vegetables Archives - Corps of Renewal And Charity

Washing Fruits & Vegetables

by Sustainability Team | Feb 12, 2024 | Sustainable Living, Food, Ordinary Wisdom

Ordinary Wisdom [Talitha] I have filled a bowl with water and 1/4 c. Vinegar. Soak for 2 min. Then dry fruit completely. I store strawberries and blueberries and lettuce, etc.…in mason jars in the fridge. They last a long time. I have a spray bottle of white vinegar I...

Retaining the Most Vitamin C in Vegetables

by CORAC Leaders | Nov 8, 2023 | Ordinary Wisdom, Food

[Marilyn] If eating something for its vitamin C content, then fresh raw, steamed or microwaved retains more vitamin C. Boiling or blanching destroys most vitamin C.Your fat soluble ones aren’t affected much by...

Dehyrdrating Potatoes

by CORAC Leaders | Oct 23, 2023 | Ordinary Wisdom, Food

[Mick Question] Marilyn, how do you keep your cubed or shredded potatoes from turning brown when you dehydrate them? [Marilyn Answer] Par bowl. Shredded 2 minutes, cubed-3 minutes and sliced 4-5 minutes. Put kettle with water on stove bring to a boil. While waiting...

Autumn Planting

by CORAC Leaders | Aug 13, 2023 | Food, Ordinary Wisdom, Gardening/Gathering/Foraging

[Eva] This guidance is from the School of Traditional Skills. The following can be planted in August: Root vegetables: BeetsCarrotsRadishesRutabagasTurnips CauliflowerBroccoliCabbageChardKale Herbs like cilantro, parsley and fruit trees can be planted in the fall....