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Safely Clean and Store Your Face Masks, Including N95/KN95s

January 27, 2022

Face masks are products that cover the wearer’s nose and mouth. When wearing correctly, masks are good at filtering out pollen and other allergens in the air and preventing individuals from contracting any airborne infectious germs, including the COVID-19 virus. A quality mask is essential in helping slow the spread […]

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How to Use Cabbage

August 20, 2020

How to Store Store cabbage in a cold, moist place, like the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. If in good condition and stored properly, cabbage can easily be stored for weeks or sometimes months, depending on the variety. To freeze, thoroughly rinse cabbage and cut into medium or coarse shreds, […]

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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. […]