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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 21, 2007 5:26 PM
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I just clean my veggies (already cut into the size that I need) lay them on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid. Then take them out and place into freezer proof containers. Mark the lids w/the item being frozen and the date for easy use later.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 8, 2007 12:39 PM
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 No. He was a baseball player- who had himself frozen (and stored) in the hopes that someday science would be able to unfreeze him and presumably bring him back to life.
Cryogenics is the term used for super cold freezing (like -100 degrees C) which can then preserve people/animals. Blast chilling/freezing is done in a kitchen.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 7, 2007 7:50 PM
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Is Ted Williams a chef? 
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 7, 2007 6:43 PM
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> Ahhh yes. Cryogenic would be nice.
sounds like the name for an awsome new tini 
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 7, 2007 1:53 PM
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Ahhh yes. Cryogenic would be nice. The term also applies to the processes I described of quickly placing on the cookie sheet, etc... It is the quickest way to freeze in the home freezer (and thus reduce the "bad" effect of freezing). I would love a home blast chiller/freezer though....
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 4, 2007 8:15 AM
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> No, actually, it doesn't. Unless your freezer goes to
> cryogenic temperatures.
Ted Williams sure could have used one of those!
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 3, 2007 9:56 PM
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No, actually, it doesn't. Unless your freezer goes to cryogenic temperatures.
But you can successfully freeze things in your home freezer with fine results.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 3, 2007 5:51 PM
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> It's impossible to "flash freeze" anything in your
> home refrigerator.
Does it work if you use your home freezer?
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 3, 2007 5:30 PM
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I freeze bell peppers and hot peppers from my garden in the summer by coring them and then just placing them in freezer bags in the freezer. They are great for making stuffed peppers, stews, etc. all winter.
I've also frozen zucchini but find that it gets mushy. Therefore the best way to freeze zucchini is to shred it and freeze in in portions that you can use to make zucchini bread/muffins, or maybe add to a soup.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 3, 2007 2:23 PM
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It's impossible to "flash freeze" anything in your home refrigerator.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 3, 2007 1:29 PM
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As a general rule, the best way to freeze vegetables is to parboil than flash freeze. That is- quickly drop the cleaned/chopped vegetables in boiling (salted if desired) water until just barely cooked and then place in ice water until cooled. Drain, dry and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet until frozen- about 1 hour. Move into a freezer bag (ziplock, etc..) until needed. Most vegetables will last 2-6 months. I find the best way to use for stir-frys is to microwave until just defrosted, drain and then cook in the wok/fry pan until finished.
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Re: freezing fresh vegetables
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May 2, 2007 10:39 PM
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I think you can pre-stir fry them, freeze them, and heat it up in the microwave later on.
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freezing fresh vegetables
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May 2, 2007 8:35 PM
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i am looking for which vegetables, such as bellpepper, asparagas and other types. how do i prepare these vegetables and can i freeze them to use in stir fry at a later date.
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