Freezing

Freezing is a quick and easy way to preserve many foods fresh at their peak of perfection. Freeze while they are plentiful to enjoy when the cold winds of winter are blowing. Some vegetables like spinach, celery and peppers can be quick frozen directly on sheet pans and bagged for later use. Fruits like cherries, peaches and apricots freeze beautifully. Freezing herbs in ice cubes can easily be added to soups and stews. Other vegetables like asparagus, green beans, or corn need to be blanched to stop enzyme action.  Freezing casseroles, yeast dough and even milk is easy when you learn a few simple tricks.