Forum Thermomix
Welcoming Center, Management and General Chat => Chit Chat => Topic started by: Red Kell on November 21, 2011, 06:44:36 am
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Hi all ;D
I'm sure there would be a post about this on here SOMEWHERE....just not where I can find it LOL.
I lve in a place where vegies are expensive, and go bad very quickly (like a day or two after I buy them) I'm so sick of having to throw things out, but don't want to be at the shops everyday, so I need help :-))
Who freezes veg? Which ones freeze best, and whats the best way to do it? I'm slightly kitchen impared, so basic instructions would be good :-[
Thanks guys ;D
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Nothing on the forum that I could find Kell but you might find some clues here. (http://allrecipes.com.au/how-to/6/how-to-freeze-fruit-and-vegetables.aspx)
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Most vegies need to be blanched first and then frozen.
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Hi Red Kell
I grew up on a farm in CQ and we used to freeze (or preserve) lots of fruit and veg.
Here (http://nchfp.uga.edu/publications/uga/uga_freeze_veg.pdf) is an updated online version of my old US Dept of Agriculture Home Canning, Preserving and Freezing book which I bought years ago.
It has detailed instructions. Hope this helps.
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Like cookie said most veg need blanching 1st
If i were you i would blanch broccoli, carrots, beans, cauliflower
With onion and celery i would do a confit, same with garlic
If you have time why not bake, veggie pies, veggie baked pasta, casseroles, etc and then freeze
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Thanks for the advice guys. I knew I could count on help from here ;D
djinni thanks so much for the link! Thats perfect, heaps of good info.
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I grew up on a farm in CQ and we used to freeze (or preserve) lots of fruit and veg.
Hijacking this thread: djinni373 I am in CQ. Often think about leaving but just cant seem to do it. I think I'd miss the country too much.
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You're welcome Red Kell :)
Hijacking this thread: djinni373 I am in CQ. Often think about leaving but just cant seem to do it. I think I'd miss the country too much.
Ah Twitterpated I do miss it. The wilds of the Hills District in Sydney just doesn't cut it. Still have family up there so I drag my family up as much as possible but the poor little treasures don't like the heat. :-)) I am expecting a lot of whinging when we are up there at Xmas ;D ;D ;D
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Red Kell, the TMX is good for making small quantities of jam which is also a good way to save fruit. I also use the Microwave to bottle fruit. I have posted the process on the Forum and on my blog.
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Ah Twitterpated I do miss it. The wilds of the Hills District in Sydney just doesn't cut it. Still have family up there so I drag my family up as much as possible but the poor little treasures don't like the heat. :-)) I am expecting a lot of whinging when we are up there at Xmas ;D ;D ;D
Already had a few days at 35 degrees +. Expecting a very hot Christmas this year. We will be home near our pool. No cooking here for Xmas day.
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its really cold here in syd today ,non stop rain since yesterday
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Already had a few days at 35 degrees +. Expecting a very hot Christmas this year. We will be home near our pool. No cooking here for Xmas day.
Yep can usually count on a scorcher for Christmas day in Rocky. I'm taking the thermie up with me ;D. So there is a good chance I'll be cooking for the family. Still it will be good to see everyone...
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Red Kell, the TMX is good for making small quantities of jam which is also a good way to save fruit. I also use the Microwave to bottle fruit. I have posted the process on the Forum and on my blog.
Hi Chookie :)
I do make jam in thermie, but tend to freeze the fruit first and just make jam as I need it. It's more the veg that bother me. I keep buying things, then when I get them out to cook with they are floppy/rotten/yuk. Things dont have the staying power up here, half the time they are nearly past it when still in the shops >:(