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Carrots
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection If possible, select carrots that still have greens attached, as these tend to keep better. Check the freshness of the carrot leaves, or if the leaves are removed, choose the carrots with...
Cantaloupe
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Choose a melon without bruises, soft spots, moldy patches and cracks. Aroma is a great indicator of ripeness - the smell should be sweet and fragrant. Kitchen Tip How do you know if...
Cabbage
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Keep the cabbage whole and do not wash until you plan to use it. Store the whole head of cabbage in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to a week. Kitchen Tip To cut scallions,...
Brussels Sprouts
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Keep unwashed and untrimmed brussels sprouts in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator. Stored in a plastic bag, they can be kept for 10 days. Kitchen Tip Brussels sprouts are a...
Blueberries
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Selection Select berries that are completely blue, with no tinge of red. Avoid soft, shriveled, watery or moldy blueberries. Stained or leaking containers are an indication of damaged fruit....
Bell Peppers
By Kansas Living on August 23, 2016
Storage Refrigerate peppers, unwashed, in a plastic bag in the vegetable drawer. Red and yellow peppers will last four to five days; green, about a week. Kitchen Tip White onions and yellow...
Beans
By Kansas Living on August 22, 2016
Storage Dry beans will keep well in an airtight container, stored in a cool, dry, dark spot. Kitchen Tip To lower the fat content of this soup, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream. Get A...
Asparagus
By Kansas Living on August 22, 2016
Selection Which asparagus should you choose: pencil-thin or big and fat? Larger asparagus spears have better flavor, due to maturity. Still, a fatter spear can mean a tougher outer fiber. ...
Arugula
By Kansas Living on August 22, 2016
Storage Store wrapped in paper towel in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Remove plastic band if applicable. Kitchen Tip Using a sharp chef's knife, cut a sweet potato in half lengthwise,...
Nutrition and health ebook
By Meagan Cramer on August 19, 2016
How much protein do I need in my diet? Am I getting the nutrients I need? Should I buy organic-only food? Are GMOs bad for me? Is gluten bad for me? Everyone wants to be sure that the foods they...
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