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Hi, I’m Crystal, author of Freeze Fresh.
Freezing has easily become my favorite method of food preservation– and I hope it will become yours too.
Whether you grow your own food, buy from a local farmer, or are simply looking to put up bulk produce that you got a good deal on, freezing is an excellent way to preserve what’s in abundance now and tuck it away for later.
With practical and easy to follow step-by-step instructions, Freeze Fresh will guide you through:
- Thoughtful, detailed freezing instructions for common fruits and vegetables.
- Delicious and creative recipes that freeze well, letting your produce shine.
- Recipes that use frozen produce, so that you can use all the foods you’ve preserved.
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Here’s what people are saying about Freeze Fresh…
Deanna Talerico, Creator of Homestead and Chill:
“Who knew frozen food could be so beautiful?! As an avid gardener and busy homesteader, I’m always on the lookout for quick and creative ways to preserve food and reduce waste. Freeze Fresh has taught me invaluable information about the art of freezing! Providing recipes for both pre- and post-freezing is especially ingenious. This is a must-have homesteading resource!”
Jill Winger, author of The Prairie Homestead Cookbook:
“A clear, concise guide to freezing (almost) anything with mouth-watering recipes that will ensure you put your frozen bounty to good use. If you’re looking to create a healthier home food supply and save money in the process, this is your book!”
Sherri Brooks Vinton, author of Put ’em Up! and The Preserving Answer Book:
“Crystal presents so many possibilities for getting the most out of everyone’s favorite time machine—the freezer! The techniques she shares allow eaters to compensate for the “freezer tax” that the process can sometimes exact, offering tips for disguising less-than-crunchy texture, removing excess water from frozen produce, and more. Readers will welcome recipes for items, such as potatoes and squash, that can be tricky to preserve with other methods. And who knew you could freezer cucumbers? A great resource!”
Stephanie Thurow, Certified Master Food Preserver and author of Can It and Ferment It:
“Crystal Schmidt has created a practical, user friendly, in-depth resource for freezing food – a method of food preservation that many overlook. Freeze Fresh is packed with helpful info, unique recipes and stunning photos to help you turn your freezer into a stocked pantry.”
Is Freeze Fresh gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian?
All of the basic freezing instructions in this book are gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan. In an effort to make preserving as accessible as possible for people who have different food allergies, sensitivities, and preferences, the 100+ recipes in this book are made with real, whole foods, and are very adaptable to many different dietary considerations.
Is this book gluten-free friendly?
Yes! Out of 112+ recipes, 110 are gluten-free. All of my recipes were tested with all-purpose flour and several different gluten-free flour blends to ensure they work for a wide variety of people. Only 2 of the recipes do not adapt to gluten-free flour.
Is this book dairy-free friendly?
Yes! Out of 112+ recipes, 78 are dairy-free. When counting which recipes were dairy-free, I used the strictest requirements. This means that there are plenty more recipes above the 78 that would need only a simple substitution (like using dairy-free butter) to be adapted.
Is this book vegetarian-friendly?
Yes! Because the focus is on freezing fruits and vegetables, it is accommodating to a vegetarian diet. Out of 112+ recipes, 102 are vegetarian (this includes recipes with eggs, honey, and dairy). Only 10 recipes in this book use meat, gelatin, or fish.
Is this book vegan-friendly?
Yes! Because the focus is on freezing fruits and vegetables, it is accommodating to a plant-based lifestyle. Out of 112+ recipes, 62 are vegan. When counting which recipes were vegan, I used the strictest requirements. This means that there are plenty more recipes above the 62 that would need only a simple substitution (like using plant-based butter) to be adapted.
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