The beginnings of this list will be the food still frozen or canned last year. As the freezer is emptied and I begin to use the foods that I processed in 2015 I will change the date to reflect the current year's usage
This is not my freezer, just a random picture I snagged. My personal freezer may or may not look like this. I'm not saying one way or the other.
Freezer:
1 quart lady peas
1 quart squash
1 half pint whole small okra (cooked at the last minute on top of the peas)
3 packs brussels sprouts
16 oz. pack broccoli
1 pack frozen corn
1 quart bag frozen green bean casserole
1 bag chopped bell peppers (about 3 cups)
1 pack creamed spinach
1 pack cauliflower
2 pints cubed frozen peaches
1 cup blueberries
1 lb package browned ground beef
7 chicken breasts
1 pack cooked chicken
1 lb smoked turkey
2-1 lb packs uncooked ground beef
1 pork tenderloin
4 chopped sirloin "steaks"
1 1/2 lbs. smoked pulled pork
1 1/2 lb chicken legs
1 frozen breakfast bowl (I have no idea how long it has been in the freezer, but it is gone and I didn't die)
Canned:
1 quart tomatoes
1 pint plum sauce
I've been using the smidges in my freezer-partials of this and that. I think we are doing pretty well eating down the pantry, freezer, and fridge, and not wasting so that when I restock with lowest cost items, I'll actually know what we have and can meal plan around.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I am keeping the dual lists. In fact I am in the restocking process while I am still using last years. Go figure!
Deletemy freezer looks worse. why did nobody tell me i need a use em up list??
ReplyDeleteI have just now figured a use em up list is critical for me. I am just not mentally organized enough and am too easily distracted. I am hoping this will keep me on track, especially since I am currently refilling the freezer and canning season is just around the corner.
DeleteI love the idea of a "Use Em Up" list! I need to do that! :)
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of lady peas. :)
They are like very small black eyed peas but have a lighter flavor
ReplyDeleteMy upstairs freezer is a train wreck. Down stairs is just a car accident. ;p
ReplyDeleteI am not exactly sure what mine is other than a mess, but I am working on making this years produce much less cluttered. (And do we actually think this is going to happen?)
DeleteI love the unique meals that come out of "use em up" days :) My daughter not so much!
ReplyDeleteThat is what I am going to start calling them "Unique Meals"
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