{"product_id":"freeze-fresh-the-ultimate-guide-to-preserving-55-fruits-and-vegetables-for-maximum-flavor-and-versatility-paperback","title":"Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCrystal Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEve Kilcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapturing the peak flavor of freshly harvested produce and preserving it for year-round eating is easier than ever with \u003ci\u003eFreeze Fresh\u003c\/i\u003e, the ultimate guide to freezing and enjoying more than 55 popular fruits and vegetables. Author Crystal Schmidt shares her time-tested preparation techniques that ensure color, texture, and flavor are retained in the freezer. From familiar favorites like apples, corn, potatoes, and peas to surprises like lettuce, avocado, and citrus fruit, Schmidt details the best ways to prepare each food for the freezer, including pre-cooking, slicing, blanching, and more. She offers more than 100 recipes that freeze well, such as Blueberry Maple Pancake Sauce, Pickled Sliced Beets, Mango Chutney, and Honey Butter Carrot Mash--as well as delicious ways to cook the frozen food after thawing, including Creamy Parmesan Confetti Corn, Tart Cherry Oatmeal Bars, Broccoli Cheese Soup, and Blueberry-Matcha Latte Smoothie. Home cooks and gardeners alike will love discovering how easy and economical it can be to fill your freezer with produce customized to your own tastes and needs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover How Versatile Your Freezer Can Be \u003cbr\u003eFreeze your fruits and veggies for maximum flavor and minimum waste! Freezing is the easiest way to preserve produce, but to succeed you need to know how to properly prepare these foods. When should you blanch? How do you prevent freezer burn? Can you freeze things like lettuce? (Yes!) \u003cbr\u003eFreezing expert Crystal Schmidt give you in-depth freezing instructions as well as new and inventive ways to freeze all your favorite fruits and vegetables. She offers more than 100 recipes designed to be frozen--things like salsas, soups, sauces, and jams--plus recipes to use up those frozen goods. Whatever questions you have about freezing produce, you'll find the answers here!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze fresh cinnamon baked pears for a delicious breakfast. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam blanch greens, then freeze in a muffin pan for adding to soups, stews, and smoothies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook apple pie filling before freezing, then bake in he crust when ready to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy your summer harvest all winter long with raspberry cheesecake brownies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal Schmidt\u003c\/b\u003e is the creator of \u003ci\u003eWhole-Fed Homestead\u003c\/i\u003e (wholefedhomestead.com) and is devoted to sharing the skills of growing, preserving, and cooking with whole foods on her website and social media channels. She is also a contributor to\u003ci\u003e Countryside\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, and lives with her partner in Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 7.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 05, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42697716531263,"sku":"9781635864472","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/dd548d3d0b6186f57da60c2c4a380729.webp?v=1765009561","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/freeze-fresh-the-ultimate-guide-to-preserving-55-fruits-and-vegetables-for-maximum-flavor-and-versatility-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}