How and Why You Need to Wash Your Produce

I don’t mind a little dirt. It feels good to work outside and I see dirt under my fingernails as a sign of a day well spent. I’m also in the camp of people who believe that being exposed to nature is great for our immune systems. But that doesn’t mean it’s ok to be lax about our food safety.

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Should you wash berries before storing them?

I’m sure this has happened to you at least once in your life. You buy some delicious looking berries and the next day they’re covered mold!

Summer is coming up, or if you’re in the south like me, summer is here! And that means fresh delicious berries.

What is the best way to store berries for the longest shelf life?

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8 simplified flavor profiles for remarkable veggies

I’m so excited for this post!! If you’ve been following along you know that one of the reasons I started focusing on veggie-centered meals was to get more variety in my meal plans. If you want to double up on the variety in your kitchen and create remarkable veggie dishes that will totally WOW your family, start experimenting with some new flavor profiles!

If this sounds daunting to you, don't sweat it! Just turn it into a mix-n-match game!

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