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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 Skin on Sweet Potato?

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. [...]
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How to Freeze Cabbage

How to Freeze Cabbage

Freezing cabbage is a fantastic way to preserve its freshness and nutritional value, but there’s a right way to do it to ensure safety and quality. I’m here to walk [...]
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Can You Eat Beets Raw?

  Beets, or beetroot as some folks call them, are the rooty superstars of the vegetable world. Packed with nutrients, [...]

Is Sea Moss Safe To Eat?

Sea moss is having a major moment right now. This type of antioxidant-rich red algae grows along the rocky parts [...]

How to Freeze Cabbage

Freezing cabbage is a fantastic way to preserve its freshness and nutritional value, but there’s a right way to do [...]

Can You Eat The Skin Of An Avocado?

Avocados are a staple in many households—mine included. They’re packed with healthy fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. But [...]

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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 ginger on our hands than we can use before it goes bad. Fear not, for I have the perfect solution: freezing! Not only is this method a great way to [...]

Can You Eat Strawberry Leaves? A Food Safety Perspective

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 [...]

Can You Freeze Cabbage?

  Cabbage, that versatile veggie that stars in coleslaws, stews, and stir-fries, often comes in heads too large for a single meal. So, what happens when you’ve got an abundance of cabbage but not enough recipes on the menu this week? Let’s dive into the chilly world of freezing and [...]

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 a question that might tickle the taste buds of the curious foodies out there: Can you eat papaya seeds raw? Now, I know what you might be thinking – aren’t [...]
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