| "Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in our | | | | The portions you divide the food into should be the |
| homes, and for good reason. Preparing double or | | | | same as what you want to use when taking them |
| triple recipes and freezing portions for later use is not | | | | out of the freezer. For example, if you are freezing |
| only time-saving, but economical as well. Here is a | | | | something like spaghetti or pasta for school or work |
| smart freezing tip to help you keep food safe and | | | | lunches, choose a container that will fit into the lunch |
| nutritious. | | | | bag or lunch box so that you can easily remove the |
| After your food has been prepared, or after a meal | | | | container from the freezer and go. |
| where you have left over food, divide the food into | | | | Make sure the food container can seal out the air |
| individual servings so that it freezes and thaws | | | | and protect the food from freezer burn or collecting |
| quickly and evenly. Freshly cooked foods should be | | | | ice on it in order to preserve the "just-cooked" |
| allowed to cool to room temperature before | | | | tastes and textures. There are many types of food |
| preparing them for freezing. Putting still-hot foods into | | | | containers or wrapping available in your grocery store |
| the freezer can cause partially frozen foods to thaw | | | | that are designed for freezer use. |
| or raise them to room temperature which could | | | | This simple tip can easily save you time and money |
| cause spoiling or alter the taste or texture of the | | | | for just a few minutes of preparation. Enjoy! |
| food. | | | | |