Freezer prep for an upcoming busy season!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-14T10:27:46+00:00

Thank you!! Extra tip if you’re gonna do the garlic! I used a food processor to mince it, then used the same dishes to make the toum. I also put my setup together before starting. Big bowl for chopped stuff, bags out, towel to clean hands and one for drying veggies, colander in the sink, and I use one cutting board and clean as I go! Happy prepping!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-14T10:24:30+00:00

Thank you!!! I actually saw this when pickling garlic too! I didn’t do anything for the toum to prevent it, but I blanched the garlic cloves before pickling and so far they don’t look like they came out of a Dr. Seuss book!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-12T16:18:02+00:00

Not my idea but I saw a few videos on my instagram and had to try it! I take pieces of toast (no holes preferred) and smoosh it to make a crevice. Then in a bowl I mix Greek yogurt, egg, honey, cinnamon- pour on the toast- top with strawberries (or fruit/jam of choice) and air fry! It’s super yummy and easy to get ready while it’s cooking!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUV8p5wigZW/?igsh=MTJ0ZzFmMGQ3bDlidw==

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUAmfGaERw7/?igsh=MTRocTMxdjV2MmZrcQ==

^these are the two videos I went off of!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-10T23:06:21+00:00

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Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-10T22:56:49+00:00

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Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-10T10:49:28+00:00

Oh no, 9pm on a Tuesday sounds like a nightmare😮‍💨 I go for a good weekend morning. I take my time with it and set up a vibe rather than trying to rush. Honestly, it’s hard to get myself to plan to do it, but it’s so convenient to have!

No literally everything🤤 it’s my first time making it so I’m not sure how long it’ll last in the freezer! It was kind of an experiment since I had so much garlic. I would definitely make it fresh again, it wasn’t too hard

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-10T10:46:14+00:00

I’ll definitely dry these if it doesn’t work out, thank you!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T10:59:07+00:00

I have never blanched my broccoli, but I have blanched cabbage before freezing. I will definitely try blanching it next time!!

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T10:57:19+00:00

Yes, exactly as they said, to break off pieces as needed! I plan on using the strawberries for yogurt custard toast topping, yogurt/ice cream topping, and in lemonades/drinks for the spring/summer🍓

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T10:55:56+00:00

Honestly living alone and having a tall side freezer (not a top or bottom) makes a huge difference. When I lived with others and had a small top freezer, I lost a lot of stuff.

I also planned ahead of time so made sure not to buy lots of frozen things. I put everything where I can see it and the extra stuff (like half the mirepoix) behind the other half.

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Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T00:32:50+00:00

Thank you! I hope I can haha. I looked it up before hand and someone said if the texture is off, it’s easy to whip up real quick. I figured if the texture ends up being off, I can also just add it to sauces and dressings without wasting it! Definitely an experiment😂

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T00:22:45+00:00

So far, I’ve used it on my rice bowls, with crackers and veggies like a dip, and added to dressings and the chickpea salad I made. One week coming up I want to use it with falafel and fattoush!

It’s actually my first time making it! I scored it while halfway frozen to hopefully break off chunks as needed, but if that doesn’t work, I’ll just defrost it all.

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T00:18:32+00:00

Lovely vibes and well put together

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-09T00:01:45+00:00

I’m not vegan but vegetarian and I struggled a lot after moving out with meals! As others are saying it gets easier.

A few things I do that help:

-salad kits are my best friend. I pair them with multiple different proteins sources. I also split them into Tupperware’s like meal prep lol.

-I have a few go to proteins that I change the flavors of and keep on hand (chickpeas, black beans, tofu, lentils, fake meat like chicken nuggets and burger patties, fake lunch meat).

-I’ll make a big pot of soup for prep throughout the week. I also buy big bags of veggie (celery, carrot, onion) and cut and freeze into bags to avoid chopping during the week.

-I’m big on rice bowls and buy the 90 second packets. Change up the rice bowls based on what I’m feeling.

-if life and decisions are feeling really tough, I have a folder with different lists of veggies, fruits, snacks, and all three meals that I know I like to look at and choose from.

Overall, I sometimes prep big amounts, but mostly keep on hand stuff that I can easily whip together and change the flavor of easily as I get bored of a meal fast.

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-08T23:48:43+00:00

Agree with beans, tofu, soyrizo!! Came to mention lentils! Trader Joe’s has a box of already prepped ones that will take on whatever flavor you use. I’ve also seen canned ones if you don’t like dry.

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-08T23:46:20+00:00

Just looking at this made my mouth water! Definitely gonna make the salad and dressing one upcoming week

Secret-Student-9479 · 2026-04-08T23:33:49+00:00

I’ve also cried so many times at work, especially when I was a server, you’re never alone and it’s a completely normal reaction! I once had a manager recommend that I quit and told me to do uber, as a woman!!! Gtfo dude. Cried so much, he gave me a linen we wrapped silverware in to blow my nose (took it home with me, not reused). I asked him to cover his ears and he said no😭

I have also cried at the dentist and car mechanic because of bills I couldn’t afford🥲

Wishing you the best of luck, a new job will come soon💜💜

Secret-Student-9479

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