Grocery bill money stretchers: Saving and Freezing Dairy

[sophisticatedtw]

Wow, what suggestions! Thanks for sharing the ways to utilize the dairy by freezing!

[thewheatguy]

@sophisticatedtw ~ Thank YOU for your encouraging comment! I'm glad you like the suggestions. We have 3 gallons of milk in the freezer now that we got when they were on sale for $2.50 a gallon. It's up to almost $4 again.... so we're set for a while. We always half that milk with instant milk to so it's a double stretcher. (o:

[wheatthins101]

very helpful, thank you!! =D

[thewheatguy]

@wheatthins101 ~ Thank you for the kind comment. Delighted the info is helpful. More tips coming (have to edit my bloopers out!)

Blessings,

Donna

[MrAk1955]

Hello, I just received my chest freezer yesteday at Lowe's. So I googled how to freeze produce. Your video is great, now I know how to freeze milk. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Alan

[thewheatguy]

@MrAk1955 ~ Hey! Sorry that I'm so slow on the reply! Thanks for watching and for the encouraging words. Hope you're filling that freezer!

Best Blessings,

Donna

[crewlla]

I knew that :) its better to do it with homo milk (if you get that in the states)

[thewheatguy]

@crewlla ~ I do believe all milk in the US is homogenized....unless it is raw. Which raw milk is illegal to seel for human consumption in most states...

A good SHAKE works wonders betweent thaws though! (o:

[meow98]

I really like your videos, by the way. I want to see more of your hidden deals in the supermarket ones. I love those. nothing like treasure hunting!

[thewheatguy]

@meow98 - As soon as I get more familiar with the grocery store in our new town (this vid was two moves ago!) I want to do that.... they don't seem to have the same set up...so I have to investigate more!

Thanks for you kind encouragement!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[meow98]

I saw a video where you freeze cheese, thaw, and then just crumble in recipes. why grate?

[thewheatguy]

@meow98 - True you can do that. Sometimes though the cheese seems 'mushy' after that - so for the texture reasons or needing it shredded for appearance it can still be shredded first then frozen. But you are right...if looks and texture don't matter...just taste....freeze then crumble works the same to keep cheeze longer.

Thanks for the extra info!

Greatly appreciated!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[prettymakeupprincess]

I just came across your videos and think they're great! I learned a lot from them! Thank you!!!

[thewheatguy]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment!!

I'm glad you are enjoying them.....

A new one on popcorn flavors is coming up today!!! Hope you enjoy it too!

Blessings!

Donna

[thewheatguy]

Isn't it amazing what we can learn when we really watch and want to be mentored by an older generation....my Poppie is awesome! Still cuts his napkins into quarters...(o:

Sorry the giant delay in my reply - we've been on the road and busy lately!

Best Blessings!

Donna

[lulugemini]

My grandparents were from the depression too...I do all the saving things you do. If I don't have buttermilk, I use reg milk soured with white vinegar or lemon juice...Great Tips, ThX!

[mehjarkm]

Wow! This video was really helpful! Thank you soooo much:)

[AsintheDaysofNoah]

Do you know how long the blocks of cheese last in the refrigerator??? I know they age cheese, but don't know if it will go moldy if I don't open it. Thanks

[thewheatguy]

I know cheese that has not been frozen already lasts for about 1 month in the fridge. You can lengthen that time by first wrapping it in wax paper (helps wisk away moisture). I would think that the frozen cheese once thawed would have a month maximum as well, but moisture and condensation add to the factoring so it's not exact.

GREAT QUESTION!I'm glad you asked!

Best Blessings! Donna

PS: Don't gag - you can cut off mold and use the rest. Cheese is often molded to age it.

[Pricklyash1]

I going to buy a little freezer

[thewheatguy]

Over time (and extra gas to the store saved) they really do come in handy to have a full 'stock' at your finger tips! I love BOTH my freezers (o: (Hand me downs I couldn't refuse!)

Best Blessings - thanks for watching/commenting!

[thewheatguy]

That is a GREAT question that I didn't think to cover! Thanks for submitting this comment!

To the best of my knoweledge 6 months is about the window for dairy (milk especially) in the feezer. Once thawed a week is the safest window.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Best Blessings

[smul1124]

How long can I leave the milk in the freezer? With 4 kids I'm sure it is going to go fast but I wanted to know just how long it will be stay fresh.

Keep the great tips coming !!

[hawaii8087]

I don't use milk much but i like cheese. Its so pricey tho but now i will stock some up in my little freezer!

Thanks!

[thewheatguy]

That's a great idea too! For recipes and such! Cool...Thanks for sharing it.

Shredded cheese freezes the best.

Thanks for watching!

Best Blessings!

[OhItsJustMe2]

Great tips!

When I freeze milk, I pour it into one cup plastic containers, let it freeze, then remove from the containers and place into a gallon ziplock freezer bag and place back into the freezer. When you need a cup of milk, just pull out one block, place it in a bowl and let it thaw. I have never had a problem with the blocks sticking together in the ziplock bag.

I didnt know you could freeze cheese. I will have to try it.

Great video! Thanks!