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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,...
Celebrate dairy this month
By Kansas Living on June 7, 2016
June is Dairy Month, which makes it a perfect time to learn more about this tasty treat. Dairy is not only yummy, it's also a powerhouse food full of nine essential nutrients, including: calcium...
Ice Cream in a Bag
By Kansas Living on May 25, 2016
Yes, the potential for a mess seems high, but you’ll be surprised at the good, “clean” fun you’ll enjoy with your students or kids when you make ice cream. Plus, the lesson possibilities for this...
Digging in
By Kansas Living on May 3, 2016
A group of bloggers and dietitians learned more about food and farming when they participated in Farm Food Tour this week. Stops included Merck Animal Health, Monsanto and a small...
Where does food come from?
By Kansas Living on October 8, 2015
In October, seven bloggers spent three days learning more about Kansas agriculture on the #FarmFoodTour. Their goal was to get on the farm and learn directly from the people who grow our food. Below...
Bell Peppers
By Kansas Living on August 13, 2015
Selection Choose peppers that have deep, vivid colors, taut skin and are free of soft spots, blemishes and darkened areas. Their stems should be green and fresh looking. Storage Unwashed sweet...
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