Comments on: Summer Snacks through the Winter – Guest Post

By: Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:53:43 +0000

Strawberries can be frozen as is, but they will thaw a bit mushier than when you put them in. I usually use them for smoothies after I’ve frozen them.

Avocados…puree them as you would for baby food…with a little breastmilk or formula…and then freeze them into ice cube trays as you would other pureed homemade baby foods.

By: Beth J

Beth J — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:13:37 +0000

I’m going to try this – what a good idea! I have a couple of questions – I just got some avocados on sale and wondered if anyone had tried freezing them for baby food in the next couple of months? (I have a 7 month old)
Also, wanted to freeze some strawberries I got on sale (Manager’s Special at Kroger! $.99 for a container!) but not sure if I need to blanch them or do anything to them before freezing? I’m new to this so please excuse my ignorance

Thanks for your tips!

By: Becky H

Becky H — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:49:59 +0000

Love this! My snacks all summer as a kid were always frozen grapes. Still some of my favorite memories include this snack. I had never thawed them though, so I’ll have to try and test my patience to see how they are thawed!

By: Christina

Christina — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:31:22 +0000

Frozen blueberries are also delicious!! We used to eat them by the cupful from the freezer when we were kids.

By: Crista

Crista — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:58:52 +0000

I’ve been freezing grapes for a few years – my kids love them in the summer to cool off – we eat them frozen instead of ice cream! Right now I’ve got a ton of grapes, a few gallons of blueberries (hand-picked from Michigan and delivered to Iowa!), a few bags of strawberries from a you-pick place, tons of homemade jam, and I just don’t remember what else right now! I freeze whatever I can!

By: Marie

Marie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:46:31 +0000

Thanks for the idea. I hardly ever buy grapes because it’s just me now. this way I can enjoy them all the time.

By: Robbie @ Going Green Mama

Robbie @ Going Green Mama — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:29:26 +0000

I love to stock up the freezer! We are finishing up last year’s cranberries and have stored in-season regional blueberries as well. One thing you didn’t mention is it’s great to avoid food waste. If I don’t have time to make banana bread and the bananas aren’t doing so hot, I’ll peel and freeze for later.

By: Jess T

Jess T — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:43:55 +0000

What a wonderful idea. I remember years ago “sneaking” frozen strawberries from my great grandma’s freezer. She’d pick them during the summer and freeze them for summer fresh berries all year long! I was about 20 when I found out that she refilled the bowl on the bottom shelf of her freezer when she knew I was coming to visit.

As far as what we’re freezing this year… ANYTHING we can get our hands on! Its become known that I don’t let food go to waste. During summer months its not uncommon for us to come home to a bag of tomatoes, some zucchini or a cantaloupe sitting on our porch! I say BRING IT ON!!! We have very little yard space for a garden and what we have is heavily shaded thru the entire day so I don’t usually have much of a garden of my own. I’m THRILLED to get whatever comes our way!

By: Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:43:45 +0000

@Tacy Melvin, Either way will work! My kids like them frozen! They thaw really quickly too!

By: Shani

Shani — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:57:58 +0000

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