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by pldc ( edited 12 Oct 2015 ) 12 Oct 2015

Now that Thanksgiving is over for us I made the turkey stock with all the bones & made two stock pots full of Autumn goodness. This yielded me 59 quarts!


My daughter recently taught me that if I wait until the squash soup has cooled & place 2 cups in freezer bags then freeze them flat on cookie sheets not only will I save space in the freezer but when I thaw the package out it is one cup for me & one for hubs so perfect! No fuss no muss. I am really glad for this baggie tip since before I froze them in containers & it did take more room. Now once they are frozen I can stack them one on top of each other neatly in the freezer. I did forget to label all of the bags sigh..........but they will be all gone this winter anyway lol so no worries. lol that's my story & I'm sticking to it hahha

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by Patricia109 15 Oct 2015

I freeze heaps of leftovers. Use a permanent texta/marker in black to write on the bags before they are filled in future.
For bags that will be used for other things - I used good old sticky tape.
For a removable sticker I fold the end under for 1/2 inch, then write the name of item on the tape while still on the dispenser. Pull tape from dispenser and apply to container or bag.
The folded over end makes for a pull-tab and removes easily when you are ready to take it off.
I write the names out a few minutes before smoothing on the containers as some times the ink doesn't dry quickly and it rubs off as you smooth the tape down.
Tape and ink do not like sticking to 'wet' aka already frozen containers and bags.
You have reminded me that I need to go empty out the stuff in my freezer to make it easier to use for real food.
Love the soup.

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by designgirl 13 Oct 2015

I do the same thing when I freeze pie pumpkins. Makes for easy storage.Takes up less space than tupperware dishes.

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

this is so true Lynn, I wish that I had known this before.........but I will do this way now so much less space lost. ~hugs~

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by noah 13 Oct 2015

Great tip my neighbor freezes Raspberries on a cookie sheet then when there frozen she bags a couple cups .Hope to try that next year if my bush's grow lol Isn;t fall fun??hugs

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

yes it is my favorite time of year! I just love all the colours every where, so pretty ~hugs~

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by dragonflyer 13 Oct 2015

Looks yummy..you are so very ambitious, too!

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

Kim it's nice to get it done while the veggies are in season, thanks so very much ~hugs~

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by 02kar Moderator 13 Oct 2015

Mmmmm, you are going to have a wonderful and tasty winter with all of the goodies you have been making. Great tip with the baggies too. I'll have to try this.

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

thanks so very much Karen ~hugs~

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by marianb 13 Oct 2015

your squash soup looks wonderful, I taught my DH to make pumpkin soup last winter but like you I use to freeze in containers will have to show him this way. I have always frozen my mince (I think you call it ground beef) flat like this so doesn't take long to defrost never thought about my soups.. Marian

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

thanks Marian, very much I like the sound of pumpkin soup too yum . ~hugs~

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by pacmp 13 Oct 2015

Looks wonderful and using all the stock from holiday cooking adds wonderful flavor too. If you ever have left over broth you can freeze it in an ice cube tray and once frozen put them into a zip lock bag so that during the times of year you are not cooking up holiday quantities you can pull out just the few ice cubes you need to gain that holiday flavor anytime of year. Freezing in quart sized bags is one of my favorite ways to help keep the freezer organized. Thank you for sharing your beautiful soup and freezer storage ideas. Hope your holiday was extra special.

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

thanks so very much & another good tip too ~hugs~

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by airyfairy 13 Oct 2015

Looks delicious

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pldc by pldc 13 Oct 2015

thanks Sarah, very much ~hugs~

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by crafter2243 Moderator 12 Oct 2015

You keep this up and I will move close to you.

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pldc by pldc 12 Oct 2015

come on over Angie I can share lol Thanks ~hugs~

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by cfidl 12 Oct 2015

Yum. that will keep you comfy warm this winter.

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pldc by pldc 12 Oct 2015

& it is so good for you too . Thanks Christine ~hugs~

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by Leaha 12 Oct 2015

I'll put my order in for 2 packages please! These look and will be yummy! lol hugs.

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pldc by pldc edited 12 Oct 2015

oh Leaha this is so very good. I am lactose ­intolerant so to have this & be so creamy ­& dairy free to me is the best soup I could ­have & I really like it. I could eat it every ­day all winter long! mmm...... maybe I need to­ make some more so it will last me all winter long? ­59 packs is only 2 months & winter last so­ much longer then that LOL ~hugs~

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by graceandham 12 Oct 2015

OH my, it's so yellow it looks like primary school paint! Label the shelf!

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pldc by pldc 12 Oct 2015

lol Betsy you are so funny, thanks for the chuckle lol ~hugs~

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by pennifold 12 Oct 2015

Best way to do this Loralye and you are right a real space saver. Love Chris

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pldc by pldc 12 Oct 2015

I wish I had known of this before but I do now so definitely the way to go. ~hugs~

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by lbrow 12 Oct 2015

Makes me hungry just looking at it smart lady. I am a soup lover/Lillian

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pldc by pldc 12 Oct 2015

mmmm me too Lillian & this is so rich & creamy & dairy free! ~hugs~

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