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  1. Doing some of this myself!

    The Last of Winter: Using Up Your Home #Canned and #FrozenFoods

    April 9, 2026, Sandra Mitchell, #UMaineExtension

    "By the time April rolls around, the rhythm of the kitchen begins to shift. The bins of stored vegetables—once full in the fall—are noticeably lighter. The onions have softened, a few potatoes have begun to sprout, and the last of the carrots are tucked into the corners of the crisper drawer. In the freezer, bags of berries and containers of soup remain, but their number is dwindling. Shelves that held neatly stacked jars of tomatoes, beans, and pickles now show gaps. This is the quiet end of the storage season.

    For those who preserve food, April is not a time of abundance. It is a time of assessment, creativity, and careful use—a moment to take stock of what remains and use it well, while maintaining food safety and quality.

    Taking Inventory: What Do You Have Left?

    Before planning meals or preservation projects, it is worth taking a deliberate inventory of stored foods:

    - Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, winter squash)
    - Frozen produce (berries, vegetables, prepared meals, stocks)
    - Home-canned goods (vegetables, fruits, sauces, soups, pickles) [Also store-bought canned foods -- check dates and make sure cans aren't bulging or rusted]

    As you assess, check for quality and safety:

    - Discard root vegetables that are soft, moldy, or show signs of rot
    - Remove sprouts and green portions from potatoes before use
    - Examine home-canned jars for seal integrity and discard any with signs of spoilage (bulging lids, leakage, or off-odors)
    - Use frozen foods that have been well-wrapped and free of freezer burn first

    This process not only ensures safety but helps guide how to use remaining foods efficiently."

    extension.umaine.edu/food-heal

    #SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCooperativeExtension #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Recipes #FoodPreservation #CannedFood #FrozenFood #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

  2. Doing some of this myself!

    The Last of Winter: Using Up Your Home #Canned and #FrozenFoods

    April 9, 2026, Sandra Mitchell, #UMaineExtension

    "By the time April rolls around, the rhythm of the kitchen begins to shift. The bins of stored vegetables—once full in the fall—are noticeably lighter. The onions have softened, a few potatoes have begun to sprout, and the last of the carrots are tucked into the corners of the crisper drawer. In the freezer, bags of berries and containers of soup remain, but their number is dwindling. Shelves that held neatly stacked jars of tomatoes, beans, and pickles now show gaps. This is the quiet end of the storage season.

    For those who preserve food, April is not a time of abundance. It is a time of assessment, creativity, and careful use—a moment to take stock of what remains and use it well, while maintaining food safety and quality.

    Taking Inventory: What Do You Have Left?

    Before planning meals or preservation projects, it is worth taking a deliberate inventory of stored foods:

    - Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, winter squash)
    - Frozen produce (berries, vegetables, prepared meals, stocks)
    - Home-canned goods (vegetables, fruits, sauces, soups, pickles) [Also store-bought canned foods -- check dates and make sure cans aren't bulging or rusted]

    As you assess, check for quality and safety:

    - Discard root vegetables that are soft, moldy, or show signs of rot
    - Remove sprouts and green portions from potatoes before use
    - Examine home-canned jars for seal integrity and discard any with signs of spoilage (bulging lids, leakage, or off-odors)
    - Use frozen foods that have been well-wrapped and free of freezer burn first

    This process not only ensures safety but helps guide how to use remaining foods efficiently."

    extension.umaine.edu/food-heal

    #SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCooperativeExtension #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Recipes #FoodPreservation #CannedFood #FrozenFood #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

  3. Doing some of this myself!

    The Last of Winter: Using Up Your Home #Canned and #FrozenFoods

    April 9, 2026, Sandra Mitchell, #UMaineExtension

    "By the time April rolls around, the rhythm of the kitchen begins to shift. The bins of stored vegetables—once full in the fall—are noticeably lighter. The onions have softened, a few potatoes have begun to sprout, and the last of the carrots are tucked into the corners of the crisper drawer. In the freezer, bags of berries and containers of soup remain, but their number is dwindling. Shelves that held neatly stacked jars of tomatoes, beans, and pickles now show gaps. This is the quiet end of the storage season.

