National Sweet Tea Day
Iced tea has been on the menu since the 1870s. What made the iced tea novel wasn’t the tea but the ice, which was quite a luxury back then. Tea is rich in polyphenols, which are a type of...
Category: Freezing Basics
National Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream! July is National Ice Cream Month, including National Ice Cream Day, which is always on the third Sunday of July. This year we’re celebrating on...
Freezing Foods for Quality: “Dump” Recipes
One of Clemson’s Canning Coaches was asked about “dump” recipes for the slow cooker. She asked me, “Is this a good idea? The idea is to prepare the recipe, package it in gallon freezer bags and then put it in the freezer. It involves putting raw vegetables in the freezer without blanching them. And why do we have to blanch vegetables before freezing them?” Answer: A “dump” recipe is...
Freezing Eggs
Eggs can be stored for at least 1 month, covered in the refrigerator. Freezing is often unnecessary, but it can be done. Preparation – Select fresh eggs and break each separately into a clean saucer. Examine each for freshness and remove any pieces of shell before mixing with other eggs. WHOLE EGGS — Thoroughly mix yolks and whites. Do not whip in air. To prevent graininess of the yolks, add 1-½...
Check Your Canning and Freezing Equipment
Care of Your Pressure Canner: First, start with your biggest investment, the pressure canner. For safe operation next season, clean the vent and safety valve. To clean the vent, draw a clean string...