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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, September 3-September 9, 2020 As you know, the Sheriff's Offi ce has continued an aggressive campaign to rid Cleveland County of as much narcotics as possible. As we continue to make our community as safe as possible please note our slogan listed below. ATTENTION DRUG DEALERS ARE YOU LOSING MONEY TO YOUR DRUG DEALING COMPETITION? WE OFFER A FREE SERVICE TO HELP YOU ELIMINATE YOUR PROBLEM! REPORT YOUR COMPETITION SPEAK ANONYMOUSLY WITH A NARCOTICS INVESTIGATOR CALL 704-484-4831 CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SHERIFF ALAN NORMAN Opry Drive-in Concert Saturday, Sept. 5th 7pm Tickets and more info at foundationshows.org Admission sold per car with a limited number of cars allowed to maintain social-distancing. Anna Lynch Dom Flemons Chatham County Line "Out Back" in the parking lot behind The Foundation Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College These artists will also appear at the first annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival in 2021 Come celebrate with us! Jim Lauderdale To say that COVID-19 trans- formed daily life would be an understatement. Few, if any, aspects of life were untouched once the virus hit. One aspect of daily life that changed considerably is the way people shop for food. As recom- mendations to remain home and out of crowded places spread, many people felt that shopping in bulk, or at the very least, meal- planning and buying necessities for a few weeks at a time, would reduce the number of trips they needed to make to supermarkets or small food stores. In addition, due to shortages on popular foods, many people have pur- chased items they did not nec- essarily need in anticipation that such foods may not be available in the coming weeks or months. Large packages of meat and poultry can be broken down and frozen easily. But what about the fresh produce that many people rely on for important nu- trients? Fresh vegetables only last so long, so people need to learn how to safely freeze fresh vegetables to avoid throwing them out. To freeze vegetables properly so they retain their fla- vor and texture, it is important to freeze them within a few hours of picking them from a garden or taking them home. Certain veg- etables can be frozen in their raw state. The texture might change slightly upon thawing, but they will remain flavorful. Other veg- etables may require blanching before freezing. Blanching re- quires scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a brief time. Blanching helps stop the enzymes that cause vegetables to decay, a process that can occur even in frozen storage. Items that do well with blanch- ing include spinach, kale, winter squash, and broccoli, according to HGTV.com. Another way to freeze pro- duce is to remove the air that can compromise the food. You can do so by filling containers or bags and pushing out the extra air. Vacuum sealers can work to remove the air and help preserve items in the freezer longer; oth- erwise, use a tray pack method to freeze items. Place chilled and drained blanched vegetables in shallow trays or pans. Freeze them until the vegetables are firm and then quickly fill freezer bags or containers, says the National Center for Home Food Preservation. Remember to label and date containers so items can be used in the order in which they were packed. Most vegetables main- tain high quality for eight to 12 months at 0 F or lower, accord- ing to the University of Georgia. Freezing fresh vegetables is an option when stocking up on essentials. Flavor and texture can be retained and items will not need to be discarded before they can be eaten. How to effectively freeze vegetables Create a Vegetable Birthday Basket Ingredients: Basket Tissue Paper Celophane basket bag Ribbon Tomato Squash Zuchini Peppers Cucumbers Carrots Any Fresh Veggies Layer inside of basket with tissue paper. Add veg- etables, arranging them as you like. Use a variety of col- ors. Put basket in- side celophane bag. Add ribbon. Makes a great healthy alternative to sweets. Perfect for veggie lover.