Gardening Book of the Month

Gardening book of the month: August 2023

Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ)’s monthly gardening e-book suggestion.

Freeze Fresh

The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility

By Crystal Schmidt

With Crystal Schmidt’s help, you can learn how to enjoy the flavours of your garden year-round, and save on your grocery bills as well. First, she demonstrates  essential food preparation techniques, including thawing and storage tips, to ensure nothing gets spoiled in the freezer. She then explains her favourite ways to freeze a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, including some surprising ones like cucumber and avocado! She also shares her favourite recipes for filling the freezer and cooking with frozen produce.

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Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) provides every Quebecer with free, lifelong access to stimulating environments where they can learn and grow. It collects and shares Québec’s history and culture and expands people's horizons by showcasing knowledge from around the world, both online and at its 12 facilities located throughout the province. Its collections include millions of treasures—books, magazines and newspapers, films, music, images, archives—that are universally accessible now and preserved for future generations.

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