Can you freeze....?????

[obbie]

peel, slice and freeze bananas all the time, perfect

[cookie1]

The bananas do discolour but it doesn't seem to matter. I love to use them for instant icecreams.

[Persistenttiger]

Mmm... banana ice cream. A winner. My husband who can't have dairy has said that alone has made the cost of the thermomix worthwhile (I killed our other blenders making it for him, not to mention how much effort and time it took!).

[Cornish Cream]

Have you seen this recipe posted by Quirky Cooking Persistenttiger that uses bananas.

[obbie]

I know you can freeze egg whites for meringues.

Can you freeze egg yolks at all.
I have 11 dozen eggs.    If so how long for..

[judydawn]

According to the net, freezing egg yolks is not as easy as freezing egg whites as the gelatinous nature of the yolks causes them to thicken or gel when frozen. To help retard this, beat in either 1/2 teaspoon of salt or 1 1/2 teaspoons of sugar or corn syrup per 1/4 cup of egg yolks (approximately 4 yolks).

Ensure you label the yolks according to whether they were mixed with salt or sugar so you know whether to use them for savory dishes (salt) or sweets and desserts (sugar).


With your continuous supply of eggs though Robyn, I can't see the point in freezing them - when will you ever need them?

[obbie]

I just don't like waste.
I gave 5 dozen away last week.
I try and cook, and use as many as I can.

I can try and freeze some.

Thanks Judy.

[goldfish]

It's a great idea, saves wastage.
There are hints on this website about other foods too http://foodwise.com.au/?s=freezing

Hi Judy - I can't seem to get this link to work . . .

[judydawn]

It has obviously been changed GF so I have found it again and changed the link - try this now.

[goldfish]

Hi Judy - thanks very much for taking that trouble - much appreciated!!

[obbie]

Thanks Judy

[fundj&e]

try selling them Robyn or give them away to the school canteen

[obbie]

Can't sell them Uni, you get fined up here.

I just gave my sister 2 doz today, my neighbors 2 dozen yesterday.

Just have to keep baking,

[zebraa]

wish you lived near me! we can easily go through 3 doz a week.

I second giving some to a school canteen - they will really appreciate it. Or a foodbank? Most of the food you get from them is packaged I think - there would be people who would really appreciate it.

[snappy]

I know there are a few cafes in Sydney now that accept produce from locals (eg excess herbs or fruit they have grown in their garden) and offer them free coffees in return.  Could you trade your eggs for some coffee at a local cafe Robyn?