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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 Bell Peppers

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Bell peppers can brighten up a dish with their sweet, mild flavor and a crunchy texture. But, alas, they don’t last forever in the crisper drawer. Freezing them not only [...]
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How to Store Potatoes

Today, we’re digging into the world of potatoes—from the pantry to your plate. I’ll share some essential tips for storing [...]

Can You Eat the Seeds of a Grapefruit?

  Grapefruit, known for its tangy-sweet flavor and a powerhouse of nutrients, is often a breakfast staple in many households. [...]

Can You Eat Crab Apples?

Crab apples, with their vibrant colors and tart flavor, are a delightful addition to the autumn landscape. These small fruits, [...]

How To Freeze Blueberries

Berries are one of summer’s simple pleasures. Their sweet, juicy bursts of flavor make blueberries an irresistible snack. Did you [...]

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Can You Eat Too Much Fruit?

As a parent and a passionate advocate for healthy eating, I’ve always encouraged my family to reach for a piece of fruit over a bag of chips. Fruits are nature’s candy, packed with vitamins, fiber, and essential nutrients that can do wonders for our bodies. But as with all good [...]

How to Store Potatoes

Today, we’re digging into the world of potatoes—from the pantry to your plate. I’ll share some essential tips for storing your potatoes properly, ensuring they stay fresh, delicious, and above all, safe to eat. So, let’s not beat around the bushel—let’s talk taters! The Basics of Potato Storage First things [...]

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 can’t resist that buy-one-get-one-free deal at the grocery store. Waste not, want not, right? So, let’s keep that green goodness [...]

Is It Safe To Eat Grape Seeds?

You reach for a plump, juicy grape, relishing the burst of sweetness as you bite in—only to be surprised by the crunch of a seed. It’s a familiar experience for many, leading to a common question: Can you eat the seeds in grapes? The short answer is yes, you can [...]
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