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Berries are fragile. Don’t buy them unless you plan to eat them within two days. Photo courtesy California Strawberry Commission. We adapted this article from the original on Vegetarian Times because we’re guilty of throwing out a lot of spoiled produce. But we’re no different from the rest of America. Back in 2002, researchers…
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Some types of cheese in full, uncut wheels—Gouda and Parmigiano-Reggiano, for example—can age for several years. Their flavor, aroma and texture grow more complex over time. But for most cheeses, once the wheel is cut and the rind is broken, the cheese begins to deteriorate. Small pieces of cheese have an even shorter lifespan than…
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The different types of onions are not universally interchangeable. When a recipe calls for “an onion,” it would be helpful to know which one of the common onions—red, sweet, white or yellow—you should use. Yes, the recipe will still work if you use a yellow onion instead of a red onion; but using the right…
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We received an email from a reader, asking: “How should I store my PB and how long will it last?” Large brands typically come with expiration dates (and possibly, preservatives). If you purchase an artisan brand, it has no preservatives; but it may not have an expiration date, either. So here are the guidelines: Shelf.…
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