Freezing delicate foods like fresh fruits or meats is a great way to preserve these items for a longer time than the refrigerator can provide. Unfortunately, if not frozen properly, the chill of the freezer can inflict freezer burn on your poor groceries. You may have noticed dull, grey color patches on food kept in the freezer, but what exactly is freezer burn?

Freezer burn occurs when the thin layer of moisture on the outer layer of most foods evaporates into the freezer, causing the food to dry out in those stripped areas. The result is a white or brownish spot on the surface of the food, which, though not harmful to eat, certainly looks unappealing. Freezer burn can also affect the texture of the food and make it taste bland and flavorless.

Lucky for fans of the freezer, preventing freezer burn is very simple: You must keep all parts of the food completely shielded from the dry, cold air, which you can do by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil!

Freezer Burn [Wikipedia]
What is “freezer burn?” [Everyday Mysteries]
What Is Freezer Burn – Causes & How to Prevent It When Freezing Food [Money Crashers]
Food Science: What is Freezer Burn and How to Prevent It [The Kitchn]

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Austin locals know that the menu at Jersey Giant Pizza is simple: pizza with about a dozen different toppings to mix and match as you like. Try a classic pepperoni pie, or build something more unique, like pineapple, fresh basil, and chopped Roma tomatoes, or pile on the sausage, ham, bacon, and meatballs to make a meat-lover's delight. Whatever you order, it'll take just a few minutes to bake in the kitchen's custom-designed, super-heated brick oven.

There's no question that pizza is the main focus at Jersey Giant Pizza, but it's true that the kitchen serves up a few other Jersey-inspired specialties, too. Try a bowl of Grandma's meatballs covered in sauce, or order a trio of fresh baked pizza rolls. If you want something cold that's easy to eat on the go, try a sub sandwich heaped high with meats and cheese.

Jersey Giant Pizza
13908 Highway 71 West
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-3535
www.jerseygiantpizza.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-giant-pizza-austin

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You can't stop admiring that brand-new ring on your finger, but now it’s time for the real fun to begin. Even if you’ve been dreaming of that fairy tale wedding since before you can remember, things can get a bit overwhelming once it comes time for the actual planning. Here are three Pinterest boards that offer hours of wedding inspiration, while also helping to keep you on schedule—and on budget!

Wedding Ideas
Are you planning a shabby chic wedding, or is your style more glitz and glamor? Whatever type of nuptials you have in mind, this Pinterest board is filled with ideas to help plan your dream wedding. Creative honeymoon funds, fun wedding favors, and simple, handmade decorations will make your big day even more special.

Weddings
Browse Pinterest’s main wedding board by categories like wedding photography, flowers, and invitation inspiration to find tips and tricks for every aspect of planning a wedding. There are even printable checklists and calendars to help you stay organized along the way.

Romantic Weddings
Whether you’re actually planning a wedding or if you just love looking at ideas for that day far off in your future, the Romantic Weddings board is an endless source of dreamy inspiration. Best of all, this board is filled with photos from real weddings to offer a sneak peek of real life couples’ special days.

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