Freezer Cooking Postscript
Posted by Alli on August 3, 2009
I forgot something pretty important in my freezer cooking post yesterday… and it was a funny anecdote as well! So here goes…
When you are practicing the art of freezing food you must label everything. It helps if you label with the name of the food, date you made it, and directions for cooking/ reheating.
Everyone who does freezer cooking is going to tell you how important this is. And then you are going to be tempted to NOT do it. Because you packaged it, you know what is in those freezer bags, right?
Well, are you the only one going into the freezer for food? I might know the burritos are on the same shelf as the pizza. But Damon doesn’t because he didn’t package and put them away. So when he goes into the freezer to grab something for lunch, and he grabs a bag that looks like a burrito from the second shelf, he is going to be very sad (and hungry) when he heats it up at work and discovers it is mashed potatoes.
Lesson learned: label everything, if not for yourself but for the others using the freezer as well.
Joan said,
Label, label, label! Had to defrost 3 containers of homemade sauce last nite to find the one with the hidden sausage. We’re gonna have lots ‘o pasta this week!
Sarah R. said,
i have been trying to freeze things recently too. the only problem is that our fridge is a side-by-side with ice in the door and there is very little extra room in the freezer.
thanks for your comment on my blog. most of jeremiah’s friends are headed for school too or much younger than him. maybe we should follow through on our intentions and get the boys together?!
Alli said,
Isn’t it funny how we always think, “Oh, I’ll know what I froze” and then we don’t? The sharpie is now permanently in my kitchen. Enjoy your pasta!
Alli said,
Sarah- we have a second freezer, so it makes it a lot easier. But if you know the space you have and how you want the freezer to work for you, then it can be a real help!
I’ll message you about getting the boys together. I’d love to maybe do a playdate soon?
Nellie said,
I am not into freezing meals, probably should be. I do, however, date all the vegetables I freeze. I am canning quite a bit this year and write the date on the lid. If the canned goods are not easily recognized, I also write it’s name on the lid.
.-= Nellie´s last blog ..BUSTED =-.
Alli said,
I think canning is really cool, but we don’t have the space to store those things. I think in our “dream house” we might attempt to can some things.
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