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Luxury or wise investment
In addition to freezing fresh fruits and vegetables while they are in season people utilize their freezers for other foods. But, do you utilize it as efficiently as possible? Ask yourself, “Is my home freezer a luxury or a wise investment?”
The answer depends on how it is used. If you plan ahead a freezer helps you put together a variety of meals, avoid last minute dashes to the store, take advantage of sales, do holiday baking in advance, and, of course, allows you to eat produce from your garden year-round.
On the other hand, the freezer in some people’s homes does little more than gobble electricity. To get the most from a freezer, follow these tips:
Use it. If it is there, don’t let it sit half empty. A freezer operates more efficiently if it is full.
Freeze only top-quality foods. The end product can be no better than the food which was originally put into the freezer.
Keep careful records. Know what is in the freezer, and label all packages. Use the oldest foods first. Keep a list outside the freezer, so you don’t have to stand there with the door open trying to figure out what to take out.
If the unit isn’t frost free, make sure it is defrosted once or twice a year.
Know what freezes well and what does not. For example, lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and onion will not be fresh and crisp when thawed, but they can be used in casseroles. Fresh cuts of beef, chicken and pork freezes well, but bologna, processed luncheon meats and canned hams are not good candidates. Butter, breads and unfrosted cake layers can be kept for months as long as they are wrapped in air-tight containers to prevent dehydration.
Keep the freezer full. This is the most important tip to remember. A freezer can’t possibly be economical if it isn’t being used.
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