This book is very informative it takes you through the stages of preparation for freezing to ensure that you do not end up with a mushy pile on defrost. I particularly like the A-Z of foods and individualised instructions for each fruit/vegetable.
This book has helped me to economise and reduce waste. I previously had not realised that freshly prepared foods such as Bacon Wrapped Jalapeños could be frozen. I knew the individual components could be frozen but did not think that the end product was (my lack of personal knowledge!) This means that all left overs can be carefully packed in the freezer for fast meals midweek and less food waste all round.
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Wonderful comprehensive book on freezing fruits and vegetables. Freezing basics are covered first. Here you learn all about the science of freezing, techniques, containers, tools, and freezers. Next is the freezing Produce A to Z. Here you learn how to prep, freeze, thaw and cook. All presented in easy to read and reference format. Many recipes are also included and the pictures are gorgeous. An excellent book to keep on hand. I look forward to adding this book to my collection.
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This is a solid offering for freezer preparation for vegetables and fruits, pie fillings, broths, and assorted other things. There are many great tips included for all stages of the freezing process, as well as practical tips for taking care of the reader's freezer as well. While I personally appreciate this title and am likely to purchase it for my own collection, I don't believe my library will purchase it as it's fairly niche.

If you have a garden and want an alternative to canning, you need Freeze Fresh. It clearly and concisely explains how to freeze your abundant harvests (or farmer’s market/supermarket sale finds). It covers 55 fruits, vegetables and herbs. It also includes recipes used before freezing and many more using the frozen bounty itself.

I was surprised by what you can freeze. Avocado? Yes! That will save me crying over the brown dried up ones in the bottom of the bag. Celery? Citrus? Surprising, yes! However, the item I can’t wait to make are freezer pickles. Recipes for three types are included.

Freeze Fresh is a great way to avoid food waste while ensuring that fresh produce is always ready in your freezer. 5 stars and a favorite!

Thanks to Storey Publishing and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I've always wondered how to freeze fruit and veggies to use throughout the year. I've tried many methods, but none of them worked for me. This book is easy to understand and I followed the directions and it works great. Looking forward to freezing lemons this summer to use thought-out the year in my ice tea.

The variety of ways to freeze fresh produce goes way beyond what I thought. I love this book. It gives me ideas for all the seasonal fruit I love to eat as well as new recipes to use them. I never thought about making a compote with them.

I absolutely loved this book! I'm an avid home cook and always (unfortunately) buy too much produce. My frustration with things going bad had hit an all-time high. I'd tried a million different containers and products that claim to extend the life of my fruits and veggies, to no avail. And I'd, of course, tried freezing in the past, but there's a science to it and I simply didn't have the knowledge. This book has made a MASSIVE difference. It sounds so simple, but I learned how to freeze—and most important, how to prep for freezing and how to thaw/defrost. No more guesswork. Now, I have the tools and the knowledge to make it work. This book has been a serious game changer.

If you want to freeze fruits and vegetables, this is the book for you. It has alot of information but not in an overwhelming way.

The book starts off with why freezing fruits and veggies are a good thing and then explains the various techniques, types of containers that work best, and other supplies you may need. Then it lists the fruits/veggies from A to Z instructing you how to prep, freeze, and if there are any special thawing instructions. There are also some recipes to make with the frozen ingredients. My personal favorite was the Banana Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting. It was so good and didn't last long. I also learned you can freeze lemon zest which means I don't have to waste part of the lemon when I just need the juice so there's less waste.

Freeze Fresh by Crystal Schmidt is superb! For me, the book should be titled the Freezer Bible for How to Freeze Produce.

From beauty, to layout, to fantastic information to quick ease of use this book has it all! Crystal for me is the Queen of Freeze! What more could someone want than this book for how to freeze produce? It has it all! From which methods, why freeze, the science of freezing, techniques, which containers to use for which produce, helpful tools and supplies, listing produce alphabetically, and recipes! There is also guidance on making desserts with frozen fruit which can get tricky and I took so much from that section Also, I made her Green Enchilada Sauce recipe from frozen tomatillos I had from last summer and fantastico! I am addicted to it! I put it on everything from eggs, quesadillas, anything I can think to put it on it goes there it's that good!

I am buying this book when it comes out and giving it as gifts to everyone I love. I have never read a cookbook where I have wanted to make every recipe but Crystal's photographs make me want to approach this like a Julia Child cookbook. I want to make the Vanilla Pear Sauce recipe like yesterday but will wait for pear season. Crystal Schmidt knows how to write a cookbook, celebrate food and inspire! I grow a lot of food on my average and teach how to grow food and this book will be well used throughout the year. Too much food waste happens and if more people are taught how to correctly freeze food and preserve food it's a great thing. All of us can benefit from this well-thought-out book. If you want a cookbook with gorgeous photos, a great layout, and recipes and the bonus of this book can save you money this is the one for many!

