Monthly Archives: February 2016

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Can You Eat Green Potatoes?

QUESTION:
Can you eat green potatoes
?
Are green potatoes safe to eat?

ANSWER:
You do NOT want to eat a green potato, they are toxic and can be harmful to the human digestive system.
Please read on for a full explanation of green potatoes and how to prevent your potatoes from turning […]

By | February 28th, 2016|Blog|

The Truth About Salmonella In Eggs

Salmonella, the bacteria blamed for most cases of food poisoning, lives in the intestinal tract of animals and humans. It is shed through feces and typically humans have no symptoms, but some develop severe symptoms and some can even develop life-threatening symptoms if the infection spreads beyond the intestines .[1]

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By | February 24th, 2016|Blog|

Apple Donuts – These Looks Are Deceiving!

These healthy breakfast or snack treats will have everyone grabbing for their favorite donut… but wait… they’re actually yummy disguised apple slices!

Now, how do you like them apples?

These are simple to make and fun to eat, but you do need a melon baller kitchen tool […]

By | February 19th, 2016|Blog|

How To Keep Produce Fresh

There are many suggestions of how to keep produce fresh. Here are some small, every day changes that you can make to keep produce fresh a little longer. We’ve talked about food waste before and how a large percentage of it comes from fruits and vegetables since they generally have a shorter shelf […]

By | February 15th, 2016|Blog|

Icing Cookies – The Neat & Easy Way to Fabulous Hearts

Showing your love with a heart is a time honored tradition. But don’t just slap some frosting on your cookie. Likewise, don’t allow it to run off the edges of your neatly cut-out cookie. Instead, give your royal icing a smooth, rounded edge all the way around the cookie.

This one easy […]

By | February 10th, 2016|Blog|

Is it Safe to Eat a Bloody Egg?

Question:
Is it safe to eat a bloody egg?
Is it safe to eat an egg with a blood spot on the yolk?
Are bloody eggs safe for consumption?

Answer:
Yes, eggs with a visible blood spot on the yolk are safe for consumption. Please read on for further information on this topic, as […]

By | February 7th, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

What is Tamari? Soy Sauce vs Tamari (vs Shoyu vs Kecap Manis)

QUESTION:
What is Tamari? What’s the difference between Tamari and Shoyu sauce?

ANSWER:
Tamari is made in Japan without the addition of wheat, making Tamari sauce gluten-free and the reason that many people are now reaching for Tamari sauce instead of the other types of soy sauces.

Although all soy sauces are created by […]

By | February 3rd, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

Can You Freeze Potatoes?

QUESTION:
Can you freeze potatoes?

ANSWER:
Yes, you can freeze potatoes. Think frozen french fries!

But… raw potatoes do not freeze well… you must slightly cook, or blanch your potatoes before freezing them. Partially cooked potatoes will freeze well.

Instructions for Freezing Potatoes

  1. Wash your potatoes. Choose fairly […]
By | February 1st, 2016|FAQ|