Billie Zeelen
Cabbage is a great vegetable, packed full of vitamins and minerals. It keeps fairly well in the fridge, but can you freeze cooked cabbage? Well, nearly all leafy vegetables are difficult to freeze. The reason for this is that they have a high water content, and freezing temperatures will make the consistency of the leaves start to break down, causing … Read More
Butternut squash is a great winter squash which is widely available in the autumn and winter, packed full of vitamin C and other much-needed goodness in the darker months. Although you can find it out of season in the spring and summer months, you will often pay much more for it than if you buy it when it’s in season. … Read More
There’s nothing like eggnog on a cold, wintery day to warm you up. It’s synonymous with the holidays, and the warmth and cheer created in the house, away from the frosty days. Eggnog – the alcoholic version or not – is definitely a crowd pleaser, which is definitely helpful when you consider how short a time it actually keeps for. … Read More
While you can freeze Greek yogurt, it does alter significantly through the freezing and thawing process. You’ll notice that its consistency is no longer smooth, the liquids start to separate, and the yogurt takes on a grainy texture. While you could eat it as is, it won’t be a pleasant experience, and there are different ways to use it where … Read More
Coconut milk is a very versatile ingredient, and you can use it as an alternative to cow’s milk, milk derived from nuts, and as a base in Thai or Indian dishes. While nut-based milk tends to last a relatively long time, even compared to cow’s milk, coconut milk can go off much quicker, especially if you find that you don’t … Read More
Maybe you tried to freeze soft cheese before, and it didn’t go well. Or, you’ve never tried freezing cottage cheese, but you’ve got more cottage cheese than any human can reasonably eat in a week, and it’s about to go off. Maybe there’s cottage cheese on sale, and you’re wondering whether you can stock up and freeze it for a … Read More
Cheese dip is a useful side for any dip, but it’s a vital part of nachos. You simply cannot have nachos without cheese dip. It’s the perfect, low-effort, highly satisfying snack or group dish that nearly everyone will eat. But what if you made too much cheese dip? Can you freeze it, and save it for another day? As you … Read More
Vinegar has so many uses. While you may just put it on your fish and chips, it has a wide range of culinary uses, and you can even use it as an eco-friendly, safe and cheap way of cleaning. Its versatile nature means that you can’t really have too much of it. If you have more bottles than you know … Read More
You probably know that peanut butter lasts for quite a while in its original packaging, but there are times when it would be better off in the freezer. Maybe you prefer to make your own peanut butter. You know the fresh stuff doesn’t last nearly as long as the peanut butter you get in stores, simply because it doesn’t contain … Read More
If you’ve made potato salad before, I bet you noticed that it has a very short window of time before it goes off. This is especially annoying when there’s quite a bit of preparation involved in making potato salad, and frustrating if you don’t get around to eating it in time. If you buy it ready-made, you’ll notice that most … Read More
