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 ...

Freezing food sounds simple, but the truth is that most people do it wrong without knowing it. The result? Food with an "old fridge" taste, dried-out meats, separated sauces and vegetables with no ...

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 ...