Tips
TT: Relax!
By Andrea | Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008
Happy Holidays!
Sorry guys! I know things have slowed down considerably and that is because holiday prep has been going strong on this end. The HQ is gearing up for celebrating the end of 2008 and what proved to be a good year for us. After today, OHC HQ is on holiday. Which means by this evening, the staff will have taken to snacking, drinking wine, and probably snacking some more. They are a bunch who take their holiday very seriously indeed. The blog will still be updated daily so make sure to stop in there to see exactly what kind of debauchery the staff has decided to get into.
Anyway, my TT tip to you today is to chill out. No really. I know full well that while the holiday season brings lots of yummy food, friends, and good times to the table, it also brings stress, tension, and bickering. And seriously, do we need that kind of yuck in our lives during the holidays? I don’t think so.
Personally I’m all for eliminating the cause of stress because I am not a believer in the that’s-just-part-of-the-holiday-experience theory. But I realize that this does not work for everyone. With that in mind I have some strategies to help avoid the stress and help bring in the happy.
Alcohol. What? I’m not talking about getting slap-happy drunk, buzzed, or otherwise inebriated. And I especially do not suggest this during family get togethers or work functions. Because the drunk brings out the honest in people and that is not always a good thing. No, I’m referring to the end of an evening at home, maybe have one of your favorite drinks. By the fire. In a bath. In your hottub. Something relaxing to help you unwind and face another year of Aunt Bertha’s sloppy wet kisses and very gross and very traditional jello “salad”.
Don’t drink? Go fun! Work on some new punch ideas, make mocktails (or what OHC HQ calls “fizzies”), or perhaps coffee is your choice of beverage. Whatever, do it responsibly is what I’m saying. Enjoy it and take a minute to yourself.
Plan, plan, plan. People if you have been reading for a while, you know I am all about the organization. Planning ahead or even just week by week, helps things run smoother. It gives you a little more breathing room at the end of the day. And it doesn’t have to be set in stone. It’s your schedule, you can be as flexible as you need to be. But plotting out some sort of basic idea can help ease stress, I promise.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. If your cards don’t arrive before the holiday, does it really matter? If the packages don’t get there before Christmas, is it the end of the world? Not so much. If the recipient gets cranky because they didn’t get a holiday card or package beforehand, perhaps you need to reassess whether they should get one at all. I’m just saying. The holidays are about giving and about being happy with our lot in life and for those who share that with us. Someone who can’t appreciate that doesn’t understand what’s important and may need some guidance on what they are missing.
Spend time with your significant other, just the two of you. If you have kids, then just all of you. A lot of people tend to travel during the holidays and they get so focused on a schedule and who has to be where and when. And how many days are we spending here? And when is the flight? And how long is the drive? And so on and so on, that the family unit doesn’t get a chance to just be together and have a moment. Make sure you have a moment where it’s just you guys. That can go a long way to help making the holiday season that much more special.
All of us at OHC HQ wish you all the best this holiday season. Be safe, be happy, and have a great holiday!
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TT: Gift ideas and stocking stuffers
By Andrea | Tuesday, December 16th, 2008
stocking stuffers
I love the holidays! It is easily my favorite time of year because it combines things that I love all in one! There is great food and a time of indulgence. Awesome drinks and loads of wine. Plus presents! I love giving people that I care for gifts. Taking the time to pick out the perfect gift is time well spent, in my opinion.
And I’m pretty good at the gift giving too! Scott naturally gets the best of my abilities because he’s my lobster. My number 1 and I always try to go above and beyond making sure his holiday (and birthday) is super special.
Since we still have a little bit of time before the big day, I thought I would pass along some gift ideas to you. I’ve seen a few websites do this and decided to toss my hat in the ring as well and hopefully spark some ideas you hadn’t thought of before.
There are two groups of people I know, female athletes and geeks. So my TT for today is passing along some gift ideas for your fave female athlete or geek, or maybe they are both!
Female Athletes:
A carabiner watch with LED light is handy for clipping on purses or most especially, gear bags. If you don’t have a watch, it’s a lot easier to grab this to check the time instead of digging around for your cell phone.
