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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 Potatoes with Sprouts?

Can You Eat Potatoes with Sprouts?

We’ve all been there — you reach for a potato and find it has sprouted little shoots. Your first thought might be, “Do I need to throw it away?” or [...]
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How to Freeze Guacamole

How to Freeze Guacamole

Let’s face it: Guacamole is one of those foods that’s as fun to eat as it is tricky to preserve. But fear not! I’ve got the scoop on how to [...]
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Can You Eat Papaya Seeds Raw?

The Food Safety Dad here, ready to slice into another juicy topic. Today, we’re taking a tropical twist and asking [...]

How to Freeze Zucchini

Now, zucchini is one of those versatile veggies that can sneak its way into almost any dish, from stir-fries to [...]

How to Freeze Potatoes

Whether you’ve just harvested a bumper crop from your garden, taken advantage of a sale at the grocery store, or [...]

How to Freeze Grapes

Whether you’re a fan of the plump, juicy reds, the crisp, tart greens, or the rich, sweet blacks, grapes are [...]

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How to Freeze Lemon Juice

Whether you’re a lemonade-loving family or you just find yourself with a surplus of lemons from your backyard tree, freezing lemon juice is a fantastic way to extend its shelf life and ensure you’ve always got that fresh citrus zing on hand. Now, I know what you might be thinking: [...]

Can You Eat Acorn Squash Skin?

Today, we’re talking about a fall favorite that often sparks a bit of debate at the dinner table – acorn squash. More specifically, we’re diving into a question that might have crossed your mind while preparing this nutty delight: “Can you eat acorn squash skin?” Now, I know what you’re [...]

How to Freeze Pineapple

As a dad who loves to make sure my family gets their fruits in the most delicious and safe way possible, I’m here to guide you through the process of freezing pineapple while keeping food safety at the forefront. So, let’s get started and turn your kitchen into a tropical [...]

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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