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Mar 06
2020
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Kids Can - Bananas!

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ peel bananas. Try starting at the end away from the stem. The skin is less fibrous and easier to pull apart.

❁ mash bananas with a fork. A flat dish or plate might make mashing easier.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Kids Can - Cranberries!

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ wash produce under cool running water.

❁ peel fruit or vegetables with a peeler to take off only a thin layer.

❁ measure and mix ingredients

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Leafy Greens - Shop and Save

❁ Choose greens that look crisp. Avoid wilted or yellowing leaves and browned stalks.

❁ Greens may be fresher and cost less when they are in season. Most are available spring through summer or fall. Kale, mustard greens and collard greens are available during the winter months.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Kids Can - Split Peas!

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Show kids how to:

❁ find and remove small rocks, seeds or plant parts from dry split peas.

❁ Rinse split peas in a colander under cool running water.

❁ Wash, peel or chop vegetables.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Beans - Shop and Save

❁ Dried and canned beans are great food to keep on hand. You may want to stock up when they are on sale.

❁ Dried beans are usually cheaper than canned beans but take longer to cook. Canned beans are fully cooked and ready to use cold or heated.

Mar 06
2020
  By Anonymous (not verified)

Types of Onions

Yellow onions are most common. They store well.

White onions are usually sharper in flavor.

Red onions are somewhat mild in flavor. Their red skin adds color to dishes.

Sweet onions have a mild flavor even when raw. They don't store as long.

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