After cutting a papaya and not eating the whole fruit at once, lead me to do a little research on how to store it. Therefore, I’ll be answering the question, how do you preserve cut papaya? The best ways to preserve cut papaya is to freeze it, dehydrate it, dry it in the oven or…
Cauliflower is notoriously difficult to store, which leaves many people asking the question, what is the best way to store cauliflower? The best way to store cauliflower is in a cold, humid environment before freezing. It should be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a moist cloth and place into a perforated container. For longer-term…
It’s easy to end up with too much garlic which leaves many people asking, how do you store garlic? Fresh garlic is best stored unpeeled in a dark, dry, cool, ventilated place like the pantry. For longer-term storage fresh garlic can be frozen and stored in the freezer. Peeled or chopped garlic should be stored…
Nuts can go bad if unproperly stored. Therefore, let’s examine how to store nuts to keep them fresh. The best ways to store nuts to keep them fresh are freezing, vacuum sealing and making them into nut butter. The most essential aspect to storing nuts is preserving the oils in the nuts as fresh as…
Whether it’s in the pantry, fridge, freezer or lunch box, more people are turning to plastic-free food storage solutions. The recent trend is identifying the best ways to store food without plastic. With that in mind, what are the best food storage without plastic? The best food storage without plastic includes stainless steel, reusable beeswax…
Other than keeping tofu in the fridge you may ask yourself, can I freeze tofu after cooking it? Tofu can be frozen after cooking it. Spread cooked tofu on a baking sheet and ensure each piece is not touching each other. Place it in the freezer until the tofu is completely frozen. Once it’s frozen,…
You may have noticed certain fruits don’t stay fresh for very long if stored with other fruits. Therefore, can you store bananas and apples together? Bananas and apples should not be stored together. They both produce a lot of ethylene gas which causes fruits to ripen faster. Bananas and apples will quickly go bad when…
Let’s examine how to preserve kiwi fruit. There are 3 easy ways to preserve kiwi fruit; freezing, making jam, and making chutney. Each method has 3 easy steps that you can follow to preserve your kiwi fruit and keep them around your house for as long as possible. There are even a few ways to…
Many recipes require balsamic vinegar, so what happens when you run out? This may lead you to ask, what is the best balsamic vinegar substitute? The best balsamic vinegar substitute is black fig vinegar. It’s the closest type of vinegar to balsamic because it has many of the same properties contained in it. The flavor…
As a Certified Health Coach many people ask me about vegetables and blueberries. Let’s take a close look at what vegetable goes with blueberries. Vegetables that goes with blueberries include asparagus, broccoli, kale, spinach, carrot and pumpkin. These vegetables and blueberries can be used to make salads, smoothies, muffins and cakes. This article will inform…
Let’s take a close look at if asparagus berries are edible. Asparagus berries are not edible. They are toxic because they contain a toxic steroid compound called sapogenins. If eaten, asparagus berries can cause digestive issues, abdominal pain or vomiting. In addition to humans, they can cause similar issues with your dog or cat. This…
Some people aren’t aware there are different varieties of cucumbers which leads to the question, which cucumber is best to eat? Diva cucumbers are the best to eat because it offers the best flavor and texture. They have a crunchy external layer and a soft inner combining for a mildly pleasant flavor. The Diva cucumber…
Balsamic vinaigrette and balsamic vinegar are completely different yet similar enough to get confused with each other. Let’s get right to the point, are balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinaigrette the same? Balsamic vinegar and balsamic vinaigrette are completely different from each other. While they are produced the same initially, what happens to both of them…
Garlic powder seems to harden up easily. As a Certified Health Coach, I conduct pantry makeovers which sometimes includes food storage. This is a topic I discuss. Have you wondered how to keep garlic powder from getting hard? 4 easy steps to prevent garlic powder from getting hard: In this article, we’re taking a look…
During my health coaching sessions many questions are asked about mango ripening. One of the most recent questions is, will mango ripen after peeled? Mangoes will ripen after peeled. Ripening a peeled mango is more technical than an unpeeled one. An unripe peeled mango should be placed in an airtight container and stored in the…
You may be tempted to buy the lowest price salmon and may have wondered about farm-raised salmon compared to wild-caught. Farm-raised salmon is bred and controlled by salmon farmers in an enclosed environment while wild-caught salmon is caught in their natural habitat and raised with no human interference. Wild caught contains less fat and fatty…
You might be wondering how a Papaya is ripe. It takes about 10 months for a papaya to develop on the tree and become ripe. During the ripening process, a papaya will change colors from green to yellow and grow to between 4 to 6 inches in length. While ripening a papaya feel will change…
If you’re new to the wonders of using olive oil, there are a few things you should know about storage. One of them is, can extra virgin olive oil be stored in the fridge? Extra virgin olive oil can be stored in the fridge if your kitchen room temperature is warmer than 75 degrees Fahrenheit….
