Monday, April 29, 2013

Freezing Milk

I know this might seem like quite a silly post, but I've seen some things and thought, "Why in the world didn't I think of THAT?"  ;)  So... I'm posting it anyways~! 
 
When I buy milk I purchase the gallon since it's only 1.88- 1.99 depending on pricing in my area.  Half Gallons run around 1.65.   We don't normally drink that much milk and I'd hate to let it spoil in the refrigerator.  Previously,

Plastic containers are recomended since glass will break with freezing and defrosting.  I leave enough air headspace at the top of the jar since the milk expands during freezing.  Into the freezer it goes~   I like the smaller amounts since we don't drink that much.   If I want to make yogurt I can easily just take out one quart container since it equals to four cups~ the amount called for in my recipe.  
And how can I resist taking a macro shot of this lovely tatted hanky I found at the thrift store and used as a staging prop.  
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8 comments:

  1. Your photos are so pretty! I am amazed that you can get milk so cheap! Around here it's close to $4 a gallon....craziness! Thanks for the tips on freezing it. They might come in handy some day...:)

    Blessings, Vicky
    Life On Willie Mae Lane

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    1. Having moved here six months ago I'm still shocked at the prices of food so I'm pleased that I can get something...anything... cheap!!! ;)

      Thank you so much for mentioning my photos! I really try to sylize as best as I can so you made me smile!

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  2. Hi there! I'm visiting from Imparting Grace. I too can't believe how inexpensive you can get milk. I usually pay around $4 a gallon for non-organic. Organic is more like $6 a gallon. Needless to say, we don't buy a lot of organic milk. :) I think your photos are so pretty. Love that hanky too. Enjoy your week!

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    1. So glad that you popped on over for a visit Lisa!!!

      It's redonkulous how expensive milk is and thank you for your sweet comments about my piccys~ I really try my best at staging and am still learning.

      Have a wonderful day!

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  3. I visited last week from Claudia's and am dropping by this week to say, "Hi".

    This is very, very clever. I wouldn't have thought to freeze milk in jars, but this is a great idea. THanks for sharing. :-)

    XO,

    Sheila

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    1. It was just one of those things that dawned on me~ I should use them if I have them, right? ;P

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  4. Once more: I have to check how much a gallon is. ;-) Have a nice weekend. Regula

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    1. I'm quite shocked that we can get a gallon so cheaply when others are telling me they pay up to 4 dollars a gallon! Yikes!

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