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We freeze vegetables from our garden and fruit we buy in bulk. Quality depends greatly on how you prep and what you store it in. (and what you plan to do with it -casserole vs. frying vs. steaming/microwave?) For instance, when the squash is in season, I mix up squash casseroles and freeze it. I thaw it out and add my topping and bake. Just recently I used a casserole that I froze last summer and everyone thought I made it fresh! Strawberries, apples, peaches and other fruit can be put in the freezer without any prep other than wash/slice, etc. (no blanching needed) Seal in airtight container or zip-lock bag. They are great for cobblers and pies or making ice cream. It may sound bad but we’ve successfully kept fruits and veggies for a couple of years.