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Using the Microwave
Asked by D.F. from Chicago
on October 16, 2008
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Hi mommas, So I just started my son on veggies and fruits a few months ago. My husband and I have decited to make his food for him. So I make a bunch of it and freeze ...
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- I don't know, I know even cooking the veggies too much in boiling water also robs it of nutrients. Maybe because the micro zaps it and you can control the temp as wel...
- Definately don't use the microwave. It does destroy the nutrients. Not only that, it changes the molecular structure of the food you eat when you heat it in a microw...
- I'm glad you asked this. I plan to make my own baby food and sometimes cook veggies in the microwave. I just Googled it, and found an encouraging article from the Ne...
Keeping Fruit Fresh
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on March 27, 2007
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I am new in this country. My daughter loves eating fresh fruit daily, so we keep a lot in the house.
What is the best way to preserve grapes so they last longer? The...
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- My recommendation is this... call tcf organics... they deliver fresh produce to your home, its organic and FRESH!!! You can make requests as well.. The produce lasts ...
- I love Tupperware's FridgeSmarts. They really do keep produce fresher longer. I know I sound like a commercial, but they really do work! They're kind of expensive, ...
- My tip for bananas is I buy a bunch that is very green, then I buy 2 or 3 that is a bit green and I buy 2 that are ripe. If you look to the side of the banana display ...
Chicken Going Bad, Anyone Else, and Why?
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on June 12, 2008
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The last several times I have purchased (boneless, skinless) chicken breasts, I have opened them up within several days of the "sale by" date and it has been bad... ro...
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- This has happened to us a few times. Even when I froze them. When I thawed it to use it was bad. Take it back to the store. They should be more then happy to help. (if...
- I had the same problem take it back if you still have the receipt. I had to take some back Especially if its bad before the sell by date.
- I agree with the others. Take it back. Even if you don't have the receipt, the store info will be on the price tag. (barcode)
Freezing Cookbook
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on October 26, 2007
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I'll be having a baby in a few weeks and want to stock up on frozen casseroles & other foods like that. My wonderful niece will be doing most of the warming up & rehea...
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- If you email me privately I can send you a pdf file of a bunch of freezer recipes, with specific instructions on how to prepare, put in the freezer and then pull out f...
- I was looking on the food network website for another recipe I wanted to share with someone else on mamasource and saw that they had a link for freezer friendly recipe...
- Actually, Freeze and reheat is exactly that. As a rule most things can be cooked from frozen. They just may take a bit longer. A good rule of thumb for frozen foods is...
