Re: Tip about Spinach and storage.spoilage

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Wow great tip. Thanks for sharing. I agree. Goes bad before I can finish it.

Caryl

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On Jul 21, 2012, at 9:39 AM, " susieo461 " <susieo461@...> wrote:

> When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the

demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach said she

buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the freezer when she gets

home. This appealed to me because to buy the larger package is much more

economical but I have spoilage before I finish it. Well, I came home, put the

Spinach into the freezer and voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my

first green smoothie I got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking

together, breaks like potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so

glad I heard about that trick!

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I do this too. Being I make smoothies for a lot of people, they all bring big bags. I just make sure the bags are still sealed and drop them in my deep freeze. After I've opened them, I fold the bag over right and seal it with a piece of tape and back in the freezer it goes. Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 21, 2012, at 10:47 AM, Goodman <joyfulimpress@...> wrote:

Wow great tip. Thanks for sharing. I agree. Goes bad before I can finish it. Caryl

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On Jul 21, 2012, at 9:39 AM, "susieo461" <susieo461@...> wrote:

> When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach said she buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the freezer when she gets home. This appealed to me because to buy the larger package is much more economical but I have spoilage before I finish it. Well, I came home, put the Spinach into the freezer and voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my first green smoothie I got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking together, breaks like potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so glad I heard about that trick!

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Thanks for the tip!! I usually use one bag a week, but by the end of

the week it's beginning to get slimey.

Tip about Spinach and storage.spoilage

When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the

demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach

said she buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the

freezer when she gets home. This appealed to me because to buy the

larger package is much more economical but I have spoilage before I

finish it. Well, I came home, put the Spinach into the freezer and

voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my first green smoothie I

got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking together, breaks like

potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so glad I heard

about that trick!

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I also buy the 40 0z pkg, put it in a ziplock bag and put in the freezer. Some people think to be strong is to never feel pain. In reality, the strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it, accept and learn from it. From: <nyyanks242002@...>

Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:02 AM Subject: Re: Tip about Spinach and storage.spoilage

Thanks for the tip!! I usually use one bag a week, but by the end of

the week it's beginning to get slimey.

Tip about Spinach and storage.spoilage

When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the

demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach

said she buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the

freezer when she gets home. This appealed to me because to buy the

larger package is much more economical but I have spoilage before I

finish it. Well, I came home, put the Spinach into the freezer and

voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my first green smoothie I

got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking together, breaks like

potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so glad I heard

about that trick!

[Guest guest]

I freeze many of my smoothie ingredients, greens and fruits/berries. Celery, peppers, blueberries, strawberries all freeze well for smoothies. I've had the same issue with stuff going bad before I can get to it.

[Guest guest]

Can you freeze Kale as well?

Donna

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I don't really know but one of the comments on my spinach tip says she freezes

all her greens. I think I would try a couple of leaves overnight and see what

they look like in the morning.

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I just learned this neat trick as well. The other day I was at the store and noticed they had marked down a lot of organic pre packaged greens that had a few days until their expiration date. I bought a bunch of it and froze it for my smoothies. It was a great find! Mimi

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When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach said she buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the freezer when she gets home. This appealed to me because to buy the larger package is much more economical but I have spoilage before I finish it. Well, I came home, put the Spinach into the freezer and voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my first green smoothie I got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking together, breaks like potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so glad I heard about that trick!

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Are you washing your spinach BEFORE freezing, or after? Curious. Thanks.

Carol

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> When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the

demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach said she

buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the freezer when she gets

home. This appealed to me because to buy the larger package is much more

economical but I have spoilage before I finish it. Well, I came home, put the

Spinach into the freezer and voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my

first green smoothie I got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking

together, breaks like potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so

glad I heard about that trick!

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[Guest guest]

It would have to be prewashed before freezing as if you thaw out the frozen spinach it will turn into soft mush.It only stays whole if it is frozen hard.  Freezing breaks cell walls.Pat M.

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Are you washing your spinach BEFORE freezing, or after? Curious. Thanks.

Carol

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> When I was watching a demo at Costco (and purchasing a Vitamix) the demonstrator told me that a lady who had talked to her about Spinach said she buys the big package (40 oz) at Costco and just putsin the freezer when she gets home. This appealed to me because to buy the larger package is much more economical but I have spoilage before I finish it. Well, I came home, put the Spinach into the freezer and voila! The next morning when I wanted to make my first green smoothie I got out the Spinach. It was frozen, not sticking together, breaks like potato chips and works very well in the smoothie. I so glad I heard about that trick!

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[Guest guest]

So how long does it stay useable when frozen?

We have found that they have a great price on organic baby spinach at Cash and

Carry stores but it comes in a huge container double the size of Costco

containers.

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> Yes I do the same for the kale.  I remove the stem, put in a ziplock and

freeze.  Break off what I want in my smoothie when I want it.  Gab

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strongest people are the ones who feel it, understand it, accept and learn from

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