This is a wonderful guide on how to freeze fruits, veggies, and herbs in numerous ways, both by themselves as whole foods and preserves and as part of great freezer-safe meals!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful book. It is filled with really helpful information about the best way to freeze foods, how long it stays good while frozen, how to best defrost it, etc. I learned a lot from this book. And the pictures are beautiful as well.

This book is great. I freeze a lot of food as I grow my own vegetables and I also buy in bulk to take advantage of the seasons. I have learnt a lot from this book - who would have thought that one could freeze avocado, as well as other things. There is a great introduction to method and any problems that may arise such as freezer burn. Next is a beautifully photograph section, in alphabetical order of how to freeze the fresh item, and recipe and freezing information of the finished dish.
I really recommend this book, especially in these busy times - such a time saver in the end.

The author makes freezing vegetables and fruit easy. This is good book for individuals looking for ways to eat fresher (via frozen) and possibly cheaper. The candied jalapeno recipe stood out as one of the recipes that I would try but there are several side dishes and desserts that stand out. Whether you grow your own or buy, this book provided recommendations on ways to save the produce not used the first time by freezing until you have enough for the next time.

Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. I am excited to read and review this book because I am aiming to get into freezing foods to save money & waste less food product. I actually have bought a vacuum sealer and freeze meats, but I need to learn more about how to do other types of foods and best practices. Just glancing quickly through the book, you can tell that there are really high quality photographs and lots of content. The book itself is divided into Freezing Basics -- the why, how, when types of sections, and then a "freezing produce from A to Z" index (pretty cool idea). The produce a-z index has a variety of examples, not too many, and most are very common so it's useable information. The section about "the science of freezing fruits & vegetables" was very informative and provided some lasting knowledge that would help understand HOW/WHY you're freezing the foods and what the appropriate practice is for your aims/items.

The content is presented in quick, clear, and straight forward sections alongside high quality food photography. In some sections, there are step-by-step instructions with visuals and there are recipes. Really, this book provides important information, nice pictures, and useable recipes for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare and/or save food.

Fresh food wastage is a big thing in my house. I try my best not to, but regardless of good planning, some things last longer than others from the weekly shop.

I remember once trying to google how to freeze my fresh veg because I didn't want it going bad. Google advice was conflicting and confused me even more. So I'm so glad to finally have a place where I can find out how to make my fresh food last.

The author suggest ways to freeze foods to maximise their flavour.

Some recipes are included and she also describes how to use the food from frozen.

A must have book for a family kitchen and I won't be as hesitant to buy more veg in bulk.

[Review of uncorrected page proofs for NetGalley; Foreword & Index not provided]
I just sat reading the table of contents over and over for the longest time--things I never considered freezing. Schmidt lives and gardens in Wisconsin so her growing season vs. mine in NC are vastly different. She's freezing things I can get fresh just any old time but once I read her tips and recipes I started thinking about all of the food waste I have. Being able to readily get more onions isn't necessarily a great thing. I was just reading this title to review it but I found myself making notes and hoping I'd remember to change some habits (veggie scrap bag in the freezer for stock--heck yeah).
In addition to instructions for prepping and freezing around 50 fruits, vegetables, and herbs (again, genius), Schmidt also includes consumer tips about purchasing a freezer and provides great practical tips about various freezing methods, the merits of various types of containers, supplies & tools, and thawing instructions. I grew up in a family that gardened and preserved and I've (often unwillingly) participated in canning & freezing since childhood. I picked up tons of helpful tips from Fresh Freeze. But this book will also serve beginners. My fave thing: she offers great advice for small batch preserving.

Brilliant book, great for someone on a budget to be able to buy fruit and veg when its on a deal in the shops and then be able to freeze it if they wont be using it straight away

This was a great book! I really enjoyed it and I will definitely be using it as a reference when freezing fruits and veggies in the future.

This book exceeded my expectations! As a casual gardener, I am looking for more ways to preserve my harvest. I was very surprised at the numerous recipes this book contains along with beautiful full color photography. Some examples are broccoli cheddar soup and banana cake and boy they look yummy! I’ve frozen some foods in the past but noticed several mistakes I’ve made by reading this along with finding out that I could freeze some things with flavor already included, such a sweet corn. The book starts out with the history of freezer foods, techniques, containers or bags used, types of freezers with pros and cons, organization and as I mentioned above the recipes that are divided into categories pertaining to the vegetable or fruit being frozen. Also, I finally found a use for those plentiful garlic scapes I have every year.
I was given an early review copy but will be adding this book to my personal collection when available and will be gifting a copy to a family member who loves to cook and garden.

Excellent!! Jam packed with information on how to freeze for preservation of so many different fruits and vegetables. There were so many that I didn’t realize could be frozen, very informative and practical. It also includes a fantastic selection of various recipes for the featured fruits and vegetables. This is another cookbook that I will be purchasing upon release for my own reference and collection. Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me a temporary copy in exchange for an honest review.