North Dakotans, Don’t Ruin Your Food—Avoid Freezing These!

North Dakotans, Let’s Celebrate Frozen Food Day (Seriously, It’s a Thing) 

41 years ago today, President Reagan declared March 6th as Frozen Food Day and encouraged all Americans to "observe [it] with appropriate ceremonies and activities." (Yes, that’s an actual quote.) 

And guess what? March isn’t just about one day—it’s actually Frozen Food Month! So if you need an excuse to stock up on your favorite freezer staples, this is it. 

So, what’s the North Dakota way to celebrate? A frozen pizza? A Tater Tot Hotdish straight from the deep freeze? 

Not everything belongs in the freezer, though. My mom, the Freezer Queen, would disagree—she puts everything in the freezer for "later." And I hate frozen leftovers. Some things just should not be frozen! Here are 10 foods that don’t survive the cold: 

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1. Milk & cream-based soups – They separate when thawed. Not a good look. 
2. Cooked pasta – Turns into a gummy, mushy mess. 
3. Raw potatoes – They don’t freeze well, but cooked ones do. 
4. Eggs in the shell – The inside expands and cracks the shell. Whisk them first if you must freeze them. 
5. Fried foods – Say goodbye to crispiness; they’ll be soggy and sad. 
6. Soft cheeses – Cream cheese, ricotta, and yogurt all separate like milk. 
7. Pasta salads with mayo – Just… don’t. It’ll separate and get weird. 
8. Fresh herbs – Freezing ruins the flavor and texture. 
9. Cucumbers – Mostly water = mushy and slimy after freezing. 
10. Coffee beans – Freezing can mess with the flavor and make them absorb odors from other foods. 

So, celebrate Frozen Food Day wisely—maybe with something actually meant for the freezer.