Using Freezer Storage Bags

With many freezer meal recipes and in my menu plans you will often see using resealable freezer storage bags as an option. I do this for the most part because it is the most economical AT THE TIME. It’s very inexpensive to pick up a box of the bags. But there are drawbacks and definitely a learning curve to using…

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Storing for Small Space

I am blessed to have an abundance of freezer space…at this moment. It won’t be abundant when we do go and purchase our organic meat and need to store huge quantities at once. But for now it is enough space that I don’t have to worry about how I store my freezer meals unless I start putting too many containers…

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Slow Cooker Apple Butter

Oh my, I made this yesterday and it’s to die for! I could eat it with a spoon while it was still warm and it was difficult not too eat too much. My youngest feel in love with it also and even started describing the taste to him. Hmm, I wonder if we watch foodnetwork shows much? lol Living in…

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Chunky Beef with Tomatoes

This makes a great topper for rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. I love a recipe that’s so versatile. Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil 2 onions, chopped 1 1/2 lb. lean beef, cut into 1/2 in pieces 8 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/4 C of red wine 2 (28 oz.) cans tomatoes, chopped 4 bay leaves 1/8 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp…

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Some of the Best Foods To Freeze

Some foods are a lot better than others when it comes to freezer storage.  Fried foods are not one of those “better” foods as they’ll lose their crispness and get soggy. The reason freezing works well for some and not others is due, in part, to the water content of the stored food. Generally, as the water content goes up,…

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