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Improperly handled fruits and veggies can leave your family in a pickle. Learn how to pick, wash, store, and prep fresh produce that's fun, and flavorful without turning your family green!
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Can You Eat Dandelions?

Can You Eat Dandelions?

  For many, dandelions are those pesky weeds that take over yards each spring. However, before you rev up the lawnmower or reach for the weed killer, let’s pause and [...]
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How to Freeze Parsley

How to Freeze Parsley

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Why freeze parsley when it’s so readily available?” Well, my friends, sometimes we end up with a bumper crop in our gardens or just [...]
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Are Crab Apples Edible?

Have you ever spotted those tiny, bright fruits hanging from the crab apple trees and wondered, “Can we actually eat [...]

How to Freeze Butternut Squash

As a parent, I know how important it is to make the most of your food, both for your wallet [...]

How to Freeze Pineapple

As a dad who loves to make sure my family gets their fruits in the most delicious and safe way [...]

How to Freeze Kale

Ah, kale, the superhero of the veggie world, packed with nutrients and versatility. But let’s be honest, it’s not always [...]

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How to Freeze Spinach

Now, we’ve all been there: you buy a big bag of fresh spinach with the best of intentions, but life gets busy, and before you know it, that vibrant green is starting to look a little… sad. Waste not, want not, right? That’s why I’m here to guide you on [...]

How to Freeze Garlic

First things first, let’s talk about why you might want to freeze garlic. Fresh garlic has a limited shelf life, and according to the USDA, it can last up to 3-5 months under optimal conditions. But life is unpredictable, and sometimes we don’t get around to using it all in [...]

Can You Eat Beets Raw?

  Beets, or beetroot as some folks call them, are the rooty superstars of the vegetable world. Packed with nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, they’re as good for you as they are gorgeous on a plate. But if you’re like me, a busy parent juggling a million things, you might wonder [...]

Can You Eat Mulberries?

  Mulberries are not just a delicious treat that you can pluck off a tree; they’re a burst of nutrients and a testament to nature’s bounty. But, as with any food, especially the ones that come straight from Mother Nature’s lap, there are safety considerations we need to discuss. So, [...]
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