In our home we LOVE to eat lots of veggies and fruit. The only problem is in the winter months we don’t get to eat all the variety we get in the summer due to costs. We just can’t afford to be buying strawberries, blueberries etc. at 4 or 5 dollars.
Now is the time to freeze if you want to have that wonderful taste for a fraction of the cost!!!
Yesterday while at Meijer I stocked up on blueberries. They are 4 for 5 dollars! Woo Hoo, what a great price that is let me tell you! I bought 4 packs. I took 2 packs and washed them, then lay them on a towel to dry. After they were dry I put them in a freezer bag. I then freeze flat. After frozen you can move the bag to a standing position if you need to. We do this with almost all types of fruit…..even grapes are a great treat frozen. If you have never done that you have to give it a try! You can just eat grapes right out of the bag frozen and they are soooo yummy.
Now, when it comes time to eat this fruit it doesn’t defrost well just to eat. We use it for smoothies, pancakes, muffins, yogurt etc. It is a little soft after you defrost it, but it is perfect for baking and cooking!
So, take some extra money with you and start to stock up on these WONDERFUL foods while they are in season so that your family and enjoy them all winter long.
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