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Freezing basil is one of the easiest ways to preserve fresh basil leaves when you have more than you can use. I tend to freeze basil in summer when my garden grows abundantly. I’ll show you how to freeze basil two ways: freezing whole basil …
I got a box full of apples recently from a CSA program, which helps support local farmers who grow organic produce. They were delicious, but I couldn’t eat them all before they went bad and wanted to preserve these for future use. Thankfully, freezing apples …
If you have an abundance of fresh tomatoes from your garden but can’t finish them before they over-ripen or go bad, don’t worry! There’s a simple and easy solution to get in-season tomatoes all year–just freeze them. We’ll teach you how to freeze fresh tomatoes …
Need an easy and minimal way of preserving zucchini? Try freezing it! Zucchini is rich in nutrients like Vitamin A, fiber, and antioxidants, and it’s also an excellent vegetable to freeze for soups or healthy side dishes. Can You Freeze Zucchini? You can freeze zucchini …
Zucchini noodles, commonly known as zoodles, are a delicious, low-carb and low-calorie alternative to pasta. One medium zucchini (196 grams) only has 33 calories and is rich in fiber and calcium. But once you spiralize zucchini, it will only last a few days in the …
Tofu is a versatile and delicious protein source. Just a quarter of a block has about 9 grams of protein and only 90 calories. It comes in multiple textures from silken, which is great for smoothies, to extra firm, which soaks up sauces in stir …
If you’ve ever had an abundance of fresh, ripe strawberries in your fridge and couldn’t eat them fast enough, then tIf you’ve ever had an abundance of fresh, ripe strawberries in your fridge and couldn’t eat them fast enough, then this post is for you! …
If you’ve ever found yourself in an abundance of kale (whether it’s curly kale or dinosaur kale), don’t fret! You can easily help reduce food waste and save money by freezing it until you’re ready to eat it. How to keep kale fresh Keeping fresh, …
A handful of frozen cherries on a warm summer day is the perfect treat. Add them to a smoothie or throw them in a bowl with frozen blueberries for a low-calorie alternative to sorbet or popsicles. One cup of pitted cherries is only 77 calories! …
Blueberries are one of my go-to fruits, and when they’re on sale I buy packs at a time. They’re great for a snack (85 calories per one cup serving), and make oatmeal and greek yogurt more interesting! But when I buy berries in bulk, they …
If you have a Costco-sized garlic bag at home and need better ways to store it, then freezing garlic may be the answer! Now I know what you’re thinking, does freezing garlic ruin it? Not even a little. Garlic freezes very well and there are …
Spicy, sweet, mild — peppers of all kinds are a staple to have on hand. However, if you buy a big pack or grow more peppers than you know what to do with, you may be wondering if you can freeze peppers. The answer is …