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#5
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:24 PM
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| Unwashed, or poorly washed green leaves can transmit a number of diseases. Make sure to soak the leaves in water to which you add a couple of drops of chlorine. |
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#6
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:24 PM
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| Besides shortening the cooking time, soaking beans overnight has another advantage: it helps eliminate some of the gas-producing toxins. |
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#7
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:25 PM
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| Devein fresh shrimps before cooking. To do this make a lengthwise incision on the back and pull out the intestines. |
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#8
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:26 PM
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| If you have more fruit than you can consume freeze it. Cut into smaller pieces (for big fruits) and you can later use it for smoothies, homemade or marmalade. |
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#9
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:26 PM
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| Over-cooked green peas are unappetizing. The best methods to cook them are steaming or stir-frying. They don't well boiled, so try to avoid it. |
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#10
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:26 PM
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| If you want to buy more tomatoes than you usually do buy some of them while still unripe. Store them at room temperature and consume them as they ripen. |
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#11
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Aunt Clara
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07-26-2006, 01:26 PM
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| Add fresh herbs to your dishes just as you are about to finish cooking. The heat still present will be enough to release the flavors while keeping the taste fresh. |
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