Gardengabber Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I am totally gonna show my newbie roots, but I am so excited by how much yellow squash and zucchini I have harvested so far. In the past I ended giving most of the stuff away to my family, friends, neighbors and co-workers (I know, I know). Well this year I am canning and freezing--and I LOVE it! Yesterday's harvest netted me 6 lbs of squash to freeze. By Monday I will have enough to do a second batch of squash pickles. As far as the zucchini goes, I have had enough to make 4 loaves of Zucchini bread and freeze. Of course I have cooked and grilled these as well. I can only hope the rest of my garden turns out to be as prolific! Quote Link to comment
Amishway Homesteaders Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 way to go! Just remember that the stuff you freeze will come out all mush - BUT stilll good in soup and to make bread. Ain't no way you are gonna be ablr to grill it! and doesn't it taste so much better when you grew it! Quote Link to comment
Momo Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 We are squashed out too. My freezer is full already too. Quote Link to comment
Gardengabber Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I was hoping to use the stuff I froze for casseroles or add it in last minute for a quick sautee. Not sure if it will hold up or not. We have been doing foil packets on the grill almost everyday of our garden veggies and potatoes. I miss having it in the winter but that is why I froze it so I can have a little taste of summer in my winter menus. Quote Link to comment
Violet Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 It will get soft, but my dd puts it in the oven and adds other things in the winter. They think it is good. If you want it not mushy, you can dehydrate it, then add to stews and things after reconstituting it a bit, or if it will cook long enough, just toss it in. Even slices seasoned with some seasoned salt are good for just snacking after dried. Quote Link to comment
Momo Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I have a friend who has a Jeep without any doors. I am teasing him that I can put squash in it at any time since he can't lock it. LOL Quote Link to comment
Amishway Homesteaders Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 eatting it fresh : Squash, zucchini ,onion stir fry! Just slice and cook in a bit of oil in fry pan add salt and pepper if you want. Some nights that is all we have, it is so good with some Galic bread to go with it! Man I want some now! and it is 2 am. Quote Link to comment
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