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How to Use Zucchini

July 28, 2020

How to Store Zucchini is soft-skinned and may bruise or scratch easily. Store it in the refrigerator produce drawer for 3-5 days. If you will not be able to use zucchini before it spoils, freeze it. Clean, cut into ½-inch slices, and blanch (scald in boiling water) for 3-4 minutes. […]

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How to Use Tomatoes

July 28, 2020

How to Store Store uncut tomatoes at room temperature, away from light with stem side down. Storing in the refrigerator can reduce the quality of tomatoes, so they are best to enjoy ripe. After cutting tomatoes, store in the refrigerator and use within 3-4 days. To freeze, clean tomatoes and […]

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How to Use Potatoes

July 28, 2020

How to Store Store in a well-ventilated, dry, dark, and cool place, not the refrigerator. Do not clean potatoes before storing because dampness promotes spoilage. To freeze potatoes, clean, peel, remove bad spots, and cut into ¼ – ½ inch cubes. Blanch (scald in boiling water) for about 5 minutes, […]