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Storing Fruit

March 20, 2009 By Wardeh 3 Comments

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You can get some really great deals on regional or local fruit, if you’re willing to buy 20 or 40 pounds at a time. This is what we do, but we have trouble keeping the fruit fresh. I have no extra fridge room, nor a cellar (wouldn’t that be nice), and just keeping the boxes [...]

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Use Painters’ Tape to Label Stored and Freezer Foods

February 20, 2009 By Wardeh 2 Comments

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My sweet friend Mary submitted this week’s Kitchen Tip:

I use blue painters’ tape to mark the lids of freezer and stored items. I write on it with a pen or sharpie. This tape stays on in the freezer and easily peels right off. Read more…

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