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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:04 PM
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How well does milk freeze?
Silly question, but I have an extra half gallon and am thinking freezing it might prolong its life when/if we lose power.
Thanks!
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begin_within Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:05 PM
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In what respect, Charlie?
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SammyWinstonJack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:06 PM
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3. hehehe
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madaboutharry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:05 PM
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1. Milk freezes well.
I always have a half gallon in the freezer.
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NYC_SKP Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:05 PM
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2. I think it's OK, but will spoil quickly once thawed. nt
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Wheezy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:06 PM
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4. Yep, it freezes all right, but make sure there's room in the jug to expand
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ddeclue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:06 PM
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5. I would believe it would depend on the fat content.
The fatty portions would probably not freeze as the rest would and would probably separate out.

If the milk is non fat or lower in fat it would probably freeze better.

You know they have powdered milk and UHT pasteurized milk that doesn't require refrigeration that are ideal for these situations.

Doug D.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:10 PM
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9. It's 2%, so that might work. All the stores are closed now. Tried
to get evap but no go. I don't use much, but do have a new container.
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LeftHander Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:07 PM
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6. ice cream...or ice milk...stir while freezing..
Not stirring will separate the fat and proteins from the water...

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kestrel91316 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:07 PM
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7. It freezes fine but will taste watery when thawed. Use it for cooking
if you have frozen it.

Disclaimer: This is based on my experience with milk left in the freezer in our cabin in CO in the 70s so we wouldn't have to drive 20 miles RT to the only grocery in the county when we arrived for our ski trips. YMMV, as I am sure milk is different now.
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Bob Dobbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:11 PM
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11. You are correct .
My Mom used to do this when we were kids, buy milk on special pricing and freeze for later. When you thaw it, it isn't the same. I hated that stuff, but was forced to endure it as if it were fresh milk.
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yellowdogintexas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:53 PM
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22. I think it tastes weird myself. however the other post about freezing it in cubes
to make a frap is interesting.
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Bob Dobbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 02:23 PM
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26. Mixing with coffee and freezing for morning caffine smoothy is a good idea.
During the summer.
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mikelgb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:08 PM
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8. I freeze milk and/or coffee in ice trays to make a quick home made frappuccino
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TreasonousBastard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:10 PM
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10. I used to freeze it all the time...
when I would buy a gallon 'cause it was cheaper, but never used up the gallon before it went bad.

If the half gallon is full, drink an inch or two of it before freezing.
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:11 PM
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12. Thanks, everyone. In the freezer it goes. nt
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:35 PM
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18. I have found this site useful
http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/gen_freeze.html

They have general and specific info on how to prep all kinds of food for freezing.

Good luck!
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malaise Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:14 PM
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13. Don't forget to buy lots of salt
to put your eggs in - if you lose power. They'll stay fresh.
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:32 PM
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15. I've never heard that
Thanks!
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:39 PM
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20. You can easily go a week without with your eggs at room temp.

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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 02:00 PM
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23. By what mechanism does salt on the outside of an egg keep it fresh?
If you put a pig's leg in salt=delicious. But eggs?

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shraby Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:25 PM
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14. I used to buy the week's milk and freeze it,
although I had to take some out of each gallon because it would expand. I had 4 kids and they pretty much went through a gallon of milk a day.
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aikoaiko Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:34 PM
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16. Its drinkable, but there were little milk particles in it upon thawing

I drank it, but didn't like it.

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jbnow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:34 PM
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17. I always froze milk but learned to pour a little out
of container first, it expands as it freezes and can put crack in the container.

The shaking you need to do is after it thaws, then it is just like new.
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LeftinOH Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:35 PM
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19. Anyone remember the days of home milk deliveries ---during the Winter?
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AngryAmish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 02:02 PM
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25. Giant Repuke does it here in Illinois
Oberweis, run by a puke. But the man makes magnificant milk and ice cream with home delivery.

I have not had it in eight years or so. But whenever I see I dream of it. It is that good.

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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 01:42 PM
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21. I bought a couple of cans of that evaporated milk.
You just add water. It's doesn't taste the same but it's better than nothing.
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greguganus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-12-08 02:01 PM
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24. Buy powdered milk. n/t
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