spinach long storage, cook n freeze or not?

[Sparticle]

I have 2 bunches of gorgeous spinach. I want to make something with them for next weekend. Would it be better to cook it now and freeze it or keep it in the fridge for the week with a fresh food cloth changed daily? Spinach doesn't usually keep in my house for that long and I'm not sure how long I could keep it and still have it taste fresh.

[Selena]

Originally Posted by Sparticle

I have 2 bunches of gorgeous spinach. I want to make something with them for next weekend. Would it be better to cook it now and freeze it or keep it in the fridge for the week with a fresh food cloth changed daily? Spinach doesn't usually keep in my house for that long and I'm not sure how long I could keep it and still have it taste fresh.

We've steamed spinach, blanched/drained, then froze it for use on pizza, in other recipes or even as a side dish. We ended up with bags pulled at expiration from the store. I'd say cook and freeze it.

[Sparticle]

thanks, I think I will cook it up with all spices tomorrow and freeze it. then I can take it out the day before and save myself a lot of time the night before my picnic!

[blufford]

Throw it out and go buy a bag of chips.

[shellyr44]

How can you say that! Food is expensive and spinach is alot healthier than chips.

[Selena]

Originally Posted by shellyr44

How can you say that! Food is expensive and spinach is alot healthier than chips.

Or I hope it was!!

[Sparticle]

yeah i think blufford was joking too.

[shellyr44]

Okay, he was just joking. I'm cool with that.