    For those who preserve food, April is not a time of abundance. It is a time of assessment, creativity, and careful use—a moment to take stock of what remains and use it well, while maintaining food safety and quality.

    Taking Inventory: What Do You Have Left?

    Before planning meals or preservation projects, it is worth taking a deliberate inventory of stored foods:

    - Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, winter squash)
    - Frozen produce (berries, vegetables, prepared meals, stocks)
    - Home-canned goods (vegetables, fruits, sauces, soups, pickles) [Also store-bought canned foods -- check dates and make sure cans aren't bulging or rusted]

    As you assess, check for quality and safety:

    - Discard root vegetables that are soft, moldy, or show signs of rot
    - Remove sprouts and green portions from potatoes before use
    - Examine home-canned jars for seal integrity and discard any with signs of spoilage (bulging lids, leakage, or off-odors)
    - Use frozen foods that have been well-wrapped and free of freezer burn first

    This process not only ensures safety but helps guide how to use remaining foods efficiently."

    extension.umaine.edu/food-heal

    #SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCooperativeExtension #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Recipes #FoodPreservation #CannedFood #FrozenFood #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

  4. Doing some of this myself!

    The Last of Winter: Using Up Your Home #Canned and #FrozenFoods

    April 9, 2026, Sandra Mitchell, #UMaineExtension

    "By the time April rolls around, the rhythm of the kitchen begins to shift. The bins of stored vegetables—once full in the fall—are noticeably lighter. The onions have softened, a few potatoes have begun to sprout, and the last of the carrots are tucked into the corners of the crisper drawer. In the freezer, bags of berries and containers of soup remain, but their number is dwindling. Shelves that held neatly stacked jars of tomatoes, beans, and pickles now show gaps. This is the quiet end of the storage season.

    For those who preserve food, April is not a time of abundance. It is a time of assessment, creativity, and careful use—a moment to take stock of what remains and use it well, while maintaining food safety and quality.

    Taking Inventory: What Do You Have Left?

    Before planning meals or preservation projects, it is worth taking a deliberate inventory of stored foods:

    - Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, winter squash)
    - Frozen produce (berries, vegetables, prepared meals, stocks)
    - Home-canned goods (vegetables, fruits, sauces, soups, pickles) [Also store-bought canned foods -- check dates and make sure cans aren't bulging or rusted]

    As you assess, check for quality and safety:

    - Discard root vegetables that are soft, moldy, or show signs of rot
    - Remove sprouts and green portions from potatoes before use
    - Examine home-canned jars for seal integrity and discard any with signs of spoilage (bulging lids, leakage, or off-odors)
    - Use frozen foods that have been well-wrapped and free of freezer burn first

    This process not only ensures safety but helps guide how to use remaining foods efficiently."

    extension.umaine.edu/food-heal

    #SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCooperativeExtension #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Recipes #FoodPreservation #CannedFood #FrozenFood #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

  5. Doing some of this myself!

    The Last of Winter: Using Up Your Home #Canned and #FrozenFoods

    April 9, 2026, Sandra Mitchell, #UMaineExtension

    "By the time April rolls around, the rhythm of the kitchen begins to shift. The bins of stored vegetables—once full in the fall—are noticeably lighter. The onions have softened, a few potatoes have begun to sprout, and the last of the carrots are tucked into the corners of the crisper drawer. In the freezer, bags of berries and containers of soup remain, but their number is dwindling. Shelves that held neatly stacked jars of tomatoes, beans, and pickles now show gaps. This is the quiet end of the storage season.

