Bring water to a boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the broccoli: Blanch or steam the broccoli (using a ...

If you have a large freezer, freezing vegetables right from the garden or local farm stand may be easier and longer lasting than traditional storage methods. Most vegetables can be frozen quite easily ...

Blanching simply means to quickly boil foods (typically vegetables, fruits, or nuts) without fully cooking them. The blanched foods are then placed in a bowl of ice water for shocking (another cooking ...

Rain at the right time and cool weather is making for bountiful gardens, whether it be your own or produce that you buy at many of the local vegetable stands. While I am at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair ...

Vegetables can add a significant amount of nutrients and vitamins to our diet. Incorporating vegetables in every meal can be a great way to assure you are following the MyPlate guidelines. Since it ...

Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardeners can use the power of their home freezer to lock in summer freshness. Bridgette Brannon ...

Imagine enjoying the freshness of garden vegetables even in the depths of winter. How is this possible? Gardeners can use the power of their home freezer to lock in summer freshness. Bridgette Brannon ...

As summer comes to a close, it’s time to give summer produce the big chill. To lay it up in your freezer so you’ll have melon smoothies or berry crisp or garden tomato sauce even in the bleak ...

The good news is that most veggies are easy to freeze. Some will thaw nicely for you to serve and enjoy just as you would if they were fresh. Others might be better suited for cooked dishes like soups ...