Food News: Mary's Helpful Tips

"Apple slices: To keep cut apple slices from turning brown, sprinkle them with lemon-lime soda. Great for kids' brown bag lunches!
Corn: When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural sweetness! (Remember not to overcook, which can toughen the kernels. About 3 minutes is all it takes.)

Mushrooms: When purchasing fresh mushrooms, always use a brown paper bag to hold them instead of a plastic bag. Store unwashed mushrooms in the paper bag in your refrigerator's vegetable drawer. They will retain freshness twice as long than if stored in a plastic bag.

Peeling Fruits and Vegetables: Vegetable peelers are good for more than just carrots and potatoes. Use them to peel avocados, kiwi fruit, and many more produce items. Try it out next time you need to peel something difficult.

Potatoes: To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

Ripening Fruit and Vegetables: Many fruits and vegetables found in supermarkets today look ripe, but are hard as a rock. Soften them up by placing them in a brown paper bag and hiding the bag away in a dark cabinet for a day or two. This is great for items such as avocados, kiwi fruit, peaches, nectarines, and more."

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July 26, 2006

Food News: Mary's Helpful Tips