Cantaloupes are wonderfully tasty melons that are best in their harvest season. While that goes without saying – every fruit is best enjoyed within their particular window of harvest – some are more available than others at different times of the year. Getting them fresh when they are out of season usually means turning to imports. While there’s nothing wrong … Read More
Ah, cheese. Who doesn’t love a bit of Parmesan? While you can use leftover cheese fairly easily, maybe you bought a lot of it, and you don’t want cheese every day for the rest of your week, or month. You probably know by now that dairy products can be tricky to freeze, but there are some exceptions, such as butter … Read More
Crème fraîche thick cultured cream soured with a bacterial culture. It’s just like sour cream but with higher fat and lower protein content. It doesn’t curdle like sour cream when heat is applied to it, which makes it a better condiment or thickener for tons of meals, including appetizers, main dishes and desserts. From soups to fruit salad (see also … Read More
One of the softest Italian cheeses you can get, mascarpone is known as the cornerstone ingredient of tiramisu and cheesecakes alike. If you’ve read our other articles, or tried to freeze lots of different dairy products yourself, you might be a bit skeptical about freezing mascarpone. While hard types of cheese freeze very well (see also How To Freeze Camembert … Read More
Is there anything more annoying than having your high-quality goat cheese end up getting spoiled in the fridge? Goat cheeses are often quite strong, so it totally makes sense that sometimes you can’t eat them fast enough. The reasons why cheese might end up spoiled in the fridge are many, and even worse, a spoiled piece of cheese can end … Read More
Brie cheese is an all-time favourite for many people. If you are one of them, we surely understand. Brie is just so delicious, so creamy, and so easy to use in a variety of ways. No wonder that this French delight has reached global popularity. However, high-quality brie cheese does not come cheap. And it’s not always that easy to … Read More
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
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
