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                Good Safir is deeekjng better. And good coffee on a cold morning sounds great. 
                
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                    Sea_Gypsy
                     on October 10, 2023 at 8:52 PM
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                Hello, I do hope Sadie is better. 
                
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                    MsJudy
                     on October 10, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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                I hope sadie is alright. Will be anxious to read you tomorrow to find out. Sometimes i think we are all one family here, all caring for each other. I love soup, any kind of soup and your soups always read delicious.
                
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                    Kabu
                     on October 9, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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                FSI, thank you so much!
                
                    posted by
                    Goldiec
                     on October 9, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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                Sherri, thanks for the tip on thawing on the counter.  
                
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                    Goldiec
                     on October 9, 2023 at 11:06 AM
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                Taps, I was thinking if you don't know what is in your packet then it will be a nice surprise.
                
                    posted by
                    Goldiec
                     on October 9, 2023 at 11:05 AM
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                I'm wishing Sadie a quick recovery from her bellyache.
                
                    posted by
                    FormerStudentIntern
                     on October 9, 2023 at 8:39 AM
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                Your poor puppy. I hope that Sadie feels better. Tummy troubles are no laughing matter. As for beef stew, it freezes really well. I allow it to cool down and then I put it in freezer-proof containers that come with a lid. It lasts for two to three months in the freezer. When I'm ready for it, I just allow it to thaw on the counter and then heat it up on medium-low in a braiser or stock pot.
                
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                    Sherri_G
                     on October 9, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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                I do that sort of thing a lot when just cooking for myself.  I make enough for two or more meals and freeze containers of what I don't eat at that time.  I like it that way.  The only problem is that most of the time I fail to put on the packet what it is.  So, I have quite a few surprise meals when I thaw packets.
                
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                    TAPS.
                     on October 9, 2023 at 7:32 AM
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                    Re: You hit the nail on the head - cooking a batch and freezing part of the
                
                Pat, thanks for the tip about letting it thaw in the fridge overnight.  I never thought of that.  
                
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                    Goldiec
                     on October 9, 2023 at 7:20 AM
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                    You hit the nail on the head - cooking a batch and freezing part of the
                
                food for later is such a great idea. Saves a lot of work later, too. I hope Sadie is okay and up to her usual tricks.  Oh, and beef stew freezes well. I let it chill in Tupperware in the fridge before sticking it into the freezer, and later meal prep included letting it thaw overnight before re-heating. Since I'm cooking for one, this technique is a habit these days. Have a great day! 
                
                    posted by
                    Pat_B
                     on October 9, 2023 at 5:55 AM
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