Comments on: Baking Day – Part 1 http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Connie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267197 Connie Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:40:59 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267197 My mom always froze bananas in the peel. They become pure mush after they thaw. Slit the peel and out they plop...I never found it too appetizing. However, I now freeze them like others have mentioned here on a flat tray lined with a Silpat (like Martha Stewart uses). After frozen I store them in a freezer bag. Already being peeled, they are ready to use in smoothies or thaw and in muffin or other recipes....I do my best to always keep frozen bananas on hand............. My mom always froze bananas in the peel. They become pure mush after they thaw. Slit the peel and out they plop…I never found it too appetizing. However, I now freeze them like others have mentioned here on a flat tray lined with a Silpat (like Martha Stewart uses). After frozen I store them in a freezer bag. Already being peeled, they are ready to use in smoothies or thaw and in muffin or other recipes….I do my best to always keep frozen bananas on hand………….

]]> By: Gayle McLaughlin http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267196 Gayle McLaughlin Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:57:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267196 Just wanted to let you know I mentioned your website/blog in my ehow article on the best ways to save money. http://www.ehow.com/how_4582092_save-money-today.html I think your blog can't be beat and I have you in my RSS feed. Thanks for all your help. Gayle Just wanted to let you know I mentioned your website/blog in my ehow article on the best ways to save money.
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I think your blog can’t be beat and I have you in my RSS feed. Thanks for all your help. Gayle

]]> By: Heather http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267195 Heather Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:55:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267195 When I freeze waffles or pancakes. I store them in one portion sizes. For instance one waffel per bag for the kids, and two for dad. I make whole wheat pancakes and waffels, so they are very filling! It's smart to make things ahead of time like this. When I was pregnant with our second baby I made casseroles in the square disposable baking pans that have plastic lids. I covered them with foil before adding the plastic lid, wrote the instructions for baking, and then stuck the lid on and put them in the freezer. It really helps to be organized and ready, and not just with food. I learn a lot about keeping my hous clean by reading Sink Reflection a book by the fly lady www.flylady.net When I freeze waffles or pancakes. I store them in one portion sizes. For instance one waffel per bag for the kids, and two for dad. I make whole wheat pancakes and waffels, so they are very filling!
It’s smart to make things ahead of time like this.
When I was pregnant with our second baby I made casseroles in the square disposable baking pans that have plastic lids. I covered them with foil before adding the plastic lid, wrote the instructions for baking, and then stuck the lid on and put them in the freezer.
It really helps to be organized and ready, and not just with food. I learn a lot about keeping my hous clean by reading Sink Reflection a book by the fly lady http://www.flylady.net

]]> By: anonymous http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267194 anonymous Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:10:29 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267194 To help those that wanted to know about bananas. We freeze them, yes the outside turns brown. We pull them out of the freezer, let them thaw on the counter a bit while mixing other stuff, then cut off the top and squeeze out the contents. It works well for baking. To help those that wanted to know about bananas. We freeze them, yes the outside turns brown. We pull them out of the freezer, let them thaw on the counter a bit while mixing other stuff, then cut off the top and squeeze out the contents. It works well for baking.

]]> By: Alaina http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267193 Alaina Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:51:02 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267193 I made Vanilla Scented Granola last night and let me tell you, it is sooo good! It is a very basic granola recipe that does not call for apricots, dates, or any other granola fruit. The recipe is on my blog if you would like to try it. Have fun today! I made Vanilla Scented Granola last night and let me tell you, it is sooo good! It is a very basic granola recipe that does not call for apricots, dates, or any other granola fruit.

The recipe is on my blog if you would like to try it.

Have fun today!

]]> By: Vonnie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267192 Vonnie Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:50:35 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267192 What is your yogurt recipe? What is your yogurt recipe?

]]> By: FishMama http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267191 FishMama Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:44:04 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267191 Great idea! Haven't done this since my family was the size of yours. I'll have to try it with all SIX kids next week. That would be a hoot! Great idea! Haven’t done this since my family was the size of yours. I’ll have to try it with all SIX kids next week. That would be a hoot!

]]> By: erica m http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267190 erica m Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:42:19 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267190 mom and I used to do this! if I had freezer space I'd do it for us! mom and I used to do this! if I had freezer space I’d do it for us!

]]> By: Sarah http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267189 Sarah Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:40:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267189 I would like to hear about the yogurt. I would like to hear about the yogurt.

]]> By: Valerie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267188 Valerie Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:32:27 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267188 I have freezed pancakes for years now. My boys love them for breakfast. Instead of taking the time to freeze them before so they don't stick together, I put 2 in a sandwich bag to freeze. They boys then just have to grab a bag put it in the microwave and they separate easily. They are never in the freezer long enough to worry about freezer burn. I also do this with french toast as well. I have freezed pancakes for years now. My boys love them for breakfast. Instead of taking the time to freeze them before so they don’t stick together, I put 2 in a sandwich bag to freeze. They boys then just have to grab a bag put it in the microwave and they separate easily. They are never in the freezer long enough to worry about freezer burn. I also do this with french toast as well.

