tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post3547299741519421142..comments2023-05-15T08:35:06.642-04:00Comments on it's a blog.: Kitchen Keeping Tips #4 -- Making the Most of Your Pantry (Reference Edition!)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926184833095262275noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-7601733870645919802009-02-10T20:28:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:28:00.000-05:00Incredibly simple, Dana. I have just one, but onc...Incredibly simple, Dana. I have just one, but once more vegetables come in season, I'll probably have one for veggie stock veggies (everything) and one for chicken stock veggies (just carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and parsley).<BR/><BR/>I have an old bread bag in my freezer door. When I chop an onion or celery or carrot or use parsley or garlic, I throw the ends, stems, skins, etc. into the bag. <BR/><BR/>Then whenever I roast a chicken, I put the skin, wings, and bones into a big pot of water along with the contents of the stock bag, simmer a few hours, drain, chill, skim fat off, and freeze. I re-use the same bag -- I just store it right in the freezer door. It's one of the smartest things I ever learned! It reduces waste and maximizes the deliciousness of my stock!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926184833095262275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-6083037338755666872009-02-10T20:22:00.000-05:002009-02-10T20:22:00.000-05:00How do you make/start a stock bag? I would love to...How do you make/start a stock bag? I would love to do that!DanaMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845652944969187864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-57349636892940616762009-02-02T03:46:00.000-05:002009-02-02T03:46:00.000-05:00Thanks for all those tips, Laura. Another bean I e...Thanks for all those tips, Laura. <BR/>Another bean I enjoy, Laura, is the black eyed pea. It takes thirty minutes to cook from dried and requires no soaking.<BR/><BR/>It is great in soups, stews and salads.lukeishamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581497541606435885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-80247717700215788802009-01-31T20:43:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:43:00.000-05:00Terra -- glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for the ...Terra -- glad you're enjoying it! Thanks for the comment, friend.<BR/><BR/>Radagast -- man, I think you're my favorite commenter. You're ALWAYS an encouragement. And I like that I can type your name with just my left hand! A book, huh? Hmmm...<BR/><BR/>:)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926184833095262275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-66681344174564375752009-01-31T20:25:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:25:00.000-05:00You should write a book! In times of recession, t...You should write a book! In times of recession, these are good things for people to know.Radagasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008107925553904609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14760407.post-72781720588542218142009-01-31T16:27:00.000-05:002009-01-31T16:27:00.000-05:00So I'm just getting in on your Kitchen tips and ha...So I'm just getting in on your Kitchen tips and had to read back several posts... anyway... I'm really enjoying it and excited you're taking the time to share your tips and thoughts. I appreciate that!The Santos Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04460312870432928429noreply@blogger.com