An overabundance of fruits and vegetables from your garden means you may have a problem. What do you do with all the extras? Some of it you will want to eat right away, some you may want to share with others but some you will probably want to store. Do you know how to choose which fruits and veggies to store and which are best used in another way? How to Choose Which Fruits and Veggies to Store No matter if you’re talking about fruits or vegetables, you want to purchase produce at the … [Read more...]

Preparing foods ahead of time makes it possible for you to save money on your grocery bill. You can find fruits and vegetables on sale during the summer and into fall months when they’re in season and cheaper. It helps to know which are freezer friendly fruits and vegetables so you can plan ahead to fill your freezer. Freezer Friendly Fruits and Veggies Not all fruits and vegetables will freeze well fresh from the garden. Fruits can often be frozen without much preparation but the same … [Read more...]

Have you ever wished you could fill your freezer with meals that are already prepared and ready to heat and eat? Oh, yeah, those are called TV dinners, but you’re not convinced they’re that healthy or they don’t come in the foods your family likes. You could make your own freeze-ahead meals and sauces. It will take some time but it can be so comforting knowing you have those meals for those evenings you simply don’t want to cook. Freeze-Ahead Meals and Sauces Preparing freeze-ahead … [Read more...]