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Quick freeze blueberries by spreading in a single layer on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours; then place in a freezer bag and freeze up to two years.

Before freezing rhubarb, it can be blanched to help preserve its color and flavor. Stop cooking process in ice water, drain well and spread on paper towels. Freeze as desired.

Trim and cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces. Place prepared rhubarb into freezer bags. Seal, label and freeze.

Freeze rhubarb in individual pieces to easily removal just the amount you need. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, transfer to a freezer bag when frozen, and return to the freezer until needed.

Freeze strawberries individually on a cookie sheet; when frozen place in an airtight sealable bag and store in the freezer. Frozen individually, it will be easy to remove just the amount needed and store the remainder back in the freezer.

Freezing a cake before decorating will result in fewer crumbs when spreading the frosting. It also tightens the crumb and keeps the cake moister after decorating.

Freeze whole or quartered tomatoes without removing the skins. Take out frozen tomatoes as needed and run water over them. The skins should peel off easily after the tomatoes have been frozen.

When you have more peppers than you can use, slice them apart, remove the seeds, chop them to desired size and freeze them for use in future recipes.

Save the zest from lemons, limes and oranges to use later. Place the citrus zest in a sealable bag and store in the freezer until you need it.

Slicing meat while it is still partially frozen makes it easier to cut it into thin slices or strips.

To prevent damage to decorated Christmas cookies when storing in the freezer, first place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and freeze.

Chill and age ice cream mixture properly before beginning the freezing process. If it is not cool enough it can cause larger ice crystals to form during the freezing process.

Before cutting your raw bacon, place it in the freezer for 20 minutes. This will make it just hard enough to slice or dice easier.

If leftover turkey will not be eaten within 1 or 2 days, it is best to freeze it immediately to ensure safety for long term storage.

Check out some tips and techniques for those vegetables from your garden. We'll help freeze tomato sauce, peel tomatoes, prepare zucchini and so much more.

Overripe tomatoes can be chopped up with a little garlic added, boiled for three minutes in the microwave, and stored in the freezer.

Our rhubarb recipes including cakes, jams and crisps. We have plenty for you to pick from including information on how to freeze rhubarb located in our Tips and Advice section at the bottom of this page.

Quickly chill wine and champagne by placing the bottle in a bucket of ice water rather than in the freezer. Leave in ice water approximately 10 minutes.

For delicious roasted peppers, roast them on the grill anytime you have the grill ready and hot; then remove the skins and store them in the refrigerator or freeze them until you need them.