Mynyel Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No not together! :P I never have tried to so I am :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 No and yes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Why would you freeze the bacon grease? I keep mine in a jar in the fridge and it lasts FOREVER. (months and months and months...and it has never gone rancid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Why would you freeze the bacon grease? I keep mine in a jar in the fridge and it lasts FOREVER. (months and months and months...and it has never gone rancid). Mine has picked up smells from other things in the fridge though. Blech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 While we're on the subject, can you freeze chick peas/garbanzo beans? I opened a can to make a recipe, but then realized the specific salad I was making actually DIDN'T call for them. So I put them in a bag and stuck them in the freezer. Do you think they'd be ok for making hummus? I imagine the texture might change, but I figured if we're gonna blend them up anyway... I would guess that avocado wouldn't freeze well, since it oxidizes (turns brown, like apples). But I would think bacon grease would freeze fine. You can freeze butter and margarine, so why not bacon grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Bah on the avocados but Yay for the grease. I didn't think about putting it in the fridge!:001_huh: I always stick things in the freezer if I can't eat them right away. Duh *smacks forehead*. Thanks all! I have no idea about chickpeas either. Is hummus as good as everyone makes it out to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Mine has picked up smells from other things in the fridge though. Blech. Mine is in a sealed glass jar. No smells in OR out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Is hummus as good as everyone makes it out to be? Yes! I've never made my own though--I never seem to have all the ingredients at the same time, plus the inclination to make it right then :lol: I don't love most of the ones my grocery store sells, but Whole Foods sells a few brands that are to die for. Yum! Now I want hummus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieSong Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I have no idea about chickpeas either. Is hummus as good as everyone makes it out to be? Yes, you can freeze cooked chickpeas. And YES, hummus is wonderful! There are so many ways to make it. I used this recipe, but often I just eyeball it with garlic (fresh chopped, or garlic powder), lemon juice, olive oil, salt to taste, black pepper if you want it. I've made it with canned chick peas and also with fresh that I cook myself. Search "hummus" at allrecipes.com to see more recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Alright, I have a can of chickpeas... what do you eat it with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yes, you can freeze avocados. http://www.avocadocentral.com/how-to/how-to-store-how-to-ripen-avocados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Is hummus as good as everyone makes it out to be? It can either be the most wonderful, addictive thing you've ever eaten (Bobbi's), or it can taste like old toothpaste. Store brands vary widely; the best have no artificial ingredients ~ read the label, you'll be surprised at the differences. Crunchy homeschoolers like hummus because it's a good protein food, freezes well and thus lends itself to being made in large batches, and doesn't need to be kept cold on field trips. Enjoy it on bread, pita chips, carrot sticks, pasta, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I haven't tried it yet, but I've read you can freeze avocados. You can cut in half, remove pit, wrap in plastic wrap, and seal in freezer ziploc bags. And you can mash/blend them with a little lemon or lime juice, and seal and freeze. Apparently thawing in the fridge makes browning less likely. eta: cross posted with mom2samlibby :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LND1218 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Agreeing that you can freeze avocados. I usually freeze it as guacamole though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 It can either be the most wonderful, addictive thing you've ever eaten (Bobbi's)... That's one of the brands I love. Soooo good. I stand corrected on the avocados! I had no idea. Ours never actually last long enough to be an issue :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I've had frozen avocado in the form of guac... it seemed extra slimy post thaw though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 While we're on the subject, can you freeze chick peas/garbanzo beans? I opened a can to make a recipe, but then realized the specific salad I was making actually DIDN'T call for them. So I put them in a bag and stuck them in the freezer. Do you think they'd be ok for making hummus? I imagine the texture might change, but I figured if we're gonna blend them up anyway... I make batches of homemade chickpeas and freeze them. They make great hummus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 Yes, you can freeze avocados. http://www.avocadocentral.com/how-to/how-to-store-how-to-ripen-avocados *cheer* Thank you!! It can either be the most wonderful, addictive thing you've ever eaten (Bobbi's), or it can taste like old toothpaste. Store brands vary widely; the best have no artificial ingredients ~ read the label, you'll be surprised at the differences. Crunchy homeschoolers like hummus because it's a good protein food, freezes well and thus lends itself to being made in large batches, and doesn't need to be kept cold on field trips. Enjoy it on bread, pita chips, carrot sticks, pasta, etc. Thanks Pauline! My dh was on your site today looking at all the PA homeschooling stuff. I told him you were on this board and it felt like I knew a celebrity! :) By the way, he loves your site (as do I), he was very impressed with the amount of info! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 :blushing: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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