"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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> jake wrote:
> > I use plastic containers for one-person meals and have never had a
> > problem with freezer burn. So you actually experience it?
> >
> > BTW, raw meat goes into freezer bags that I press the air out of. It
> > never stays in freezer for more than a month. no freezer burn there,
either.
>
> Perfect, no one in the US needs two years worth of frozen meats, two
> months worth tops is all that's necessary... it's not like there's a
> shortage of food in the US... most any single stupidmarket in the US
> contains more food than an entire third world country.
>
> > I find freezing meals for more than one day unpractical, because it
> > means I defrost the whole thing on day one and am still eating it a few
> > days later. After defrosting, one ought to eat the most foods within 24
> > hours. I think fats aren't as tricky, but I'm not sure.
>
> I don't mind left overs, so I will prepare enough for 2-3 days and that
> much again to freeze for another 2-3 days worth. Like yesterday I
> prepared a huge pot of great northen bean soup; 3 pounds dried beans,
> with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and sesonings.. also a mess of
> smoked ham hocks, filled a ten quart pot... was excellent for dinner
> yesterday. But today on my travels I spotted fresh turnip greens on
> sale (.99/lb, cleaned/bagged), tossed half of em into the pot today as
> it was heating slowly... impressive. I also cook large quantities
> because I will usually share with neighbors, etc., like tomorrow I'm
> going to visit an elderly relative of a neighbor, she's in a nursing
> home and I was told she will love my beans, so I have a quart container
> in the fridge all ready to go. That's one of the things I enjoy
> doing, visiting someone who can use the company and a home cooked
> dish... conversations with the elderly is the best learning experience
> there is, especially about food.
>
> Sheldon

You are right, and it is unusually kind of you to reach out and share this
way. Good cook.
--
Lefty

Life is for learning
The worst I ever had was wonderful
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