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slakker 04-17-2013 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Trevor Keeling (Post 812261)
I use ziplock bag roll flat and freeze then break off piece as needed

+1 - Same here... I made the last batch that wasn't chopped fine enough, I ground it in my meat grinder frozen and it's nice and easy to use as it's almost like a coarse sand and easy to break off.

Ian 04-17-2013 04:06 AM

So far I have only used the zip lock back rolled flat method .
next time I am going to try the ice cube trays you can get for small RV fridges.
these make a cube that is less than half regular size and should be just about perfect for my needs.
We shall see
here is what I am talking about
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-44100-Mi.../dp/B0006IX7UQ

kien 04-17-2013 07:06 PM

I use these:

http://i1002.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1263968164

As Michika has already suggested, they are Ikea silicone ice cube trays. I like them because they are flexible so they can easily sit pretty much anything in the freezer. The fish food/mush is typically thick enough that it doesn't dribble all over the place. It's easy to extract the portions and each cube is the shape of a fishy!! :biggrin:

The Guy 04-17-2013 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by gregzz4 (Post 812260)
I'm looking to freeze my home-made food in cubes - small like the tinfoil-pushout cubes of frozen food we buy
I don't have enough fish right now to use larger units

I can't find an icecube tray with small enough units

I've heard of some peeps using eggcrate and I'll try that if need be

What other ideas are out there ?

Thanks for any input :smile:

Hey Greg I have some spare small mini fridge ice trays that I use for making food. Your welcome to a couple. Cheers Laurie

michika 04-17-2013 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kien (Post 812390)

Nice!

When I used to make food all the time I would have an entire freezer compartment filled with trays upon trays of food.

For a long time I did use the flat pressed ziplock bag, but I found the quality of the bags is diminishing and I had more and more leaks, blowouts, and seam failures until I had to just say enough is enough. Also ziplock doesn't contain the smell very well. :(

Myka 04-18-2013 03:48 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...&pf_rd_i=typ01

Trevor Keeling 04-18-2013 09:35 PM

If I use ice cube trays how do I stop freezer burn?

gregzz4 04-19-2013 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by clown lover (Post 812395)
Hey Greg I have some spare small mini fridge ice trays that I use for making food. Your welcome to a couple. Cheers Laurie

Thanks for the kind offer Laurie
I think I'll order the ones Mindy linked

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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 812513)

Thanks Mindy :mrgreen:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor Keeling (Post 812643)
If I use ice cube trays how do I stop freezer burn?

My plan is to vacuum pack everything after they're frozen and just use a handful at a time, kept in a ziploc

allie_san 04-19-2013 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Myka (Post 812513)

Awesome! Thank you!

apexifd 04-19-2013 01:58 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009FWYIMU

How about one of these?

Or this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004RISKSK

I know rich will love this one


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