]]> By: Diana @Gluten Free Inspired http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267187 Diana @Gluten Free Inspired Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:32:18 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267187 I need to get back in the groove of making more items up ahead of time and freezing them. I've never precooked meat and frozen it, so I'm looking forward to trying this! Thanks for the inspiration :) I need to get back in the groove of making more items up ahead of time and freezing them. I’ve never precooked meat and frozen it, so I’m looking forward to trying this! Thanks for the inspiration :)

]]> By: Phoebe http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267186 Phoebe Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:24:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267186 I love baking day! I've never made my own yogurt, or granola..but it has been on my to do list for quite sometime. As for freezing bananas. There are a couple ways you can do it. I've mashed them up and frozen them in the quanitity I need for banana bread. I usually do about 2-3 bananas. Or, you can freeze them whole in skin. I put a big bunch in a ziploc bag and threw 'em in the freezer. We can use these for smoothies, banana bread, or whatever. I just don't know about eating them plain at this point. I love baking day! I’ve never made my own yogurt, or granola..but it has been on my to do list for quite sometime.

As for freezing bananas. There are a couple ways you can do it. I’ve mashed them up and frozen them in the quanitity I need for banana bread. I usually do about 2-3 bananas. Or, you can freeze them whole in skin. I put a big bunch in a ziploc bag and threw ‘em in the freezer. We can use these for smoothies, banana bread, or whatever. I just don’t know about eating them plain at this point.

]]> By: Patty http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267185 Patty Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:23:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267185 I do this with waffles. Would love to know your recipe for granola and bran muffins. I do this with waffles. Would love to know your recipe for granola and bran muffins.

]]> By: kate http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267184 kate Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:21:53 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267184 So excited for the pancake and muffin recipes. They sound yummy andlike a great time and money saving idea! Thanks for you blog, it has really helped me enter into the whole couponing world! So excited for the pancake and muffin recipes. They sound yummy andlike a great time and money saving idea! Thanks for you blog, it has really helped me enter into the whole couponing world!

]]> By: Amber http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267183 Amber Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:21:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267183 Thanks for the additional comments about the pancakes! I will definately have to do that! Thanks for the additional comments about the pancakes! I will definately have to do that!

]]> By: juju_mommy http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267182 juju_mommy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:19:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267182 I'll add about freezing pancakes - here are some tips that I have that work well for me: 1) Let them cool completely first 2) Lay them out on a pan and stick in the freezer for a few before putting them in your main freezing container or bag. This helps them to not stick together 3) If you are still worried about them sticking together, put a piece of wax paper between each pancake. Have a blessed day, Julie I’ll add about freezing pancakes – here are some tips that I have that work well for me:

1) Let them cool completely first
2) Lay them out on a pan and stick in the freezer for a few before putting them in your main freezing container or bag. This helps them to not stick together
3) If you are still worried about them sticking together, put a piece of wax paper between each pancake.

Have a blessed day, Julie

]]> By: Hannah http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267181 Hannah Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:14:27 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267181 Oh wow I just love the idea of freezing the pancakes. With three boys... leftovers are rare but this is definitely somethign I'd like to try. I'd also like to hear more about freezing the bananas! Oh wow I just love the idea of freezing the pancakes. With three boys… leftovers are rare but this is definitely somethign I’d like to try. I’d also like to hear more about freezing the bananas!

]]> By: Catherine http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267180 Catherine Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:11:49 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267180 Thinking about being able to freeze pancakes, muffins, and banana bread makes me think it will really be worth it to get a huge bag of flour at Costco. I am definitely going to do that in the next week or so. Thinking about being able to freeze pancakes, muffins, and banana bread makes me think it will really be worth it to get a huge bag of flour at Costco. I am definitely going to do that in the next week or so.

]]> By: Vickie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267179 Vickie Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:02:53 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267179 I have done this for years! It makes life so much more efficient. I have frozen pancakes and waffles plus muffins, small loaves of banana bread, pumpkin bread, brownies...the list goes on and on! Doing this saves time, money, frustration, and helps bless the family! I have done this for years! It makes life so much more efficient. I have frozen pancakes and waffles plus muffins, small loaves of banana bread, pumpkin bread, brownies…the list goes on and on!

Doing this saves time, money, frustration, and helps bless the family!

]]> By: Jenn http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html/comment-page-1#comment-267178 Jenn Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:00:18 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/10/baking-day-part-1-3.html#comment-267178 I have just started reading your blog and LOVE it. I recently became a stay-at-home mom (not exactly my choice at the time and now I am SO THANKFUL for the hidden blessing that I want to keep it going!) and need to figure out how to make our budget work on one salary. I'm intrigued with your $40 per week grocery budget. I can't seem to get mine under $100 even with clipping coupons and shopping sales like mad...Maybe I should try my hand at baking like this. :) I have just started reading your blog and LOVE it. I recently became a stay-at-home mom (not exactly my choice at the time and now I am SO THANKFUL for the hidden blessing that I want to keep it going!) and need to figure out how to make our budget work on one salary. I’m intrigued with your $40 per week grocery budget. I can’t seem to get mine under $100 even with clipping coupons and shopping sales like mad…Maybe I should try my hand at baking like this. :)

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