Comments on: Freezer Cooking February: Methods and Resources

By: cHowToSave with cHowSheSaved

cHowToSave with cHowSheSaved — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:06:42 +0000

[...] case you are new to this series, so far I’ve covered a few Freezer Cooking Methods, Resources/Books to consider, Supplies to Have on Hand and Tips on Recipe [...]

By: coupongeek

coupongeek — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:36:59 +0000

I just use what I have on hand and what’s on a good deal. So the amount varies. If you coupon a lot and watch sales, you can keep your costs way down. Also, you have to figure in time. So if that place is only $129 and you get 12 meals from it and more time with your children, make sure you factor that in, as well. I did go to one of those businesses many years ago but ours cost a lot more. Their meals were real good but a little more gourmet than our tastes. And I actually did find that I saved money doing it myself. If you find you can make cheap meals yourself, just double a few recipes each week and then the next month, you’ll have your 12 meals ready to go and it won’t take you much time at all. You’ll probably find that you are spending less than the $129.

By: Brandi

Brandi — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:47:03 +0000

I am wondering how much it typically costs to make a large amount of the freezer meals. I have been going to a business near me for three years now, once a month to make our family’s meals. Since it really is just my husband and I eating the food (I have a 4 and 1 year old) we end up getting 2-3 meals out of each meal I make. I make the 6 meals (ends up actually giving us at least 12 meals) for $129.

By: Freezer Cooking February: Supplies & Recipe Choices : Coupon Geek

Freezer Cooking February: Supplies & Recipe Choices : Coupon Geek — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:05:32 +0000

[...] In my last segment, I talked about two of the methods of freezer cooking along with some book resources to check out for potential recipes. If you missed it, you can read it HERE. [...]

By: Jen from Germany

Jen from Germany — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:15:32 +0000

Another great way is to cook in the crockpot and double your recipe. I have a chicken tortilla soup that makes way too much for us. The extra always ends up in the freezer for another meal!

By: coupongeek

coupongeek — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:18:04 +0000

Ashley, I was thinking one of them did. Let me flip through the ones I have and see if I can find which one.

~Jaycie

By: coupongeek

coupongeek — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:17:02 +0000

Yes, the server is just being hit so many times right now, that’s why you are getting the error. I have heard of several getting their freebie requests through. Sorry for the frustration.

Jaycie

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:46:04 +0000

Do any of the books you recommend have nutritional info with the recipes? I, like you, try to eat healthier and only cook recipes with that info.

By: Shawanda

Shawanda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:12:29 +0000

I’m just learning how to freeze food. I’ve seen some bloggers write about how to prepare a month’s worth of food, but it sounds like too much work to take on over the weekend. Now that I know the basics of freezing, I think I’ll do as you suggest and start with doubling my recipes. Before, I was letting too much food spoil in the fridge.

Thanks for the book recommendations. I just conducted a quick search and found that Don’t Panic, Dinner’s in the Freezer is available at my local library.