Water bottles, there’s really not much more I need to say. I guess I could add that Sigg water bottles are environmentally friendly, and can take a beating. Us athletes need a rough and tumble water bottle because they get dropped, sweated on, and tossed around in our gear bags.
Socks! An athlete, especially a runner, can never have too many socks. These athletic socks from Old Navy are awesome. They fit right at the ankle so they are in line with the running shoe. They are comfortable with a snug fit that doesn’t slouch, bunch, or rub. The top part is a thinner weave allowing the foot to breath during activity. And they come in nice colors. Great stocking stuffers!
I am a lip balm-aholic and I have no shame in admitting that. Runners, skiers, climbers, just athletes in general need to protect their lips all year long. Consider some lip balms for your fave female athlete.
My most favorite thing to do after a great workout and steamy shower is to put on some super comfy clothes. Recovery clothes is what I call them and they range from pajamas to sweats. I must admit that pajamas are my favorite, especially pajama bottoms. A pair of comfy jammie bottoms goes a long way.
Most female athletes are going to track their activity and stats. I actually don’t think that I know one who doesn’t! A Heart-Rate Monitor is a great tool for logging workout info. There are cheaper HRM, this is the one I happen to have and I love it.
If she has an iPod or nano, consider the Nike+ which will help her track runs including distance and pace. And no, you do not need to have a pair of Nike shoes for it to work. A shoepouch will hold the sensor no problem.
She has an iPhone? Give an iTunes giftcard and she can purchase whatever running app fits her fancy.
Geeks:
First let me start you off with some websites because it’s just easier that way:
Archie McPhee is one of the best websites ever. Crazy stuff and lots of perfect things for your favorite geek. Pirates and Ninjas? Geeks love them! This store has lots of perfect stocking stuffers and toys.
ThinkGeek, really do I need to say more?
Got a gamer? Consider some gamer t-shirts (or hoodies). There’s a bunch of places that have generic gamer shirts as well, just do a google search and a slew of sites pops up. Also we need more chick gamer clothes. Personally I would love a t-shirt or hoodie that said, “Marcus Fenix is my hero”.
Perhaps your gamer is into action figures? Now I just happen to be pointing out Gears of War stuff because I <3 it. However there is plenty of stuff around for fans of other games as well. Check out these for example. I admit that I think those would be awesome.
Okay, okay, maybe your geek is into medieval type things. This place is my favorite for buying those types of items. They always have sales and they get packages shipped quickly.
Perhaps you have a geek who is into gadgets? This is a neat little tool to have on hand and perfect as a stocking stuffer. Just ask Scott, he’s got one! That website also has loads of other nifty gadgets so take a look around!
Is your geek always carting around his/her laptop? This is a great place to consider messenger and laptop bags.
Do you know a zombie fan? Try this on for size. From personal experience this is a fun board game and a great way to spend time with your favorite geek.
Guys, I seriously could go on and on and on. Hopefully this will spark some ideas for things you can get your favorite female athlete or geek or maybe yourself! Happy Holidays from OHC! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some shopping to do!
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TT: Protect your pets this holiday season
By Andrea | Tuesday, December 9th, 2008
Christmas Time
There is no doubt that the holidays are a great time. Spending time with friends and family, eating lots of super yummy food, and the giving and receiving of presents.
Everyday lives are changed for a month or more, because we bring out the decorations, some may bring in a live tree for the holiday season, and of course all the cooking and baking.
While this is especially joyous for us, it has the potential of bringing along with it some unexpected dangers that could be harmful to our pets. Along with celebrating the season, let’s make sure to keep our pets safe and sound this year.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind during this festive time:
If you are purchasing a live tree, please try and keep your pet from drinking the tree water. The trees may have been treated with fertilizers and pesticides that will leak out into the water. If ingested by your pet, it can has the potential to cause harmful side effects or to be toxic.
Keep the tinsel to a minimum or out all together. Cats, especially kittens, tend to be attracted to it and if ingested can cause havoc on the digestive tract causing lots of internal damage.
If your pet has ingested a glass ornament, feeding cotton balls soaked in half and half, will help the glass pass through and protect the intestines. The cotton fibers will wrap around the glass. Make sure to use 100% cotton fibers and not man-made synthetic fibers.
