You buy coriander with good intentions. You promise the aubergines a curry night. Then the week happens, and the crisper ...

If you have a large freezer, freezing vegetables right from the garden or local farm stand may be easier and longer lasting than traditional storage methods. Most vegetables can be frozen quite easily ...

Like pot roast and Justin Bieber, frozen vegetables need an image makeover. They’ve gotten a bad rap, but in reality, freezing your vegetables is an affordable way to access your favorite produce all ...

ST. PAUL -- Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short time) is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen successfully. It slows or stops the enzyme action which can ...

Blanching simply means to quickly boil foods (typically vegetables, fruits, or nuts) without fully cooking them. The blanched foods are then placed in a bowl of ice water for shocking (another cooking ...

The warmth of the season has made for productive gardens. When gardens are producing there is often more than what a family can eat fresh and many of you then share; also the food preservation begins.

Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardeners can use the power of their home freezer to lock in summer freshness. Bridgette Brannon ...

Freezing vegetables doesn’t always have to be a drawn-out process. In The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Food at Home (Storey Publishing, 2009), author Janet Chadwick provides new techniques for fast ...

Blanching is a helpful technique to have in your kitchen skills arsenal, especially if you're the type to freeze farmer's market fare. Blanching fruits and veggies involves a quick dunk in boiling ...

Vegetables can add a significant amount of nutrients and vitamins to our diet. Incorporating vegetables in every meal can be a great way to assure you are following the MyPlate guidelines. Since it ...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY—Those with an active green thumb may quickly find that their garden is producing more vegetables than they can handle. If you are running out of counter space, freezing your ...