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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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How to Freeze Apples

How to Freeze Apples

Freezing apples is a fantastic way to extend their shelf life while preserving their nutritional benefits and flavor. Plus, it’s a real budget-friendly move. You can snap up those apples [...]
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How to Freeze Strawberries

How to Freeze Strawberries

Now, strawberries are like the jewels of the fruit world, aren’t they? Bright, sweet, and bursting with flavor. But as much as we love them, they have a fleeting shelf [...]
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How to Freeze Ginger

This zesty, pungent root is a favorite in many cuisines around the globe, but sometimes, we find ourselves with more [...]

How to Freeze Tomatoes

Now, I know what you might be thinking: “Can you really freeze tomatoes?” The answer, my friends, is a resounding [...]

Can You Eat the Watermelon Rind? (Shocker!)

Summertime picnics and barbecues often feature a common, refreshing guest: the watermelon. As we relish the juicy, sweet flesh of [...]

Can (and Should You ) Freeze Grapes?

Whether you’ve found yourself with an abundance of grapes that you can’t finish or you’re looking for a cool snack [...]

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Can You Eat Aloe Vera?

If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a (usually dry!) little aloe plant sitting on your windowsill for those minor kitchen burns or sunburns. But today, we’re going to dig a little deeper into this succulent and find out if it’s more than just a pretty plant and a skin [...]

Is It Safe To Eat Mango Skin?

Today, we’re slicing into a question that I’ve heard batted around the playground, the office, and even at the dinner table: Can you eat mango skin? Mangoes are like the superstars of the fruit world—packed with flavor, nutrients, and that vibrant color that seems to scream, “Summer is here!” But [...]

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 [...]

How to Freeze Blueberries

Freezing blueberries is a fantastic way to extend their shelf life while preserving their taste and nutritional value. And let’s be honest, there’s nothing quite like being able to enjoy a taste of summer in the middle of winter, right? So, let’s roll up our sleeves and get into the [...]
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