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Freezer

Can This Smelly Freezer Be Saved?

July 28, 2014 By Heather Solos Leave a Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

how to save a smelly freezer

Dear Home-Ec 101,
Help! Due to a series of unfortunate events, my small chest freezer (that sits under the house) was left unplugged for 3 WEEKS! Of course the entire inventory was a total loss, but the real problem is the SMELL.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Clean It Tagged With: Appliances, Freezer, Kitchen, Odor, Odors

How to Store Greens in a Small Living Space

December 30, 2013 By Heather Solos 1 Comment As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101,

I live in a small apartment and have a refrigerator with a limited amount of space and chest freezer. We have been trying to utilize local produce from our CSA and the Farmer’s Market, but storage is an issue with space at such a premium.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It Tagged With: Freezer, Stock the freezer

Cooking Homemade Frozen Foods

January 19, 2012 By Heather Solos 2 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101,

I’d like to make some thing to keep in our freezer to help us avoid the convenience foods at the hectic dinner hour.  Do you have a rule of thumb for what freezes well without losing much quality/texture?  … Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It Tagged With: Freezer, Stock the freezer

Freezing, A How To, Part Two

September 8, 2010 By Heather Solos 7 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Heather says:

Yesterday’s post on How to Freeze Food inspired a few more questions. Rather than extend an already long article, this is the second installment on freezer tips.

Can you do a post on freezing leftovers? I’m a single gal, and while I do cut down most recipes, sometimes I have a couple stuffed chicken breasts or some steak left over.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Tutorial Tagged With: Food Safety, Freezer, From the comments, Frugal Living, Reader Questions, Smart Living, Stock the freezer, Techniques

Freezer How To

September 7, 2010 By Heather Solos 10 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home-Ec 101,

I’m completely lost when it comes to freezing food. I know this is a great way to have meals on hand, but once it’s in the freezer I don’t know what to do with it. Just last night I made too much enchilada filling.… Keep reading...

Filed Under: All, Cook It, Tutorial Tagged With: Conscientious Consumers, Food Safety, Freezer, Freezing Food, Frugal Living, Kitchen Mishaps, Smart Living

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

September 18, 2008 By Heather Solos 31 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dear Home Ec 101,

My neighbor is a gardening whiz and brought over a ton of sweet bell peppers. I don’t want any to go to waste, but there is no way we can eat them all. Can you freeze bell peppers?… Keep reading...

Filed Under: Cook It, Tutorial Tagged With: Cooking Basics, Freeze, Freeze Produce, Freezer, Frugal Living, How to Freeze, Reader Questions, Stock the freezer, Vegetables

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