Freezing Food

Yes, you can freeze oranges, lemons,limes and grapefruits to save money and reduce waste. The trade-off is texture: once frozen and thawed, citrus becomes soft. Because of that, the best freezing method depends on how you plan to use the fruit later, eating it, blending it, or cooking with it. Use this quick guide to … Read more

I used to think freezing French toast was ridiculous. Why freeze something that takes ten minutes to cook? But mornings hit differently now. Between deadlines, errands, and that “I’ll just grab coffee” energy, breakfast is often the first thing to go. So when my chef friend casually mentioned that he batch-cooks and freezes French toast … Read more

I’ll be honest, when I first heard about freezing fried eggs, I rolled my eyes. Why freeze something that takes five minutes to cook? But a few hectic mornings (and too many wasted leftovers) later, I finally get it. Freezing fried eggs isn’t about laziness, it’s about saving time, cutting food waste, and making breakfast … Read more

It still makes me laugh that freezing papaya has become part of my weekly routine. I started doing it just to save ripe fruit before it spoiled, but it’s turned into one of my favorite kitchen habits. Now I always keep frozen papaya on hand for smoothies, or even quick snacks. It’s simple, practical, and … Read more

I didn’t set out to see if cornbread freezes well, I just needed space for Thanksgiving leftovers. My aunt’s legendary cornbread ended up in the freezer out of pure desperation, wrapped in whatever I could find. Weeks later, I pulled it out, reheated it, and honestly? It tasted almost fresh. That’s when I realized freezing … Read more

Yes, you can freeze cookies, but not all cookies are created equal. Some love the freezer; others fall apart in it. The difference isn’t luck, it’s science: fat, moisture, and sugar all decide how your cookies behave in the cold. This guide breaks down what really works, what doesn’t, and how to bring your frozen … Read more

Can you freeze water bottles, plastic, metal, or even glass? Absolutely, but not all of them handle the cold the same way. Some will chill perfectly, others can crack, warp, or even burst. I’ve frozen just about every kind of bottle over the years, sometimes out of curiosity, sometimes by mistake, and learned which ones … Read more

Freezing salsa sounded like the perfect solution when I had way too much leftover, but when I thawed it, the results were nothing like I hoped. The texture was watery, the cilantro turned dark, and the flavor just wasn’t the same. So, I started digging into why freezing salsa can go so wrong. After a … Read more

Most mornings move too fast for mixing batter and waiting on a waffle iron. You’re lucky if the coffee’s still hot. But you don’t have to choose between homemade and hectic. Freezing waffles, the right way, is the easiest breakfast upgrade I’ve ever learned. I started doing it out of desperation, not discipline. Now, even … Read more

If you’re busy, half-asleep in the mornings, and still trying to eat something real, this little freezer trick changed everything for me. You can actually freeze scrambled eggs, and if you do it right, they stay soft, tasty, and ready in seconds. Whether you’re meal-prepping, juggling kids, or just want one less thing to think … Read more

The first time I froze guacamole, I was just trying to save some leftovers for later. A week later, I learned the hard way that what I thought would happen… didn’t. Total rookie move. After a quick call with my chef friend (and a little humility), I figured out what went wrong, and how to … Read more

I’ll never forget the day my aunt caught me red-handed throwing out a half-wilted bag of spinach. She gave me that look, part love, part “you really don’t know better yet”, and said, “Why are you wasting that? Just freeze it!” Turns out, she was right. Yes, you can freeze spinach,  and it freezes beautifully … Read more

I don’t freeze almond milk all the time, but as someone who lives on smoothies, I’ve realized it actually makes life easier. You know how it goes: you buy a carton for a few recipes or smoothie batches, use half, and then forget about it until it starts doing that mysterious “separation thing” in the … Read more

Yes, you can absolutely freeze pie. Whether it’s apple, pecan, pumpkin, or even key lime, most pies freeze beautifully if you know how. Over the years, I’ve frozen entire pies, single slices, unbaked crusts, even the last lonely sliver of pecan pie that didn’t deserve the trash. Some came out bakery-perfect, others… not so much. … Read more

It can be a real pain to separate frozen burgers (trust me, been there, over it!!!). You know the drill. You open up the freezer and pull out a package of frozen burger patties, only to find that they’re all stuck together. Now you need to separate them fast, without breaking the patties or ruining … Read more

Yes, you can freeze omelettes, and if your mornings are rushed, it’s a genuine lifesaver. I started freezing omelettes to save time on busy mornings when cooking wasn’t realistic. Having a ready-to-go omelette in the freezer means a real breakfast in minutes instead of skipping food or grabbing something random. Below is exactly how I … Read more

I never froze bread for any smart reason, just because I had too much and didn’t want it to go stale. But it turns out, I was doing something kind of brilliant without knowing it. Freezing doesn’t just preserve bread; it changes it, from texture to how your body digests it. In this guide, I’ll … Read more

