Re: A question for you~~~~

[Guest guest]

Shirley, I'm not Lea Ann, but I do freeze fruit. Among my favorites

for the VM are:

peaches (pitted and cut up)

cherries (pitted first, mainly in mid summer when they are so

wonderful)

watermelon (cut up)  also other melons in summer

I buy Mangoes, mixed berries, strawberries, peaches any any other

mixtures Costco comes up with, in reclosable bags at Costco.

I don't freeze bananas, because I am allergic to them, but you

certainly can, peeled first as they are a royal pain to peel once

frozen.

I don't freeze apples or grapes (although I have frozen grapes in

summer, I prefer them fresh).

Velda

On 4/14/2012 6:24 PM, Shirley wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…

I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new VitaMix.

Plotting and planning the  things I want to try!

My question may be answered on your pages someplace, but I

am not sure quite how to get the info I am looking for yet.

I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use in

Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on grapes, pears,

and other things that we have a lot of at 1 time. Some

seasonal fruits will be around later as well. What can I

safely freeze to have on hand. I know I can buy a lot of

frozen fruit but hope to prepare my own when I can.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

Thank you! Just needed to know how the others are doing things. I am very excited to get started. (I hope for delivery this next week) My daughter is next door and has had hers for about 1 year. She has been giving me tips and we will have lots of fun when mine gets here!Thanks again!ShirleyOn Apr 14, 2012, at 10:37 PM, Velda wrote:

Shirley, I'm not Lea Ann, but I do freeze fruit. Among my favorites

for the VM are:

peaches (pitted and cut up)

cherries (pitted first, mainly in mid summer when they are so

wonderful)

watermelon (cut up) also other melons in summer

I buy Mangoes, mixed berries, strawberries, peaches any any other

mixtures Costco comes up with, in reclosable bags at Costco.

I don't freeze bananas, because I am allergic to them, but you

certainly can, peeled first as they are a royal pain to peel once

frozen.

I don't freeze apples or grapes (although I have frozen grapes in

summer, I prefer them fresh).

Velda

On 4/14/2012 6:24 PM, Shirley wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…

I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new VitaMix.

Plotting and planning the things I want to try!

My question may be answered on your pages someplace, but I

am not sure quite how to get the info I am looking for yet.

I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use in

Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on grapes, pears,

and other things that we have a lot of at 1 time. Some

seasonal fruits will be around later as well. What can I

safely freeze to have on hand. I know I can buy a lot of

frozen fruit but hope to prepare my own when I can.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

Gosh, I freeze most any fruit. Right now I am freezing chunks of apples for ice cream. The only thing I do I squeeze a little lemon juice on them. In summer I freeze berries when they are plentiful. Peaches and plums. I take the pits out first. Bananas, of course but not because I can't get them year but I always have a few that are eating too ripe to eat out of hand. I've even frozen grapes. I love snacking on frozen grapes. I'll be curious if there is a fruit you can't freeze.Sent from my iPadHDOn Apr 14, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Shirley <jallen03@...> wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new VitaMix. Plotting and planning the things I want to try!My question may be answered on your pages someplace, but I am not sure quite how to get the info I am looking for yet.I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use in Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on grapes, pears, and other things that we have a lot of at 1 time. Some seasonal fruits will be around later as well. What can I safely freeze to have on hand. I know I can buy a lot of frozen fruit but hope to prepare my own when I can.Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

If you find certain mixtures you like, and are buying fresh, I like

to freeze on a piece of parchment on a cookie sheet, then put

together mixtures and amounts I like and put i ziplock baggies to

dump into smoothies.

I like carrots too (use them fresh) esp the organic one's as they

are so sweet.

Unlike some others, I almost always add a cup or so of filtered

water to my frozen mixture and unfrozen ingredients, as it helps me

get it spinning. I dilute to the consistency I like.

I also like putting a spoonful of flax seed (whole) in and the VM

grinds them along with the other ingredients.

One thing I hear consistently when people start, is, not running

long enough to grind stuff like flax and firmer fruits and veggies.

Don't be afraid, as you won't break the VM. Add ice or frozen fruit

as needed to keep it cool, if you need to run to smooth out chunky

stuff.

Velda

On 4/14/2012 7:47 PM, Shirley wrote:

Thank you! Just needed to know how the others are doing things.

I am very excited to get started. (I hope for delivery this next

week) My daughter is next door and has had hers for about 1

year. She has been giving me tips and we will have lots of fun

when mine gets here!

Thanks again!

Shirley

On Apr 14, 2012, at 10:37 PM, Velda wrote:

 

Shirley, I'm not Lea Ann, but I do freeze fruit.

Among my favorites for the VM are:

peaches (pitted and cut up)

cherries (pitted first, mainly in mid summer when they

are so wonderful)

watermelon (cut up)  also other melons in summer

I buy Mangoes, mixed berries, strawberries, peaches

any any other mixtures Costco comes up with, in

reclosable bags at Costco.

