Dale Shipp wrote to Ruth Hanschka <=-

Is your freezer warmer than the temp outside? At the moment that is
true for us. Freezer is set for 10F. Outside is 5F.

My freezer(s) are set at 0°F. Temps Tuesday night got down to -18°F and
are currently (Wednesday night/Thursday morning ) -4°F. Brace yourself -
it's headed your way.

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Title: Freezer Mix Barley Soup
Categories: Soups, Beef, Mushrooms, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Servings

1 qt Beef-Mushroom Freezer Mix *
3 c Water
1/2 c Barley; uncooked
1 c Celery; sliced
1 c Carrot; sliced
1 Parsley sprig
1 Bay leaf
3/4 ts Salt

* Separate recipe

Dip container of frozen mix into hot water just to loosen.

In Dutch oven, heat frozen mix and remaining ingredients to
boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring frequently,
until mix is thawed and barley and vegetables are tender,
30 to 40 minutes. Remove bay leaf.

From: http://www.recipesource.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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Title: Beef Mushroom Freezer Mix
Categories: Beef, Mushrooms, Soups, Wine
Yield: 4 Quarts

4 lb Ground beef
2 1/2 lg Onions
2 cl Garlic; minced
3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans Cream
- of Mushroom soup
12 oz Mushroom stems & pieces
1/2 Can water
+=OR=+
1/2 Can red wine
1 tb Instant beef bouillon
1/2 ts Pepper

Cook and stir meat until brown.

Drain off fat.

Stir in remaining ingredients; heat to boiling.

Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring
occasionally.

Divide mixture among four 1-quart freezer containers
(about 3 cups in each).

Cool quickly.

Cover and label; freeze no more than 3 months.

NOTE: If using a vacuum sealer freezer life can be
quadrupled or more. -- UDD

From: http://www.food.com

Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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