Before we look at different ways to avoid freezer burn, let’s first talk about what freezer burn is. Many people get confused and think that any ice crystals that form on frozen foods is freezer burn, but they aren’t. Freezer burn, according to Asnswers.com, is discoloration that appears on improperly or inadequately packaged frozen food, ...
Expressing and storing breastmilk is something most breastfeeding mothers do at some point. This is especially common practice for working mothers returning to their jobs after maternity leave. Breastmilk is touted as being ‘best for baby’ because of its nutritional and immunological properties. However, to maintain these properties, breastmilk must be handled properly. Breastmilk has ...
When my sister got married last year, I somehow got roped into helping my mother freeze the top to my sister’s wedding cake. I did a bit of research on the Internet, and found what seemed an easy way to do it, and with a few modifications, this is how we did it. For those ...
Have you been on a baking binge lately? Are you worried that the cakes you’ve made will spoil before your family has had a chance to eat them? Don’t be. Based on my experience, frosted and unfrosted cakes may be successfully frozen. Of course each one requires a different approach. Here’s a quick rundown on ...
One of the biggest mistakes I made when I started out as a young baker, was to freeze my holiday cookies together in one container. The cookies kind of took on each other’s flavors; the Chocolate Mint Brownies really shared their aromatic flavor. The goodies didn’t go to waste because family and friends devoured them ...
If you thought eating meatballs while trying to maintain a healthy diet was out of the question, then think again. Most supermarkets carry organic lean beef with fat levels as low as four percent, and if you are not a fan of beef, try using ground turkey, chicken or even soy. Meatballs can be used ...
Frozen food, when poorly wrapped, or left in the cold for too long, can eventually develop freezer burn. Ice crystals form on the surface, and the food itself becomes discolored and dried out. Although it is not dangerous to eat freezer burned food, the smell and taste is a bit “off”. The characteristic cardboard-like smell ...
Trader Joe’s frozen brown rice is the answer to every macrobiotic dieter’s dreams. If you have been actively participating in a macrobiotic diet, but do not have time to cook brown rice, then check out this frozen brown rice product. I found this awesome frozen brown rice at my local Trader Joe’s store and here ...
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