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Posts tagged “freezing”

Weekend Project: Freezing Fresh Produce

If you don't have the time or energy for canning, freezing fresh produce is one of the quickest and easiest ways to stretch summer's bounty into the cold season. Here's a round-up of our tips, techniq...

Tomatoes in January! Winter CSA Shares from Winter Sun Farms

We mentioned Winter Sun Farms after meeting them at the Let Us Eat Local event a couple of weeks ago. At the time, we thought they only delivered in New Paltz and Poughkeepsie, but we were wrong! They...

Good Tip: Freezing Leftover Buttermilk

We've never understood why grocery stores don't sell smaller containers of buttermilk. Does anyone really use a whole half gallon before it expires?! Next time you find yourself with leftover butterm...

How To: Freeze Zucchini

Around this time of year, there's so much zucchini coming in that you start hearing stories of people leaving anonymous bags of zucchini and summer squash on doorsteps just to get rid of it! While th...

Quick Tip: Save Leftover Herbs in Ice Cubes

No matter what, we always seem to end up with leftover herbs after making a recipe. A single sprig of thyme. An extra teaspoon of chopped oregano. A leaf or two of basil. Since they're not quite enou...

Quick Tip: Freezing Bacon

Bacon adds a subtle sweet and smoky flavor to food, and we love using it as a base in a lot of our dishes. But unless we're planning a hearty breakfast the next day, it's annoying to buy a whole packa...