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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:16:35 PM
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Does anyone know of any way to preserve zuccini, I'm wondering if it would freeze, can, or store well in a sellar? Zuccini is obviously the first choice but are there any other ideas?
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If the ways is long
Let your heart be strong
Keep right on 'round the bend
Though you're tired and weary
Still journey on to your happy abode
Where all that you love
And are dreaming of
Will be there at the end of the road.
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peacemama5
Farmgirl in Training
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mary
rochester
ny
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:19:05 PM
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| Last year I shredded my zuccini and put a cup in each freezed bag and that way I had it fresh to make bread and muffins. It worked quite good. Love and peace Mary |
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Ms.Lilly
True Blue Farmgirl
826 Posts
Lillian
Scotts Mills
OR
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:31:26 PM
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I shred mine and put into baggies containing 2 cups each, and I also dry mine for use in soup during the winter.
Lillian |
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frolicnfibers
True Blue Farmgirl
668 Posts
Diana
White City
Oregon
USA
668 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:43:27 PM
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I canned mine last year. I cut it into cubes then processed it in the pressure cooker forever...no actually I think it was 90 minutes. It came out really soft but I find it a great vege soup base! A grower at the Market told me to freeze it, but to freeze twice the amount I need because of the shrinkage. I'm about ready to try that because, they are coming out my ears :)!!
Diana
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Nigella
True Blue Farmgirl
386 Posts
Nigella
Chimacum
WA
USA
386 Posts |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:55:03 PM
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Wow great ideas ladies! I love to dehydrate and I'd totally forgotten zuccinis!
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If the ways is long
Let your heart be strong
Keep right on 'round the bend
Though you're tired and weary
Still journey on to your happy abode
Where all that you love
And are dreaming of
Will be there at the end of the road.
-Laura Ingalls Wilder |
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MagnoliaWhisper
True Blue Farmgirl
2817 Posts
Heather
Haysville
Kansas
USA
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 11:31:21 AM
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I posted about zucchini on my blog last night.
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many, MRET & Wellness Coach
http://herbalmommasda.blogspot.com/
Farmgirl Sister #97
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 07:09:08 AM
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| I am not fond of freezing shreaded Z. This year, for the first time, don't know how it will work out, I put the Z in the blender. I then froze the liquid. Will make something with it later. Or it might just stay in the freezer with the blender spinach to keep it company. I do make lots of bread and fritters and freeze them. They seem to hold up better than freezing raw Z. |
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
332 Posts |
Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 08:14:55 AM
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| My favorite it to can it. I make Italian Zucchini by cutting the zucchini into cubes and placing it in a large bowl. I then add crushed tomatoes and chopped onions. Add Italian seasoning mix or oregano, rosemary, garlic, salt, etc. Mix well, pack into jars, add liquid, and seal. I have used both water and tomatoe juice as the liquid. Either way is good. My family loves it and when I have a bad year for tomatoes, I buy canned tomatoes so we can have this during the next year. |
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Bellepepper
True Blue Farmgirl
1207 Posts
Belle
Coffeyville
KS
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 10:43:48 AM
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| Shirley, that sounds gooood! Going to write it down and add it to my zucchini recipes. |
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CarharttQueen
Farmgirl in Training
23 Posts
Miriam
Soldier's Meadow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 7:18:43 PM
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| I love having frozen shredded zucchini on hand to put in breads, casseroles, etc. Last year, in an effort to use up my abundant garden supply of zucchini, I made canned Zucchini Relish (like sweet pickle relish). It turned out very good, and we enjoy it! And don't forget, while the zucchini is fresh, you can make things like zucchini boats/stuffed zucchini. |
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Aug 24 2008 : 7:55:02 PM
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I usually shred several of them and freeze them in 2cup amounts in baggies for use as bread later. I have canned them in lemon juice to use for mock apple crisp, sweet pickled spears and this year I'm making a ton of them as dried salt & vinegar chips. I love them as a snack after another farmgirl here turned me on to them! I might do that Italian zucchini this year, too. That just sounds wonderful, Shirley.
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
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susanreno
True Blue Farmgirl
66 Posts
Susan
West Chester
PA
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2008 : 10:19:44 AM
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| I like to cut the zucchini into small cubes and freeze in small portions. It's so handy to take out a bag from the freezer and throw directly into a steamer basket for a quick veggie, especially as part of a quick lunch for my toddlers. |
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