In French culture, it’s customary to bake or buy freshly made loaves of bread each day. In the Western side of the world however, it’s quite the opposite. Western breads are made to last anywhere from one to two weeks and often feature several preservatives. In some parts of the west fortunately there are French … Read more

I didn’t plan on becoming a milkshake scientist, I was just too full. After lunch, my friend and I couldn’t finish our Chick-fil-A milkshakes, so we did what any logical, overly confident people would do: we stuck them in the freezer “for later.” Seemed harmless. Smart, even. Fast-forward to the next day, I opened the … Read more

I didn’t freeze Greek yogurt because I read it online. I did it because I overbought during a Costco run and refused to watch it expire. You know how it goes—you’re walking through those warehouse aisles, you see the massive tub for basically the same price as a tiny one at the regular store, and … Read more

There’s nothing worse than dreaming about ice cream and finding your pint of Ben & Jerry’s has frozen solid as a I rock. I’ve been there more times than I care to admit. There’s nothing more upsetting than bending a spoon, trying to get some ice cream. After the last bent spoon, I decided to … Read more

I’ll never forget the day my aunt caught me red-handed throwing out a half-wilted bag of spinach. She gave me that look, part love, part “you really don’t know better yet”, and said, “Why are you wasting that? Just freeze it!” Turns out, she was right. Yes, you can freeze spinach,  and it freezes beautifully … Read more

Yes, you can freeze soda, but depending on the container, it can be risky if you’re not careful. In my freezer: Because soda is sealed and under pressure, freezing it can lead to bulging, leaks, or even bursts if it’s left too long. Below, I break down what’s actually happening when soda freezes, which containers … Read more

You know those weeks when you buy fresh broccoli with the best intentions, and a few days later it’s still sitting in the fridge, starting to look like it’s questioning your life choices?Same. That’s exactly why I started freezing broccoli. It’s not just a food-storage hack, it’s a way to save time, avoid waste, and … Read more

For years, I was one of those people, the ones who confidently say, “Oh yeah, you can freeze Alfredo sauce, just cool it first!” Every food blog I’d ever read agreed. The instructions were practically copy-pasted: Let the sauce cool, pour it into a container, label it, freeze it. Done. So, naturally, I believed them.One … Read more

Can spinach dip be frozen? We not only answer that question below, but we also take a look at the pros and cons of freezing this popular dip, along with how to go about freezing it properly. Can You Freeze Spinach Dip & Should You Be Doing This? Yes, you can freeze spinach dip, however, … Read more

Jalapenos are one of those peppers that enhances and brings the heat to whatever meal you are cooking. If you stocked up on loads of jalapenos, either they were on sale or you harvested a bunch and you have more than you can use at a given time, how do you go about storing them, … Read more

This all started with one question: Can you actually freeze Oreos? At first, it sounded ridiculous. They’re cookies, not leftovers. But then I saw people online raving about “frozen Oreos” like they were the second coming of dessert. So I decided to find out for myself. Spoiler: they’re amazing. The cream turns fudgy, the cookie … Read more

The first time someone told me they froze peanut butter, I laughed. Why would you freeze something that already sits fine in the pantry? Then I tried it. And I get it now. Freezing peanut butter isn’t about saving it from spoiling, it’s about making it more useful. Smoothie cubes that actually blend right, snack … Read more

Trying to figure out if it is possible to freeze kiwis or not? We created a short guide that will take e a deeper look at the right way to go about freezing kiwi fruit, as well as looking at some of the pros and cons in using this process for storage. [lwptoc] Can You … Read more

I’ll be honest, I froze Nutella once purely out of curiosity, not strategy. It wasn’t some TikTok experiment or recipe prep moment. I just thought, “hey, maybe this will turn into a chocolate bar.” It didn’t. What came out was stiff, grainy, and weirdly greasy, like fudge that got tired halfway through setting. I figured … Read more

Ever made a big stack of pancakes on Sunday and wished you could have that same magic on Tuesday? I’ve been freezing pancakes for years, after late-night breakfasts, lazy weekends, and mornings that start too early. When you do it right, they taste just as fluffy and buttery as the day you made them, proof … Read more

Cilantro aka coriander is a magical herb that is known to spice food from around the world and make them absolutely mouth-wateringly delicious. So what do you do if you have bought a bunch of cilantro, used what you needed and realized you have a ton of it left? If you store it in the … Read more

There is just something about those magical round absolutely magical donuts up above that makes it hard to just have one! If you have ever gone to the donut store, you know how easy it is to take home a dozen or more. Now I know it would be pretty greedy and also unhealthy to … Read more

I honestly didn’t know frozen grapes were a thing until I saw this random TikTok, and of course, I had to try it.Boy, I wish I’d known about this sooner. Yes, you can freeze grapes, in fact, you should be.Because once they’re frozen, something magical happens: they turn into bite-sized, frosty bursts of sweetness that … Read more