Many people assume there is little difference between organic and non-organic bananas. With such a thick skin, you peel off and discard, the tender fruit inside is protected from such offensive chemicals. Or is it? What is the difference between organic and regular bananas? Organic certified bananas mean the bananas were genetically unmodified. They weren’t sprayed with…
More and more people are trying to find the healthiest and best ways of consuming essential food like salmon. Therefore, In this article, we’ll be answering the question: Can farm-raised salmon be organic? Farm-raised salmon cannot be organic. The United States Department of Agriculture currently provides no classification for what makes salmon organic. Outside the…
I think the following question about mushrooms is worth looking into, can mushrooms be eaten raw? Most button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and white mushrooms are all relatively safe to eat raw. In fact, you can discover them being served raw in many salads and in some of the most formal restaurants. In this article, we’re…
Chances are at one point you bought too much cinnamon making you wonder, how to store cinnamon? Cinnamon should be stored in a cool, dry place away from the sunlight. The best storage container is airtight which helps preserve the cinnamon’s flavor and aroma. A sealed container will prevent moisture in the cinnamon. This article…
Preventing asparagus from going bad is ideal so they’re available to you whenever you want. Therefore, how long can you keep fresh asparagus? You can keep asparagus fresh for about one week if they are stored properly in the refrigerator. Storing them straight up, with the bottoms trimmed and soaking in water, will keep them…
After bringing strawberries home you found out it was hard and tasted terrible. Unsure what to do you may asking yourself, will strawberries ripen on the counter? Strawberries will not ripen on the counter because when they are picked the ripening process stops. Strawberries are a non-climacteric fruit which means when they are harvested and…
One of the most common uses for papaya is in smoothies. Since many smoothie lovers prefer their drinks on the colder side a reasonable question comes to mind, can papaya be frozen? Papaya can be frozen whole or in pieces. Unripe papaya should be allowed to ripen before freezing. It should be frozen in airtight…
With the various ways you can consume broccoli, one question is whether it is better to eat broccoli raw or cooked? It’s better to eat broccoli raw or slightly cooked. The vitamins and minerals in broccoli are decreased or destroyed when exposed to cooking heat for lengths of time. Keeping broccoli out of water while slightly…
It often happens that mushrooms in your fridge become slimy quickly. You’d rather find a way to use them, but when mushrooms are slimy, are they bad? When mushrooms are slimy, it means they are turning bad. Slimy mushrooms means they have bacteria or fungi growing on them. These microorganisms are causing the mushroom to…
I consume some form of the fruit, sometimes pomegranate, everyday. Therefore, you may be wondering, can pomegranates increase weight? Pomegranates will not increase weight if consumed in moderation. Pomegranates are healthy and can help reduce weight if added to your nutrition. Like all food and drinks, pomegranates can increase weight if too much of it…
Knowing you can purchase diverse strawberry varieties, you might be asking yourself a few questions like, which strawberries taste the best? The best tasting strawberry is the Earliglow strawberry. Other great tasting strawberries include Honeoye, Ozark Beauty, Jewel and Seascape. These are the best tasting strawberries because of their flavor, texture and aroma. This article will…
Let’s examine what can you do with lots of kiwis. A few specific recipes are the most popular use when bulk quantities of kiwi fruit are available, including bread, desserts and smoothies. However, recipes that make foods acceptable for long-term storage make the most sense. Various recipes call for many kiwis to allow for a…