Keep Potatoes from SproutingThis is a page about keep potatoes from sprouting. As potatoes ripen they will begin to sprout. There are some things you can do to slow down this process, such as storing in a dry, dark, cool place.
Making Heart Shaped TomatoesThis is a page about making heart shaped tomatoes. For a Valentine meal or just a special touch for someone you love, you can make heart shapes with grape tomatoes.
Use Zucchini as Apple or Pineapple SlicesThis is one of the neatest things for using extra zucchini. You can use those large ones no one wants or regular sized ones in place of apple or pineapple slices in pie or cake recipes.
Easy Way to Shuck CornI recently saw a video on Facebook showing someone shucking corn that looked really easy and eliminated all of the silk being stuck to the corn cob. I thought I would give it a try.
Reviving Limp CeleryThis is a page about reviving limp celery. That once nice crunchy stalk of celery is now limp and unappealing. Luckily there are ways to revive it.
Making Heart Shaped CarrotsHeart shaped carrots are a fun addition to any recipe calling for sliced carrots. Watch this video and learn how to make them...
Making Heart Shaped CarrotsHeart shaped carrots are a fun addition to any recipe calling for sliced carrots. Here is how to make them:
Make Use of Whatever Comes My WayYes it is the time of year we long for during long, dark winter nights, the time of warmth and plenty. Trouble for some of us is that plenty can quickly become a bit too much as the glut of produce arrives.
Homemade Vegetable Wash RecipesIt is important to wash your vegetables and remove any pesticides and dirt form their skin. Making your own vegetable wash is simple and affordable. This page contains homemade vegetable wash recipes.
Using Bamboo ShootsBamboo shoots are great when added to stir fry or egg rolls. Tips for storing, cooking with and using bamboo shoots. The fresh variety can be found in many Southeast Asian dishes.
One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potatoes and...How many times have you stood in front of the potatoes in the store and wondered what the difference was in all those different varieties of potatoes?
Keep Veggies Fresh LongerI have found that you can keep all your vegetables fresh longer if you remove the cores and seeds from them as soon as possible after you purchase them.
Using Aji AmarilloAji Amarillo is a yellow chile pepper common in Peruvian dishes. Sometimes you can find this variety of chile green or orange as well depending on the maturity of the fruit. It has mild to medium heat.
Using Anaheim Chile Peppers (New...Anaheim peppers also known as New Mexican chiles, can range in heat level depending on where they are cultivated, maturity level, and how they are prepared. These chiles range in color from light green to red. These peppers are commonly used in decorative chile hangings called ristras.
Using BeetsThere are many varieties of beets, red, sugar, pink and cream colored beets. They are high in calcium, potassium and phosphorus. The greens are also edible and high in nutrients.
