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The Humble Yet Fabulous Potatoes: Must-Know Facts, Cooking And Storing Tips

Potatoes have long been rightfully a staple in homes across the globe. They are cheap, easy-going, versatile, and most importantly, delightful to savor on. But what do you know about these well-beloved spuds, except for the fact that they make for tasty French fries or Thanksgiving’s quintessential -  mashed potatoes?

Check out essential information about these humble spuds, from nutrient values, exciting facts, cooking and storing tips, so the next time you can make the most out of this vegetable.

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Learn How To Store Dried Mushrooms With Simple Steps

Mushrooms are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and protein while delivering an extremely low-calorie count. Thus, it is no wonder why a lot of households try storing dried mushrooms for usage in the long run. But, unfortunately, not many of them have mastered the art of food storage and ruining it instead.

If you are struggling in the kitchen over this matter, then let’s look at this article. Here, we will talk about how to store dried mushrooms properly and make sure you can apply such knowledge in real life.

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How to Improve Your Vegetable Yield This Year

For farmers, there is a continual need to increase their yield. This isn’t necessarily driven by a need to boost profits. It is, instead, driven by the need to feed an ever-growing world population. This increased demand is putting pressure on farmers to find new ways to tend to their crops. They are seeking methods that will allow for faster growth and also increased production.

What has come to greatly benefit farming, and results in an increased vegetable yield, are the developments in plant breeding and crop technology. Farmers are now aware in advance of the coming weather, they are more knowledgeable in terms of soil nutrients, and they have new solutions to dealing with pests and disease. The move to improve yields has gone hand in hand with a move towards increased efficiency and sustainability.

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6 Incredible Ways To Eat Bananas

Bananas are such an incredible fruit. When ripe, they taste sweet with a soft, starchy texture. Apart from yumminess, bananas are treasured for their mind-blowing health benefits. For example, they provide vitamins B6, C, potassium, and energy. On top of that, they are great for the skin and digestive system. These are the reasons you are encouraged to eat bananas as frequently as you can.

You can consume your bananas in many different ways. From taking the fruits in smoothies and puddings to combining them with cereals, bananas can be consumed in numerous ways. Let’s take a closer look at some of them:

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How To Make The Best Banana Bread

Banana bread is certainly one of the few breads that everyone is sure to love. So, we will now look at exactly how you can make the best banana bread, every single time.

Select the best bananas

In order to make banana bread, you'll need to get bananas. The best bread is made from overripe bananas that have lots of black speckles. Remember, bananas have seeds - you don’t need to remove these.

In the event that you only have fresh bananas available, simply bake them with the peels still on for about 40 minutes at 150C so that their skin becomes black. Once cooked, cool, peel and use to make your banana bread.

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How Does Vegan Diet Affect Bone Health?

As our understanding of health and nutrition expands and increasing numbers turn to veganism as a healthy and environmentally friendly approach to our diet, it’s vital to ensure you’re getting sufficient vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to ensure a healthy and balanced diet.

One aspect of the vegan diet that’s been heavily scrutinized in recent years is whether it’s possible to consume the necessary nutrients required for strong and healthy bones.

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Homemade Pizza: Step-By-Step Recipe

Nowadays, pizza is one of the most famous and beloved Italian dishes all over the world. People in the Apennines have been eating crusts with vegetables and cheese cooked in a wood-burning stove since ancient times. It would be challenging to find a person who doesn’t like pizza. No surprise here, since the ingredients of this dish can be adjustable, and everyone can find the type of pizza they’ll enjoy.

Baking pizza on your own may seem difficult at first, but it’s really not. The key to a delicious pizza is, of course, dough. And no store-bought dough can compare to the homemade one. Here is an easy pizza recipe, baked in Betty Crocker pizza maker, including the sauce and the list of toppings.

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