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The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

482 - Meal Prep from Your Garden with Crystal Schmidt, author of Freeze Fresh Meal Prep

Jul 28, 2026 · 34m

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Have you ever wished your garden harvest could make dinner easier months after the growing season ends? In this episode, I'm welcoming Crystal from Whole-Fed Homestead back to the podcast to talk about her newest cookbook, Freeze Fresh Meal Prep . While many gardeners know they can freeze vegetables, Crystal shares a different approach: turning your harvest into meal starters, soups, breakfasts, side dishes, and desserts that make cooking easier all winter long. We discuss which vegetables freeze best, how to decide when freezer meal prep is worth the extra effort, and why preserving food in a way you'll actually use is often the best strategy. Whether you have a large garden or harvest…