Fruit & Veg The Safe Way

Hello there, fellow food safety enthusiasts! Your friendly neighborhood Food Safety Dad here, ready to tackle a question that quite a few of you have been stewing over: Can you freeze tomatoes? Whether you’ve just harvested a bumper crop from your garden or scored a sweet deal at the farmer’s [...]

Now, I know as a parent, you’re always looking for quick, nutritious options for your family. Frozen fruit seems like a great choice – it’s convenient, often less expensive than fresh produce, and has a longer shelf life. But is it safe? Is it healthy? Let’s put on our warmest [...]

When it comes to strawberries, we typically focus on the plump, juicy fruit itself. But what about the green tops we often trim off and discard? Can you actually eat strawberry leaves, and are they safe to consume? The short answer is: Yes, you can eat strawberry leaves, and they [...]

  Pomegranates are like nature’s little treasure chests, bursting with ruby-red jewels that are both delicious and nutritious. But when you crack one open and scoop out those glistening seeds (technically called arils), have you ever wondered if they’re just for show or if you can actually eat them? Well, [...]