Time to think about freezing veggies

Wow is it hot! What a great time to start thinking about winter! I don't mean snow, I mean, "what are we going to be eating?" It is time to start canning and freezing. You may think you don't have time to do all this but if you do things in "steps" you take up a lot less time during your busy days. As long as we get some rain with this heat, our crops are doing OK. If all goes well we will have lots of beans, broccoli, sweet potatoes, squash, tomatoes, peppers and more. We will also price produce by the 1/4, 1/2, and FULL bushels. This is where you will get the best deals. Attached is a canning and freezing guide.

Last year was the first year we froze veggies in our house and it was so depressing when we ran out because the stuff from the store just isn't the same. The girls could surely tell the difference between the store bought veggies vs. the frozen veggies from the garden. It really is a good feeling to look at a freezer full of fresh veggies for the winter.

Our bulk pricing is also good for those of you making baby food. Make it now and freeze it if your baby isn't ready for solids but will be when the veggie is out of season.

I am not sure on timing with our bulk supplies so keep your eyes open for e-mail updates after we pick . We would also love to take your pre-orders if you wish.

Stay safe in this heat. It is no time to mess around, listen to your body and what it is telling you. Lots of WATER and shade. Have a great week!

Jamie

Freezing Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry tomatoes on the vine

• - Wash tomatoes, snap off green tops
• - Cut tomatoes into quarters
• - Lay out wax paper on cookie sheet
• - Lay tomatoes on sheet (single layer) 
• - Freeze for 24 hrs
• - Next day place in bags and vacuum seal

Great for adding to stews, soups, casseroles, goulash

Freezing Corn

Boil sweet corn for 2 min.
Remove and put into ice cold H20 (in sink?) until completely cooled.
Cut
Freeze in plastic containers, zip lock bags, or vac seal

When ready to eat later just heat and add butter and salt and pepper