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When you find a good deal at the grocery store or stock up on some great produce at the farmer’s market, you want to be sure to keep it fresh for as long as possible. It can be crushing to look into the fridge and have a slimy, tangled mess that was a beautiful bunch of radishes a few days ago. You want to enjoy your delicious vegetable finds, not see them go to waste. All vegetables are different and there are different ways to keep each type fresh the longest. Let's talk about the best ways to store your...

Grilling fresh fruits and vegetables is a great way to enhance a meal or for creating a low-fat, vegan version of your favorite meals. Grilling brings out the sweetness in most fruits. Onions and peppers are commonly slid onto kabob skewers at cookouts. Grilled mushrooms make a great addition to any plate. If you are looking for healthy food options prepared in different ways, grilling can be a wonderful way to cook your fresh produce. Grilled fruit can make an excellent dessert. Paired with a sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar or some ice cream, grilled fruit is almost irresistible.  Eggplant,...

One of the easiest ways to preserve your fresh vegetables is by freezing them after they’ve been harvested, fresh and ripe. You can keep your summer vegetables frozen and use them throughout the winter months. Avoiding waste when you harvest your garden saves money and means fewer trips to the grocery store. You can store the frozen produce for months and thaw it when you’re ready to use it. You can preserve all those healthy nutrients and freeze your vegetable harvest for later. Some vegetables have an unavoidable texture change once frozen and thawed. Certain foods will do better with...