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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 the Seeds of a Grapefruit?

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. But those pesky seeds can be a little bit of [...]
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Can You Eat Crab Apples?

Are Crab Apples Edible?

Have you ever spotted those tiny, bright fruits hanging from the crab apple trees and wondered, “Can we actually eat those?” Well, you’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into the [...]
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How to Freeze Sweet Potatoes

As a dad who’s always juggling work, kids, and meal prep, I know how vital it is to have healthy, [...]

Can You Eat Ornamental Peppers?

  These vibrant little gems add a pop of color to our flower beds and centerpieces, but when your curious [...]

Can You Freeze Zucchini?

  If you’ve ever found yourself with a bumper crop of zucchini or stumbled upon an irresistible sale at the [...]

How to Freeze Squash

We’re talking squash – a versatile, nutritious, and utterly delicious veggie that many of us love to grow in our [...]

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How to Freeze Carrots

Carrots are not just a tasty and versatile vegetable; they’re also packed with vitamins, like beta-carotene, which our bodies convert into vitamin A, and are a great source of fiber. But how do we lock in these nutrients and maintain that satisfying crunch after freezing? Fear not! I’m here to [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]

Can You Eat Skin on Sweet Potato?

“It’s just a potato, what’s the big deal?” But as with anything in the realm of culinary delights, there’s more than meets the eye—or in this case, the taste buds. So, let’s dig into the world of sweet potatoes and find out if their skins are not only safe to [...]
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