Dogs under 10 lbs should get 2 balls total. You should tear them into smaller pieces for feeding, you don’t want your dog to choke in the process of trying to save it. Dogs 10-50 lbs should eat 3-5 balls and larger dogs should eat 5-7. You can feed larger dogs the entire cotton ball at once.
Poinsettias, mistletoe, and holly have the potential to be poisonous if ingested in large amounts. Either make sure your pet is unable to to get to them or forgo using them at all.
With winter, tends to come cold, snow, and ice for some of us. All of which we need to protect our pets from.
If you have a cat that you let outdoors, reconsider making it an indoor only cat. Just because it has fur doesn’t mean it will not get cold when outside.
If you have a pet with short or very fine hair, make sure they have a jacket for weather 30degrees and below. Only for a quick potty run can they be out without protection. Especially the little guys, they are very susceptible to cold temps.
When coming in from a walk, be sure to wipe your pets paws, legs, stomach, and chest area. People use chemicals, salt, and antifreeze in the winter, any of which your dog may come in contact with while outside. Wipe your pet down in order to remove any possible toxin.
You can protect your dog’s paws with booties. The salt used on streets and sidewalks can be an irritant to the pads on the feet. It might also be ingested if the dog licks his paws after a walk. When walking in snow or on ice, the paws can become cold and actually get frostbitten. Dogs need protected from the cold just like their humans, consider looking into winter weather gear for them.
Check the ASPCA for other helpful tips on how to protect your pet.
The cottonball trick is all over the internet, you can google it for reference.
Here is an article regarding Christmas plants.
The majority of my dog’s gear comes from Ruffwear. For example, his jacket is from there and he has booties that match. Also the leash I use is a Ruffwear product. Consider checking them out for all your outdoor doggie gear needs!
Everyone at OHC wishes you a safe and happy holiday season with your pets!
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TT: Make a list and check it twice
By Andrea | Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Happy December! Since we had fun doing Thanksgiving tips for the month of November, I thought holiday tips for the month of December would be appropriate. I normally would have a lovely graphic for you at the beginning but could not find one that appealed to me and I needed to get this post up. I would love to be able to make my own graphics, banners, signs, and so on, if you have any suggestions for programs I am all ears. Everything I do, I do on a Mac, so the program would need to run on my Apple products. Moving along!
You should not be surprised that my first holiday tip to you is to plan out what you need to do and make a list! Or if you’re like me, several lists. 
If you are purchasing gifts for a lot of people, creating a list with all of their names and jotting down some ideas beside each one for gifts saves a lot of time when out shopping or even searching online. If the people you need to purchase for cover different areas, for example:
- Immediate family
- The In-Laws
- Co-workers
- School (perhaps you teach, or are in school)
- Neighbors
- Church (or your place of worship)
It is easier to divide everyone up by a group and then create a list for each group. Yes this can make for a lot of lists but having everything organized and mapped out can help shopping, planning, and entertaining run a lot smoother. For example, if you already know that your co-workers will be receiving baked goods, you can plot that next to their names and then set aside time in your Google Calendar (or calendar of choice) for baking, packaging up the goodies, and delivering them. Because I know you guys already use a calendar program, right?
One thing I always do along with planning out gifts, is menu planning. The holidays are a huge indulgence time at OHC HQ and special dishes make frequent appearances. In order for me to fit everything in, I have to plan out meals ahead of time. This is especially helpful if we are entertaining or are going to a party. I can plot everything in my calendar, and seeing the plan visually helps me plan a better course of action.
When you complete each item, cross it off your list and move on. Having that sense of accomplishment can help alleviate the stress of the holidays. Sometimes we get so wrapped up and frazzled trying to get everything done, we forget about actually enjoying the holidays and each other.
Save yourself that stress this year and be organized! It will help your sanity and result in you being able to enjoy some holiday cookies yourself! And another tip? Gingerbread cookies go great with red wine. Santa told me.
Happy Holidays from OHC!
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Leftover Idea: Potato Puffs
By Andrea | Friday, November 28th, 2008
Thanksgiving OHC Style
Hi guys! I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving full of yummy food, laughs, and naps! Over at OHC HQ we had a beautiful day, the skies were clear with a very mild temperature outside. Perfect for an afternoon stroll to help digest the big meal.