I don't freeze bananas, because I am allergic to them,

but you certainly can, peeled first as they are a

royal pain to peel once frozen.

I don't freeze apples or grapes (although I have

frozen grapes in summer, I prefer them fresh).

Velda

On 4/14/2012 6:24 PM, Shirley wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…

I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new

VitaMix. Plotting and planning the  things I want

to try!

My question may be answered on your pages

someplace, but I am not sure quite how to get the

info I am looking for yet.

I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use

in Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on

grapes, pears, and other things that we have a lot

of at 1 time. Some seasonal fruits will be around

later as well. What can I safely freeze to have on

hand. I know I can buy a lot of frozen fruit but

hope to prepare my own when I can.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

Awesome suggestions!! Thanks again!On Apr 14, 2012, at 10:56 PM, Velda wrote:

If you find certain mixtures you like, and are buying fresh, I like

to freeze on a piece of parchment on a cookie sheet, then put

together mixtures and amounts I like and put i ziplock baggies to

dump into smoothies.

I like carrots too (use them fresh) esp the organic one's as they

are so sweet.

Unlike some others, I almost always add a cup or so of filtered

water to my frozen mixture and unfrozen ingredients, as it helps me

get it spinning. I dilute to the consistency I like.

I also like putting a spoonful of flax seed (whole) in and the VM

grinds them along with the other ingredients.

One thing I hear consistently when people start, is, not running

long enough to grind stuff like flax and firmer fruits and veggies.

Don't be afraid, as you won't break the VM. Add ice or frozen fruit

as needed to keep it cool, if you need to run to smooth out chunky

stuff.

Velda

On 4/14/2012 7:47 PM, Shirley wrote:

Thank you! Just needed to know how the others are doing things.

I am very excited to get started. (I hope for delivery this next

week) My daughter is next door and has had hers for about 1

year. She has been giving me tips and we will have lots of fun

when mine gets here!

Thanks again!

Shirley

On Apr 14, 2012, at 10:37 PM, Velda wrote:

Shirley, I'm not Lea Ann, but I do freeze fruit.

Among my favorites for the VM are:

peaches (pitted and cut up)

cherries (pitted first, mainly in mid summer when they

are so wonderful)

watermelon (cut up) also other melons in summer

I buy Mangoes, mixed berries, strawberries, peaches

any any other mixtures Costco comes up with, in

reclosable bags at Costco.

I don't freeze bananas, because I am allergic to them,

but you certainly can, peeled first as they are a

royal pain to peel once frozen.

I don't freeze apples or grapes (although I have

frozen grapes in summer, I prefer them fresh).

Velda

On 4/14/2012 6:24 PM, Shirley wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…

I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new

VitaMix. Plotting and planning the things I want

to try!

My question may be answered on your pages

someplace, but I am not sure quite how to get the

info I am looking for yet.

I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use

in Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on

grapes, pears, and other things that we have a lot

of at 1 time. Some seasonal fruits will be around

later as well. What can I safely freeze to have on

hand. I know I can buy a lot of frozen fruit but

hope to prepare my own when I can.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

Hello Shirley,Sorry for my late reply, but I see there are a lot of great answers already!As everyone mentioned, just about any fruit can be frozen:http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_freeze_fruitAnd as Velda recommended, I like to "flash freeze" the things that might stick together.Here is a past thread kind of related to this topic:/message/22024Be sure to read the follow up comments to mine additional gems of useful information!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))><

On Apr 14, 2012, at 9:24 PM, Shirley wrote:

Dear Lea Ann…I am waiting (im)patiently for my brand new VitaMix. Plotting and planning the things I want to try!My question may be answered on your pages someplace, but I am not sure quite how to get the info I am looking for yet.I am wondering what fruits I can freeze to use in Smoothies. Sometimes we have a great sale on grapes, pears, and other things that we have a lot of at 1 time. Some seasonal fruits will be around later as well. What can I safely freeze to have on hand. I know I can buy a lot of frozen fruit but hope to prepare my own when I can.Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!Thanks, Shirley

[Guest guest]

Yes, the VM allows me to save all those fruits that have become too ripe and I

used to throw out. When they are nearing the end of their fridge or counter

life, I chop them up and put them in the freezer for use in the VM.

Right now I have a bunch of pears that need to go into the freezer. Also, I

hate eating an apple with a mushy consistency. If I get an apple that I don't

like the texture of, I quarter it and throw it into the freezer for my VM use.

Then I get another apple cut up to enjoy raw.

I recently found a bag a pineapple in the freezer that had gotten lost in the

depths. It must have been in there a long time as I had a bag of frozen,

recently cut up pineapple that I've been using. Anyway, I did toss it because

it looked less than appetizing. So my advice on pineapple is to use it within a

few months.