If you choose the freezer for all or part of your 3-month supply this info may be helpful.
Meats
Re-wrap meats from a bulk package, cut the original label off and attach it to the new package so that you have weight and date of purchase.
Freeze raw or cooked meatballs on a cookie sheet, then when frozen transfer to a container, seal and freeze. This will make using a few at a time easier.
Bread
Will dry out quickly in the fridge but freezes well for up to 6 months. Wrap in plastic, then foil.
* I've found that if I plan on using the bread fairly quickly (a few weeks) I can get away with wrapping store bought bread in it's original package and then in the plastic grocery sack and it's OK. I wrap homemade bread in foil.
Fresh Berries
Wash thoroughly, pat dry and place on a cookie sheet in the freezer until berries are frozen. Remove from cookie sheet and place in an airtight container.
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| Peaches frozen in the bag |
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| Strawberries frozen on a cookie sheet and then transferred to a freezer baggie |
Herbs
Some fresh herbs freeze well. Parsley, chives and basil can be washed, shaken and patted dry then minced and frozen in a plastic container. Fresh ginger root can be frozen in plastic bag, then grated as needed.
Pies
To freeze freshly baked pie, cool to room temp. Wrap in plastic and then foil. If the pie has a sticky filling that is hard to wrap, freeze then wrap. Don't forget to label, the type of pie and date.
Ice cream
To keep ice cream fresh, press plastic wrap onto the surface of the remaining ice cream.
(I'm having a hard time imagining a world where ice cream stays in the freezer long enough to get stale - but I imagine someone out there needs this)
