hello piglet. I am new to the vine and just seen your request about the parsnips,I have prepared my parsnips in two different ways for the freezer,and both are still a great flavour when used,1 after peeling cut up into cubes size of your choice ,bag and freeze,will not stick together if shaken during freezing,,,2 cut into large chunks,place in a roasting tin sprinkle with oil,part roast in the oven,when cooled bag and freeze,it's handy having some pre-prepared for when time is short,and neither ways are soggy, swede can alse be frozen without blanching,if not sure try a small amount,freeze use next day,easy.