Giving “frozen fresh” a whole new meaning. That’s why we’re planning ahead and freezing our extra farmers' market produce now. Plums are in season from May through October. Credit: Verdina Anna/Getty Images Here’s how it’s possible for you to freeze plums to enjoy all year long. 1. ensure your plums are ripe. You’ll want to freeze plums at their peak of freshness. Bite into one to confirm it’s nice and juicy before freezing a whole batch....

This way you’ll always have potatoes on hand. You dont even have to peel them first if you dont want to. Can You Freeze Potatoes? Credit:Emily Laurae Yes, but they should be partially cooked before freezing. Raw potatoes contain a lot of water, which means when thawed they can become quite mushy or grainy. Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Do You Have To Peel Potatoes Before Freezing? Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall...

Even whenstored in the refrigerator, they last only three to four days before they wrinkle or turn moldy. The best way to preserve extra strawberries before they go bad is to freeze them. But you’re able to’t just toss them into a bag and call it a day. Credit: Courtney West/Southern Living That will result in a large, icy, boulder-like cluster of berries. Flash freezing also prevents those pesky ice crystals from forming and turning your berries into flavorless ice cubes....

If the plants have the right growing conditions, youll see an abundant harvest of ripe fruit. But all that bounty poses a problem, although its a great one to have. How can you preserve tomatoes to keep the summer crop able to be enjoyed all year round? Credit:Getty Images Canning is aclassic method, though it can be a little intimidating. Home cooks worry that they arent using the proper methods, causing bacteria to grow in the batch....

In general, the methods for freezing zucchini vary based on the key in. Can You Freeze Zucchini? You absolutely can freeze zucchiniand it’s quite easy. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox But it’s not as simple as placing whole or even sliced zucchini right into the freezer. You’ll need to take a few minutes toprepare zucchinifor freezing. Primarily, you’ll need to blanch it. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Blanching will also help the zucchini last longer in the freezer....

There was a lot of hype about ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangeas when they were introduced 20 years ago. Here was a hydrangea that bloomed all summer long on bothold and new growth. That “old and new” factor made a big difference. Credit: Steve Bender So Northerners so jealous of these gorgeousblue blossomscould finally enjoy the beauty that we Southerners know every June. Even better, they can tolerate heat and are resistant to disease....

If the garment says, dry clean only, believe the message. Lift away any solids and blot the stain with a dry, white napkin. Head to the dry cleaner as soon as possible to point out and identify the stain. Credit:Getty Images The cleaner will know what to do. Wiping only pushes the sauce deeper into the fabric fibers. Choose a pretreater and let it work for at least 10 minutes before washing the garment....

Enjoy a warm loaf sooner, and perhaps more than once, with this tip. If youve been to Dollywood, you know all about its iconic Grist Mill Cinnamon Bread. Even if youve never tasted it, the warm and spicy aroma is like the park’s signature scent. Credit: George Rose/Getty Images When my son and Ivisited Dollywood, we took one look at the queue and then at each other. Was it worth the wait?...

I’ve never seen anyone relishblueberry seasonquite like my mother-in-law. Diving between the branches, she’s not afraid to get her hands dirty. She’s such a frequent picker that her refrigerator becomes a stockpile by midsummer. Credit: Katie Rousso But with that kind of stockpile of blueberries, how do you make them last? Picked blueberries typically last up to 14 days in the fridge or a day or two on the counter....

Here are eight ways to rid yourself of garlic before the guests arrive. So what is it aboutfresh garlicthat leaves us wondering how to get garlic smell off hands? The culprit is allicin. Credit:Getty Images The sulfur is attracted to the metals in stainless steel. The sulfur compounds bind to the stainless steel, removing them from your hands. You’ll want to wash your hands after doing this. Credit:Getty Images Apple Cider Vinegar Take a tablespoon ofapple cider vinegarinto cupped hands and rub it around....

If you accidentally spilled dye onto your skin while dying your hair, don’t panic. Here’s an easy guide on quickly and safely removing it. At-home hair coloring has its perks, but it also has its pitfalls. Credit:powerofforever/Getty Images Often this includes accidentally spilling hair dye onto your skin. Staining is a minor setback and certainly no cause for alarm. Use Petroleum Jelly To Prevent Stains powerofforever/Getty Images Vaseline is the trickto avoiding hair-dyed skin altogether....

The trick is to keep the spicy oil from spreading. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways toremove jalapeno oil from your handsas long as you’re prepared. However, Lanuzza cautions against using just running water to rinse the oil. Credit: Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Melissa Gray Prop Stylist: Kay Clarke “Most chili peppershave capsaicin in them, which causes them to become hot peppers,” explains Lanuzza. In fact, if one only uses water, the oils are picked up and spread to non-affected areas....

Go ahead and wear that Revlon Cherries in the Snow with reckless abandon. There are strategies to avoid this nightmarish scenario. Second, avoiding applying it while out and about where accidents are more likely to happen. Credit:Aphirak Thila/Getty Images Instead, know how to deal with lipstick stains when they arise. Youll also want to pay attention to your fabric and what kind of care it needs. Once the coast is clear, feel free to apply to broader areas where needed....