The last few days and weeks have been busy! We’ve enjoyed the many moods of winter in the south with temperature swings from 21 degrees the other morning to 70+ degrees this week. We’ve had sunshine, wind, and now rain tonight.
My girl sent me this adorable picture of the little man the other day! He is just so squeezable!
Several weeks ago I saw a clip come across my Facebook feed that showed what to do with vegetable scraps…other than tossing them out or composting them. I decided to give it a try…just to experiment, you know!
It is really very easy. Every time you cut up veggies or pare them, keep the scraps in a one-gallon freezer bag and toss it back into the freezer. My bag had everything from carrot peelings and broccoli to mushroom pieces and onion skins. When the bag is full, empty it into a large stock pot and add water, just enough to cover the scraps. You can also add some minced garlic if there is none in the scraps.
Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for about 45 minutes. Once the veggie scraps are soft and tender, strain the mixture and toss out the scraps!
At this point, you could add salt, pepper and other seasonings, but it is not necessary. Pour broth into jars or freezer bags to keep in the fridge or freezer. Be sure to note if you will need to add salt or other seasons before you use your broth. I went through my fridge for other leftovers and created a hearty stew for lunch!