Here we are the day after and while some of you may be shopping and scoring deals, others of you may be wondering how to handle all those leftovers in your fridge. My suggestion is to turn them into something else!
For example, if you have leftover mashed potatoes and the last thing you want is another scoop of them, try my little Potato Puff recipe!
This is a recipe you can play around with and discover new combinations! Possible mix-in ideas can include:
- Leftover greenbean casserole
- Leftover corn or corn pudding
- Turkey and cranberry sauce
- Corn and stuffing
Or you can even make a sweet potato puff! Don’t get in a leftover rut, use your imagination and get creative with leftovers!
Happy Holidays from OHC!
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Tags: Cheese, Holiday, Veggies
TT: Simmering stock on the stove with veggie trimmings
By Andrea | Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Use those ends
This is it! The big week and there’s only two more sleeps till Thanksgiving. I hope you are ready to tell Thanksgiving who’s boss!
Remember when we talked about freezing the veggie trimmings? Now is a great time to put those veggie end pieces to good use! I honestly can’t think of another day when such copious amounts of stock are used and needed than on Thanksgiving day. Some goes on the turkey, some is used for casseroles, mashed potatoes, and stuffing. You name it and the probability of it needing stock is probably high.
I don’t know about you, but I love using stocks and broths to add flavor to things. As much as I love them, I still think the flavor intensity could stand to be kicked up a bit. I love things with big bang flavor, I am not a subtly girl. And I’m talking store bought stock here, because I’m sure your homemade version has plenty of flavor.
One thing I do on Thanksgiving day is fill a huge pot, one you would make soup or cook pasta in, with lots of chicken broth. And I mean LOTS. I actually don’t care for Turkey stock/broth much but feel free to use that if you prefer.
Asparagus ends
Once I have it full of the stock, I add in the turkey neck, veggie ends that I saved, garlic, onions, carrots, and plenty of herbs. I let that simmer while I have everything else cooking. I keep the pot on low and let it hang out doing its thing. This bumps up the flavor of the stock/broth while keeping it warm and at the ready for whatever I need it for.
A good bit of my stock goes in the stuffing and adding cold stock to the warm pan of veggies and bread increases the cooking time. Which results in longer prep time getting that stuffing ready. With warm, kicked-up stock, I don’t have to worry about that.
Yes I use drippings for gravy and as much as I love them, I don’t use the whole pan of drippings. I do half and half; half drippings, half simmering stock. This method allows me to use the flavor from the roasted turkey without all the fat of straight drippings.
Planning ahead and knowing that the pot will be on the stove the whole day, means I won’t run out of space. I make a list of what gets cooked when so everything flows smoothly on the big day. If you end up not using the whole pot of stock, no worries. Save some to help reheat leftover gravy and freeze the rest. You can put it in ice cube trays and freeze small portions that way. Or you can measure out the stock by 1 C increments into freezer bags. If you go the freezer bag method, line a measuring cup with the bag, pour in the stock, seal and freeze in the cup. Remove the bag from the cup once the liquid is frozen or close to being frozen. Rinse, repeat until all the stock is separated and frozen.
Put those leftover ends to good use and bump up the flavor on store bought stock or broth. You can always play around with flavors too and add in an apple or maybe a jalapeno. Whatever would compliment your turkey dinner.
In addition, to make things easier, here is a list of the previous Thanksgiving Tuesday Tips:
Chop and Prep Veggies Ahead of Time
P.S. Yes, I am aware that stock and broth are two different things, however at OHC the terms are interchangeable.
T-day Schedule
Just in case you thought I was kidding about printing out a schedule and sticking it on the fridge, I assure you I was not. My current schedule with Thanksgiving menu on the bottom. Plus room for notes and last minute changes.
Happy Thanksgiving from OHC!!! Have a safe and most awesome holiday!
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Tags: Holiday
TT: Brining is your friend
By Andrea | Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
one happy bird
People either love it or hate it. Personally, we over here at OHC HQ love the brine. More specifically, I love the brine and making brine while Scott loves the results of the brine. And, I know you’ve heard it thousands of times so I’m going to just get it out of the way in the beginning, please brine your bird.
