JJ, I think aluminum foil won't give a vaccum seal if it gets knocked around in the freezer and food can lose quality.

Wish we were all closer so we could trade our wares like Meredith does.

Here's a guideline to start researching.

blanching/freezing veggies http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/he187w.htm

canning
http://www.freshpreserving.com/

SAFE HOME CANNING of fruits veggies and meats
http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/nutrition/components/DJ0516section5.html
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