Always wash Brussels sprouts right before cooking—washing them too early can trap moisture and promote spoilage. A quick ...

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Are you properly cleaning your fruits and vegetables? Learn what to use, what to avoid, and the best techniques for a healthy diet. Fruits and Vegetables supply us with vitamins and minerals for good ...

Washing fruits and vegetables helps reduce bacteria that can cause infection or food poisoning, chemical residues, and dirt. Learn which produce to wash and how.

Q: Do I need a fancy produce wash for my fruits and vegetables? A: According to the Food and Drug Administration, water alone does the job when it comes to cleaning produce. Soap, detergent or ...

Since I shared tips on how to keep your home kitchen clean, we’ve gotten a fresh batch of, “Wait, how should I be washing stuff in my kitchen?” questions. We’re here (at [email protected]) for it.

Few produce items have a longer season than one of our sturdy old stand-bys: broccoli. Available in peak form from October through April—when many other items can't handle the low temperatures—you can ...

No doubt you’ve heard that you should wash your fresh fruit and vegetables before eating them. After all, they can be full of residue like dirt, pesticides and even bugs. If you want to eliminate as ...

“It is of no use to spread time, labor and manure too thin.” — “The Old Farmer’s Almanac,” 1922 It is time to clean up your vegetable beds. If the plants are not too woody, you can add them to your ...