and their soft
consistency when baked. I will wash, peel, core, and slice the apples then place enough in
a gallon size freezer bag to save for another day. Of course making a dish for tonight's
dinner as well. *Another note- the "Crisp" part of the recipe can be made in large
quantities and saved as well. Just omit the butter.
It is not hard to have home-made, delicious food stuffs handy; it just takes a little
planning. Enjoy!