    For those who preserve food, April is not a time of abundance. It is a time of assessment, creativity, and careful use—a moment to take stock of what remains and use it well, while maintaining food safety and quality.

    Taking Inventory: What Do You Have Left?

    Before planning meals or preservation projects, it is worth taking a deliberate inventory of stored foods:

    - Root vegetables (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, winter squash)
    - Frozen produce (berries, vegetables, prepared meals, stocks)
    - Home-canned goods (vegetables, fruits, sauces, soups, pickles) [Also store-bought canned foods -- check dates and make sure cans aren't bulging or rusted]

    As you assess, check for quality and safety:

    - Discard root vegetables that are soft, moldy, or show signs of rot
    - Remove sprouts and green portions from potatoes before use
    - Examine home-canned jars for seal integrity and discard any with signs of spoilage (bulging lids, leakage, or off-odors)
    - Use frozen foods that have been well-wrapped and free of freezer burn first

    This process not only ensures safety but helps guide how to use remaining foods efficiently."

    extension.umaine.edu/food-heal

    #SolarPunkSunday #UMaineCooperativeExtension #FoodWaste #FoodSecurity #Recipes #FoodPreservation #CannedFood #FrozenFood #FoodSafety #FoodStorage

  6. I Tried 19 Frozen Pizzas—And the Winner Is a New Find That Won by a Landslide

    Few foods hit the spot quite like pizza. It’s comforting, nostalgic and one of those meals that almost everyone can agree on. But as much as I love grabbi…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Italiancheese #Cheese #cheesepizzas #frozenfoods #Frozenpizza #Italia #Italian #italiano #italy #JeanetteDonnarumma
    diningandcooking.com/2587109/i

  7. 5 Best Frozen Breakfast Burritos, According to Chefs

    Top chefs reveal the best frozen breakfast burritos you should buy. Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice a satisfying breakfast. Frozen breakfast burritos are stepping up their game and offer a quick, convenient way to st…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #breakfast #FoodTopics #frozenfoods #groceries #groceryshopping
    diningandcooking.com/2577258/5

  8. 4 Foods You Should Never Cook Straight from Frozen

    Reviewed by Dietitian Katey Davidson, M.Sc.FN, RD, CPT Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Some frozen foods cook well from frozen, but others should be thawed first. Thawing certain foods first can improve safe…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Cooking #Cookingchickenfromfrozen #frozenfoods #internaltemperatures #LauraM.Ali #nutritiousmeal
    diningandcooking.com/2567376/4

  9. 6 Best Frozen Lasagnas That Feed a Family for Under $15

    These affordable, family-sized frozen lasagnas are perfect for a hearty, fuss-free meal. Making lasagna from scratch is a time-consuming process, and not ideal on nights when you want dinner for the family on th…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Italiancheese #Cheese #frozenfoods #groceries #groceryshopping #Italia #Italian #italiano #italy #Pasta
    diningandcooking.com/2554853/6

  10. 7 Frozen Pizzas With More Cheese Than Any Other Brand

    Shop the 7 best frozen pizzas loaded with more gooey, delicious cheese than any other brand. I have a confession to make: I love frozen pizza. Some people scoff at the idea of freezer pizza and would rather spend triple the p…
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Italiancheese #Cheese #frozenfoods #Frozenpizza #groceries #Italia #Italian #italiano #italy
    diningandcooking.com/2551698/7

  11. 7 Best Frozen Beef Tacos in Grocery Stores

    Shoppers say these frozen beef tacos are worth stocking up on. As a California native, I love a good taco. The best tacos are made fresh and served out of a taco truck or little stand on a corn tortilla with onion and cilantro. However, most of us don’t have the luxury of enjoying …
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Food #FoodTopics #frozenfoods #groceries #groceryshopping
    diningandcooking.com/2541823/7

  12. The tamales have cooled down. Vacuum bagged, tagged, and ready for freezing.

    #food #frozenfoods #vacuumsealer #tamales