Yes, brining does all the glorious things that you’ve heard before. It makes for a really juicy turkey and as someone who grew up eating her fair share of dry turkey (I’m sorry mom, you tried and it’s okay we still had great Thanksgivings!), a nicely roasted juicy turkey is an awesome thing to behold. And inhale. And then nap off.
But that’s not the point I want to get across. What I want to let you in on, is that brining is like a marinade only kicked waaaayyyy up and so much better. Because you can flavor your brine however you want and that flavor will infuse all through whatever is getting brined. I’ve used cider and wine in brines. Yes, the results were awesome. And when I can look over and see Scott desperately trying to get every last bit of meat off a bone, I know it came out well.
I am however still new to the brine. I only started brining my turkey a few years ago. I use a huge white bucket that I bought specifically for brining my turkey. It’s only two of us for Thanksgiving but I still cook a whole bird to make things a little more special and because I like roasting things. I’ve over cooked my turkey and because I used a brine, the turkey still came out edible and not too dry.
When you pull the turkey out of the brine, it immediately starts to fill the kitchen with awesome smells. Brining just bumps up the flavor that much more.
What I have learned along the way:
- Start your brine the day before and put your turkey in it around dinner time. If you are going to start cooking the turkey earlier the next day, put it in the brine earlier. A good 12 hours or so is a good amount of time for a 10-12lb bird.
- You do not have to boil brines. Some call for it, but the goal is to make sure the salt and sugar (if you use it) dissolve. Cold water/liquids work just fine.
- Play around with different flavors in the brine. This year I’m trying a little spicy twist, we’ll see how it turns out!
I do not have a special brine recipe for you at the moment because I’m still tweaking my turkey brine. However, there are a bizillion brine recipes out there to take a peek at and try. And if you are a little nervous about brining a whole turkey, start off small and try some chicken. That takes a shorter brine time and you’ll be able to try first hand what I’m talking about. Then you can move on to bigger things!
Show your turkey some love this year, and brine that bird!
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TT: Chop and Prep Veggies ahead of time (Thanksgiving 2008)
By Andrea | Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Prep ahead
I don’t know about you, but when I’m making a rather large meal or a meal with many parts, what takes me the longest is chopping all the veggies. Depending on how much I need, most of my cooking time is invested in chopping and prepping.
This can be okay if it’s a lazy Sunday and you’re puttering around the kitchen for some edible therapy. But when you’ve got a deadline because you’re hosting a party and there are some hungry people circling around the kitchen island like great whites, that extra 20 minutes can mean the difference between happy people or cranky hungry people. I’d rather deal with happy people. Myself included! It’s no fun making a meal when you are starving and crabby.
So when I’m taking on a large kitchen task, I try to prep ahead as much as I can. This has become especially helpful in preparing Thanksgiving dinner. The day before, I pre-chop any veggie that I’m going to be using, which tends to mostly be onions, celery, and carrots. Staple turkey dinner stuff.
I print out my menu and have that in front of me as I grab my veggies for chopping. Then I figure out how much of what is going where by asking myself questions.
Do I have onions going in three dishes? Okay, how much will I need for each dish?
I make huge piles of each chopped veggie and then I portion that out into baggies that I label for the dish they are going in. For example, my stuffing has all three, onions, celery, and carrots. I measure out what I need and put them in a baggie labeled “stuffing”. I need onions for the gravy, same process, measure it out and it goes in a baggie labeled “gravy”.
I also always make an “extra” bag filled with everything. Sometimes I end up needing more for the stuffing. Or I want to try something different and add carrots to a dish, by having extras I can just pull out what I need. And if I don’t use them, I have them chopped for later in the week.
I do this the day ahead, but you can do this even sooner and freeze the portions. Then pull them out as you go about making each dish. And this doesn’t just apply for Thanksgiving, anytime you are hosting something, a birthday party, a wine tasting, save time by prepping ahead.
By prechopping my veggies, I save myself a ton of time come Thursday when I start putting things together for the big turkey dinner. It’s a huge weight off my shoulders knowing I don’t have to spend 30-45 minutes just chopping up veggies! This year curb the Thanksgiving stress by prepping ahead!
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TT: Plan out Thanksgiving
By Andrea | Tuesday, November 4th, 2008
It’s November and November brings Thanksgiving for the folks in the US. I love Thanksgiving and look forward to it all year. Heck, I just love the holidays and making them uber special for Scott and I. I thought for the month of November, TT could focus on Thanksgiving specific topics.
