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I am a wife, mother and grandma who enjoys the many aspects of homemaking. A variety of interests and hobbies combined with travel keep me active. They reflect the importance of family, friends, home and good food.
Cook ingredients that you are used to cooking by other techniques, such as fish, chicken, or hamburgers. In other words be comfortable with the ingredients you are using.
--Bobby Flay

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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Kitchen Quick Tips - Washing Produce

kitchen quick tipsProduce can have pesticide residue unless it has been organically grown.  Even then it should be washed before consuming.  Place the produce in the sink with fresh soapy water.  Wash to remove any soil.  Rinse.  Cover with fresh water and about 2 tbsp of white vinegar.  Let sit for 15 minutes.  Drain and dry.


1 food lovers commented:

LindaG said...

Glad to hear your husband is on the mend.
Thanks for the tip and have a blessed weekend!