I used to teach canning, freezing, breadmaking, etc. classes for Troy-Bilt Garden Way Company for an in house audience. This is the way I learned you should do it. For one it cools it down quick - so you're not sticking hot things in your freezer and I think it helps to keep it firmer. Plus it would make sense the quicker it freezes the fresher and better it'll be. | Why dip or put in ice water? | Alli | Subject: Re: [OKGEN ] CAULIFLOWER | | | > | > Don't forget after you blanche them, dip them in ice water, then drain and | > freeze. | > | > | > | > | > | Jack, | > | | > | I don't know why you couldn't freeze cauliflower as you can buy it | frozen. | > | When I used to freeze veggies I would blanch them first to kill the | > enzymes, | > | etc. With most veggies only do it for a short period so you don't remove | > the | > | nutrients. Also drain well before freezing or you'll have a soft soggy | > veggie | > | when you defrost the veggie. I like my veggies solid, not soggy. :) | > | | > | Hope this helps. | > | Paula/Oregon |