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HOW TO FREEZE FIGS

Can fresh figs be frozen for use at a later date, i.e., a month or two from now? I want to save fresh figs for cooking later.

One of the great selling points of fresh figs is that their flesh is so tender and delicate. Freezing will devalue your figs, because it causes cell walls to rupture and produces a somewhat mushy texture in most thawed fruits. But, yes, you can certainly freeze figs.

The other issue you have to manage is that figs, like apples, apricots, and peaches, are particularly prone to discoloring. So you need to treat them with an acid to keep them looking good. This can be a thawed frozen fruit juice concentrate, such as orange, cranberry, or lemon juice, or a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) dissolved in a quart of water. This treatment can alter the flavor of the fruit. Ascorbic acid, especially, can be bitter, though you might appreciate a lemon or orange hint in your figs. Continue reading→

KORTPAD VERWERKING VIR TAMATIES

Hier is my kortpad manier om oorryp tamaties sommer vinnig te verwerk sodat ek dit kan bere vir die toekoms. Ek sny die tamaties baie grof op in ‘n glas beker, dan sit ek vars kruie by waarvan ek hou, hier het ek spriet uie, garlic chives, pietersielie en roosmaryn bygesit, nou gooi ek net ‘n bietjie water by, die tamaties moet nie bedek wees nie, want dit maak self baie water. Kook dit in die mikrogolf vir so 5 min of tot alles net deur gekook is. Gooi in botteltjies en laat afkoel.  (Maak seker daar is so bietjie spasie tussen die tamaties en die prop sodat dit kan uitsit wanneer dit vries) Continue reading→

HOE OM PATAT TE VRIES

Yvonne K. Erasmus
Ek skil, sny en vries hulle. As jy hulle dan kook gooi net n klein bietjie water in kastrol.

Jeanette Martins
Kook die patats vinnig, trek die skil af, laat heeltemal koud word, sny in skywe en sit in sakkies.

Sue De Kock
Ja ek doen skil dit laat staan in sout water. Kan dit dadelik vries of so 3 min kook en dan vries. Ek verkies die kook en dan vries proses.

Marie Nelson Malan
Ek skil my patat en lê dit vir n pasr minute in CHIP WHITE. Dan droog ek dit effens en bêre in sakkies in die vrieskas. Die chip white voorkom dat dit verkleur. Wanneer ek dit kook spoel ek dit net vooraf met gewone kraanwater en kook dan in water, botter en suiker. Continue reading→

TUISGEMAAKTE ROERBRAAI GROENTE

Ek het netmooi keelvol geraak en besluit om my eie roerbraai (stir-fry) groente te maak.
As jy mos daai winkelpak oopmaak is dit mos ‘n blok ys met gesnipperde afval groente en jou eetlus is heel weg.
Ek het groente van my keuse apart vir ‘n kort rukkie blancheer, goed laat afdroog, gemeng en vakuum verseël en gevries.

Wortels, groenboontjies, kool, hubert met skil binne vleis uitgesny, rooi of/en groen soet rissie, baby marrow en vars uie uit die tuin so liggies in die druiwepit olie verglans.

Foto en idee Johan Coetzee

HOW TO FREEZE TURNIPS AND PARSNIPS

Directions for Freezing Turnips and Parsnips

Step 1 – Select your turnips or parsnips

Choose small to medium, firm turnips or parsnips that are tender and have a mild flavor.
Step 2 – Wash, Peel and Cut

Wash, peel and cut into the turnips or parsnips into 1/2-inch cubes. this is a good time to get a large pot of water boiling (the larger the better).
Step 3 – Blanch Continue reading→

HOW TO FREEZE BANANAS
Knife
Cookie sheet
Parchment paper
Plastic freezer bags
Plastic containers with lids
Permanent marker
Blender, food processor, or fork
Ice cube trays, cupcake tin, or muffin pan. Continue reading→