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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 Garlic

How to Freeze Garlic

  Now, we all know garlic is the unsung hero of the culinary world, adding that punch of flavor to just about any dish. But if you’re like me and [...]
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How to Freeze Orange Juice

How To Freeze Orange Juice

As a dad, I understand the hustle of trying to balance a healthy diet for the kids with the everyday chaos of family life. That’s why I’m a big fan [...]
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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 [...]

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 [...]

How Long Does Pumpkin Puree Last in the Fridge?

Whether you’re a pumpkin spice aficionado or a devout pie baker, you know that this golden goodness is the heart [...]

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 [...]

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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 those?” Well, you’re not alone! Today, we’re diving into the world of crab apples – those miniature cousins of our beloved, sweet apples – to discover whether they’re safe to [...]

Can You Eat Ornamental Peppers?

  These vibrant little gems add a pop of color to our flower beds and centerpieces, but when your curious little one reaches for a handful or you ponder adding some zest to your dinner, it’s crucial to know whether they’re just eye candy or a potential culinary delight. Before [...]

Can You Eat Kiwi Skin?

  Now, I know what some of you might be thinking: “Kiwi skin? But it’s so…fuzzy!” Well, I’m here to give you the inside scoop (or should I say the outside scoop?) on this oft-overlooked part of the kiwi. Let’s get the skin-ny on this delicious and nutritious topic! The [...]

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, safe, and convenient options at the ready. And what’s more convenient than having a stash of delicious sweet potatoes in your freezer, ready to be turned into a nutritious side [...]
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