Making Thanksgiving as easy and stress free as possible is what everyone strives for, right? So many people seem frazzled, stressed out, or just flat out cranky around Thanksgiving. And if they are doing the hosting, a little overwhelmed at all they have to do. Why? I believe it’s because they are looking at the whole picture instead of focusing on the smaller aspects of what needs to be done. When all you see is a huge turkey dinner, plus deserts, cocktails, and maybe appetizers while everyone waits for the tada, then it will seem like too much. That’s when the “OMG, how am I ever going to do this?!!! I have to get up at 4am just to get started!” kicks in and people lose their cool.
I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. Thanksgiving can be easy peasy, no matter if you are serving 25 or if it’s just you and your hunny. You can do it and you don’t even have to get up at 4am!
One thing that is invaluable to me, is making a plan and plotting that plan on a calendar. I do an entire month overview and then I break it down even farther when I hit Thanksgiving week. This allows me to see a timeline and gives me a better sense of what my course of action should be.
But first, before even looking at the calendar, I write down my dinner and the basics of what I am serving. For example:
Thanksgiving Day:
- Breakfast: Juice, muffins (bagles?), fresh fruit.
- Nibbles: Small salad, cheese, crackers, nuts, cocktail (?)
- Dinner: Turkey, stuffing, greenbeans, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes…. full meal
- Dessert: Pumpkin pie
- Special coffee later
This gives me an idea of what I will need to buy at the store, what I can make early, and what needs to be made the day of. Then I can use this as a starting off point as I plan out my month.
Thanksgiving Calendar
I use Google Calendar as my main planner on my computer (click to make bigger). What I like about this program is that I can view the whole month, week, day, or agenda. I can also create different calendars for different topics (like work, and martial arts) and flip between them.
Seeing the whole month gives me a better sense of how much time I have to plan. Right now it’s only 4 weeks until Thanksgiving. Knowing that, and looking at my Thanksgiving Day list, I figure out an order to which things need to happen, like ordering my turkey, doing the Thanksgiving grocery shopping, and any prep work that needs to be done. Once I have that tentatively planned, I move on to more specific timing.
Thanskgiving Week
I start plotting out a more specific timeline the week of Thanksgiving. I ask myself questions about what needs to be done and about what I am cooking. For example, how big is the turkey? Once I know that, I can figure out how long it will take to cook, and then I can figure out when it needs to go in the oven. What can be made ahead and how far in advance can I make it? If I serve muffins, I can make those very early and freeze them.
Schedules are not written in stone and can be changed at any time. This is only my first draft basic plan, I know it will get changed several times leading up to Thanksgiving. And that’s okay, every time I think of something new I have to do, or when I complete something (maybe I’ll make the muffins this weekend), I make a note of it in the calendar.
The week of Thanksgiving, I print out my schedule. And then I print out Wednesday’s schedule and Thursday’s schedule. Hang them on the fridge and use it as a reference as I cruise through the days.
Waiting until the last minute to shop, prep, and cook will leave you frazzled. Don’t let that happen this year, make a plan!
Remember The Milk is a nice to-do list program
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TT: Freeze veggie trimmings
By Andrea | Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
Save those ends!
Remember when we talked about taking the time to prep veggies? Well don’t just throw those trimmings away! They can be saved and used at a later time for lots of different things.
I keep a freezer bag in my freezer and then as I prep veggies I can toss the trimmings in the freezer bag. I keep celery, broccoli, and asparagus ends. The ends can get tossed in soups, stocks, gravies, and sauces when you want to add some extra flavor. Right before serving just remove the trimmings.
You can also use the ends to stuff into chickens for roasting, or just add to the roasting pan for extra flavor.
Green pepper tops are also good to keep and freeze. Parmesan rinds and other hard cheese rinds can be frozen and added to sauces and soups as well. The same rule applies, remember to remove the item right before serving.
As everyone is trying to make life a little greener while also trying to get the most for our money, this is a great way to extend the life of your veggies by giving them another purpose. Before tossing the ends right into the compost pile, let them work for you a little more. We love our veggies, right?! So let’s use the whole thing and save those trimmings for later!
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