Every Loquacious Idiosyncrasy Treated Equally - 11+ ELITE Thread

hornetgirl

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

Run and hide David!



A while ago I emptied my handbag and realised I had a massive pair of scissors in the bottom, they had been there about 6 months... I had been through the court security each week during the period... thank god I was not caught!

:D:D:D:D

We flew up to Scotland a couple of weeks ago. When we got there DH discovered a large screwdriver in his hand luggage :eek: He'd been assembling boxes for collecting unwanted football kits at work and forgotten it was there. We couldn't believe security didn't pick it up.

Sunshinemummy

1. Asparagus
Prep: Trim woody ends.
Blanching Time: 2-3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

2. Bell Peppers
Prep: Remove seeds; cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Blanching Time: 2-3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

3. Broccoli & Cauliflower
Prep: Cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch florets.
Blanching Time: 3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 2-4 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-4 minutes

4. Brussels Sprouts
Prep: Remove outer leaves, trim stems. Halve small sprouts or quarter larger.
Blanching Time: 2-3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 2-4 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 4-6 minutes

5. Carrots
Prep: Peel and cut into 1/4-inch slices or cubes.
Blanching Time: 2 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

6. Corn
Prep: Husk corn and remove kernels.
Blanching Time: 2 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

7. Dark Leafy Greens: Chard, Kale & Spinach
Prep: Remove any woody stems and/or ribs; chop if desired.
Blanching Time: 2-3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

8. Green Beans
Prep: Trim stem ends.
Blanching Time: 3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

9. Peas: Shelling Peas, Snap Peas & Snow Peas
Prep: Remove any fibrous stems; remove shelling peas from the pod.
Blanching Time: 1-2 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

10. Tomatoes
Prep: Remove the core.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): N/A
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): N/A (you could also make sauce for pasta)

11. Zucchini & Summer Squash
Prep: Cut into 1/2-inch slices.
Blanching Time: 2-3 minutes

To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Microwave): 1-2 minutes
To Reheat Frozen Vegetables (Steaming): 2-3 minutes

12. Blackberries, Blueberries & Raspberries
Prep: Wash and pat dry.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Fruit: N/A

13. Cherries
Prep: Remove stems and pits, if desired.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Fruit: N/A (they taste horrid frozen)

14. Nectarines, Peaches & Plums
Prep: Remove pit; cut into sixths.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Fruit: N/A

15. Rhubarb
Prep: Trim woody ends; cut into 1-inch pieces.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Fruit: N/A

16. Strawberries
Prep: Remove the stem and hull. Cut large ones in half.
Blanching Time: N/A

To Reheat Frozen Fruit: N/A (yuck)

David.

List list list
come on all the cooks out there what can we freeze that tastes as it should afterwards

Sunshinemummy

Claire1972 wrote: »

Haha it felt like we had at the time but worth every penny.

Where are you going Claire?

Can I come with you x

David.

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

Where are you going Claire?

Can I come with you x

Didnt take you long to bin Suzie :eek:

Sunshinemummy

David. wrote: »

List list list
come on all the cooks out there what can we freeze that tastes as it should afterwards

Look above!

Sunshinemummy

David. wrote: »

Didnt take you long to bin Suzie :eek:

I would never dump Emerald

:D:D:D

fairclaire

Evening again

I had to be strict with myself and go and do some work earlier

Well done on your weight loss and your financial gain TM :T:T

TrulyMadly

David. wrote: »

List list list
come on all the cooks out there what can we freeze that tastes as it should afterwards

Things like potatoes and parsnips roast well and freeze perfectly but I wouldn't dream of filling up my freezer with them. Cheap as chips:rotfl:



It's blueberries all the way for me:j

littlebluebird

Evening all!

With the morries offer...
I par cook potatoes and freeze them in family size portions which works well. Pretty sure that works for all root vegetables too.
Broccoli and cauli can be blanched (par cooked) and frozen too.
As for fruit, bit trickier but berries can usually be frozen. Not strawberries unless you'll only use them for smoothies.
I have also frozen apples but only after cooking them. So good for apple sauce or for something like crumble. (I peel, core and chop 4 or 5, then add tablespoon of water, put in glass lidded dish in microwave for 5 mins. Makes them a little soft but not too mushy. If regular eating apples I wouldn't add sugar but does make it extra yummy.)

Also, looking at link someone else posted, it looks like offer is only valid tomorrow and Friday.