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Take The Stink Out

We receive may calls from people, who by no fault of their own, have had food spoil in the refrigerator/freezer. Maybe the power has gone out, the unit has been unplugged, or has been left open these are the perfect times for food to spoil in the refrigerator/freezer. If the food has been allowed to spoil in a refrigerator/freezer, the strong odors associated with food spoilage may be extremely difficult to remove. The first step is to clean the appliance with a gentle household
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Freezing Grated Zucchini For Baking

Ideally you would harvest zucchini that is tender, about 6 to 8 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. As zucchini grows larger, it becomes tougher and has more seeds. Unfortunately even if you harvest them daily, there is always that one or two that sneak past the optimum size. Actually, I don't think I have harvested any that were the optimum size. What do you do with those larger zucchini that are still edible, but past the prime for
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Kickin’ Salsa

What gives your salsa its kick? For me it is the chile peppers that we use. A member of the Capsicum genus, the chile, was one of the wonders that Christopher Columbus brought back from the new world. This pungent pod plays an important role in providing a range of spiciness from mild to mouth-searing. There are more that 200 varieties of chilies used in cooking around the world. Chilies range in length from 1/4 inch to 12 inches. beware the
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