H Blanching is a cooking method done by poaching fruits and vegetables, gently and quickly, in boiling water. The quick part is important. "Blanching" is not the same as "boiling." Usually the ...

Fruits and vegetables can carry harmful contaminants from growth to storage. Follow best practices like washing under running water, using a vegetable brush, or natural solutions like vinegar or ...

It's called The Dirty Dozen, and it's a cheat sheet of which fruits and vegetables you should always wash. The group analyzed 47,510 samples of 46 fruits and vegetables, tested by the US Food ...

Wash and chop fruits like berries, bananas, and mangoes before freezing. Blanch vegetables (like spinach, carrots, and beans) by boiling them for a few minutes, then quickly cooling them in ice ...

Want to try your hand at preserving your favorite fruits and vegetables this summer? Freezing or canning is a delicious way to preserve the flavors of summer and enjoy all winter long. Food ...