Helpful Hints & Tips For Storing & Freezing...
There's no doubt about it: eating in season, especially if you've grown your own, can save you money. But with a little clever thinking, you can store, freeze or preserve the seasonal harvest and enjoy your favourites for longer.
July's Most Popular Articles...
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How to Freeze Summer Fruit: Make the most of the summer season by hoarding away some perfectly ripe fruit in the freezer. Here are our favourite ideas for freezing the very best of… [766 views in Jul]
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How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods: A stash of homemade cakes in the freezer really puts the anxious hostess’s mind at rest. Unexpected visitors? No problem – just whip out a… [628 views in Jul]
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What's The Best Way to Cook and Freeze Stew or Casserole?: Cooking a beef stew is usually very simple. There are really only three rules: cook slowly, cook gently and leave… [328 views in Jul]
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Recipes for Cakes to Freeze: Many of your favourite cake recipes are suitable for freezing, enabling you to store them for longer. Here’s our guide to safe freezing of cakes, biscuits… [218 views in Jul]
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How do I Freeze or Preserve Fennel Bulbs?: This is a great question! We have also sown a bed of Florence fennel, and it’s just starting to swell up ready for autumn. To freeze the… [216 views in Jul]
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How to Store and Cook Leftover Vegetables: It’s Sunday night, and there’s a big pile of leftover vegetables in the steamer. Don’t let them go to waste – those leftovers will give… [204 views in Jul]
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Latest Comments
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Just Party
Re: Defrosting Food Safely
I have cooked huge 25ltr of chlli now in the freezer. Problem - how long would it take to defrost (it wont fit in a fridge so need to use…
9 July 2017 -
gigi
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
I made a mounds cake and I want to freeze it if I can. Please advise and I had trouble cutting a slice. Is there a trick…
3 July 2017 -
Pammy
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
I have a v busy week with a lot of guests coming and going....can I freeze Mary Berry's chocolate orange tart....it is a…
21 May 2017 -
MelW
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
I just made a huge 4 tier cake and have left over layers of chocolate sponge, I would like to use this sponge next month…
14 May 2017 -
StoringAndFreezing
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
Rebecca - Your Question:I have made a Birthday cake and I want to freeze the sponge to save time on the day. How long can…
2 May 2017 -
Rebecca
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
I have made a Birthday cake and I want to freeze the sponge to save time on the day. How long can I freeze it for? and…
1 May 2017 -
StoringAndFreezing
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
Mimi - Your Question:I have two large birthday cakes with traditional icing on and jam and sweet vanilla buttercream in…
5 April 2017 -
Mimi
Re: How to Freeze Cakes and Baked Goods
I have two large birthday cakes with traditional icing on and jam and sweet vanilla buttercream in centre. Will it…
2 April 2017 -
StoringAndFreezing
Re: Defrosting Food Safely
Helen - Your Question:How long after defrosting pre cooked chicken, can you then safely store it in the fridge before eating it?3 November 2016
Helen
Re: Defrosting Food Safely
How long after defrosting pre cooked chicken, can you then safely store it in the fridge before eating it?
3 November 2016
Re: Defrosting Food Safely
How long after defrosting pre cooked chicken, can you then safely store it in the fridge before eating it?
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