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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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Is It Safe To Eat Grape Seeds?

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 the crunch of a seed. It’s a familiar experience for [...]
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Can You Eat Raw Cranberries?

Can You Eat Raw Cranberries?

  Cranberries, often make their grand appearance around the holiday season, but they’re not just for sauces or decorations. Full of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, they’re a powerhouse in our [...]
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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 [...]

How to Freeze Broccoli

Today, we’re setting our sights on a green giant of nutrition – broccoli! This tree-like veggie is not only a [...]

How to Freeze Bell Peppers

Bell peppers can brighten up a dish with their sweet, mild flavor and a crunchy texture. But, alas, they don’t [...]

Can You Eat Raw Cranberries?

  Cranberries, often make their grand appearance around the holiday season, but they’re not just for sauces or decorations. Full [...]

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How To Freeze Green Beans

Freezing is a fantastic way to preserve the nutritional value and taste of green beans, and it’s also a great strategy to reduce food waste. I know, as a parent, it can be a juggling act to manage food before it goes bad. But with these tips, you can ensure [...]

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 [...]

Can You Eat Mulberries?

  Mulberries are not just a delicious treat that you can pluck off a tree; they’re a burst of nutrients and a testament to nature’s bounty. But, as with any food, especially the ones that come straight from Mother Nature’s lap, there are safety considerations we need to discuss. So, [...]

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 this popular fruit, a mountain of discarded rinds typically accumulates. But before you toss that rind into the compost, let’s slice into a juicy question: Can you eat the watermelon [...]
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