This year I am trying something a bit different. Since I learned to can I have always done that when it comes to tomatoes. This year I do not have a garden so I do not have a large amount to can. I have decided I would like to freeze this year.

The first tip I came across when looking for freezing help was this. It may sound simple, but I had never thought about it. Using electricity for our freezers we have all been told to keep our freezers full. It helps to keep it colder and run more efficiently. But did you know that where your freezer is located will also help you save electricity? Parking your freezer next to your dryer would not be a good thing. Mine now resides out in the garage. Here in Wisconsin I don’t think this will be a problem. Let Mother Nature help keep your freezer cold.

Next purchase some high quality freezer bags or containers. I was in Walmart the other day and was impressed with the wide variety of containers that are out now, just for this purpose. I use a vacuum bag sealer. The bags are heavy duty, and removing the air lowers the chance of freezer burn.

Now that you have the freezer and the containers you need the tomatoes. I purchased mine from a local farmers market. The more you buy usually the cheaper they are.