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does slicing strawberries make them last longer?

my mom buys organic strawberries from our local Farmers Market and wants to know if slicing them in half will make them last longer. im not sure what her logic is behind it, we’re just curious.

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Regency Natural Ultra Fine Cheesecloth $3.75 Regency Naturals Cheesecloth is made ultra-fine 100% natural cotton. Use for straining, steaming and blanching, basting, cleaning and polishing, crab and clam preparation, canning, and bouquet garni. Dimensions: 9 square feet….

Beyond Gourmet Unbleached Parchment Paper, 71-Square Foot Roll $4.95 Beyond Gourmet 1X Roll Parchment Paper The Philosophy Behind Beyond Gourmet Is To Provide The Consumer With Fine Quality Products That Have Minimum Impact On The World’S Environment. No Chlorine Is Used In The Making Of Our Paper Products, Therefore No Harmful By-Products Are Released Into The Environment.: (Note: This Product Description Is Informational Only. Always Check The Actual Product L…

ECOBAGS®~Recycled Cotton Canvas Lunch Bag with Velcro Closure $5.14 ECOBAGS® There’s no waste here. This Lunch bag is made from recycled cotton fibers (scraps are collected and woven into new canvas material) A basic canvas lunch sack that’s reusable and machine washable; nothing fancy about it. Just a basic lunch sack with an easy to use VELCRO® like closure.. Kid & grown up friendly. Why put up with all the “icky” that lives at the bottom of those nylon lunch …

Himalayan Institute Chyawanprash $8.63 Chyawanprash is complex herbal formula that has a jam like consistency and a history of use as a tonic and strong rejuvenator for more than 2,000 years. The combination of the 36 selected herbs and fruits along with 4 food ingredients in this nutritionally rich tonic has traditionally been used to enhance general health, increase mental and physical energy, and support the body’s natural resistanc…

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Green Babies Sage Moms: The Ultimate Guide To Raising Your Organic Baby $11.99 From the trailblazing founder of Green Babies organic clothing comes the very first guide for new mothers in raising a "green" family-and doing it simply and inexpensively. Filled with necessary and convenient advice that takes the reader from the first months of pregnancy and beyond this indispensable book explains: – The safest ways to get the house ready for the baby – The best baby gear-from clothes to crib mattresses – Organic recipes for health-conscious breastfeeding moms – How to throw a green baby shower – The best solutions for storing breast milk safely – How to keep play areas safe from chemicals – How to handle the diaper dilemma: wash vs. toss – And much more!From the trailblazing founder of Green Babies organic clothing comes the very first guide for new mothers in raising a "green" family-and doing it simply and inexpensively. Filled with necessary and convenient advice that takes the reader from the first months of pregnancy and beyond this indispensable book explains: – The safest ways to get the house ready for the baby – The best baby gear-from clothes to crib mattresses – Organic recipes for health-conscious breastfeeding moms – How to throw a green baby shower – The best solutions for storing breast milk safely – How to keep play areas safe from chemicals – How to handle the diaper dilemma: wash vs. toss – And much more!

The Market $25 The Market at Norris Ferry is the place you want to go for a quaint, elegant dining experience. From their extensive wine list, succulent USDA hand cut aged Angus Steaks, to homemade house desserts, there is no mistake that you are in the right place. Karen Vanderkuy is committed to serving only the freshest seafood, salads and sauces. Organic produce is one of the things she utilizes, when at all possible. The attention that she gives to detail and taste, texture and presentation makes her eclectic cuisine the talk of town. She has served the Shreveport/Bossier area for over 24 years in the food industry. She knows what you want! Her menu changes weekly, so check The Market’s website, themarketnorrisferry.com to see what delicious entrees she will be whipping up that week!

Crafting Competitive Resumes for Moms: When you don’t have much to say $13.96 This audio program is for moms who are having trouble translating their mom experience into employable skills for the job market….

Green Babies, Sage Moms $28.8 A practical handbook for new mothers on how to raise a "green" family offers a host of practical, money-saving, and easy-to-follow suggestions on safe ways to prepare a house for a new baby, organic recipes for health conscious breastfeeding mothers, safe storage solutions for breast milk, the best baby gear, and other useful tips.

Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition $130 A Market Leading, Traditional Approach to Organic ChemistryThroughout all eight editions, Organic Chemistry has been designed to meet the needs of the “mainstream,” two-semester, undergraduate organic chemistry course. This best-selling text gives students a solid understanding of organic chemistry by stressing how fundamental reaction mechanisms function and reactions occur.

Today’s Moms $11.29 Two producers of Today share their experiences and wisdom on baby’s first year, along with priceless advice and anecdotes from the anchors and experts on America’s number-one morning show. Being a new mother can be extremely nerve-racking and exhausting, and many moms find parenting advice, comfort, and humor on the Today show. Now all that advice and more is collected in Today’s Moms , a one-stop guide to everything a new mother needs to know about her baby’s first year, from the best breastfeeding products to reclaiming fun and intimacy with her partner after the baby. Full of behind-the-scenes stories with moms and experts, Today’s Moms provides the most up-to-date news and information with easy, entertaining ways to help mothers keep their sanity. And it’s all medically reviewed by NBC medical experts Dr. Nancy Snyderman and Dr. Tanya Benenson. Contributors include Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry, Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Kathie Lee Gifford, and many others. Written in a friendly and accessible tone, with straightforward, honest advice and expert information, Today’s Moms will help all moms feel more confident about their first year of motherhood.

The Moms’ Guide To Meal Makeovers: Improving The Way Your Family Eats, One Meal At A Time! $9.89 For the legions of harried moms who have tossed in the dishtowel on cooking healthy meals (or any meals!), the easiest-ever guide for bringing super nutrition back to the kitchen. Getting dinner on the table night after night can be a challenge. So it’s no surprise that busy moms often rely on fast food, takeout, and convenience meals like macaroni & cheese, chicken nuggets, and fries. The kids love it but the drawback is that little twinge of guilt moms feel every time they feed their family another not-so-healthy meal. At the end of the day, many children end up with a poor diet high in sugar, saturated fat, and calories a major factor in the rising rates of obesity. Finally, here are realistic guidelines designed to give families a healthy meal makeover. The Moms lay out a 5-Step Meal Makeover Plan, explaining how to market good nutrition to kids, establish food rules, and make life easier in the kitchen. In The Best of the Bunch chapter they reveal which brands of kid convenience foods-hot dogs, frozen pizza, and more-are the best tasting and most nutritious ones out there. The Moms show how to stock a healthy pantry and whip up delicious anytime meals using pantry staples. They even serve up 120 reworked recipes for family favorites such as Fast-as-Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Squishy Squash Lasagna, Cheesy Broccoli Soup, Sweet Potato Fries, and Chocolate Pudding with Toppers. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Organic And Chic $15.59 "When I bring one of my sweets into the room whether at a wedding or an intimate dinner party the expressions on people’s faces turn that celebration into a memory I’ll never forget. That’s what baking should be." Many people are coming to recognize the merits of eating organic ingredients but the idea of "organic baked goods" may bring to mind food that is more boring than beautiful and delicious. But in Organic and Chic custom cake baker Sarah Magid uses her background in jewelry and shoe design to create vibrantly colored highly original delicious organic cakes and other desserts that are perfect for all kinds of celebrations. Filled with gorgeous photographs Organic and Chic features recipes for delectable baked goods you’ll be excited to re-create and serve to family and friends from modern floral cakes and cupcakes to rustic farmer’s-market sweets made with seasonal fruits: Red Velvet Love Cake frosted with Vanilla Whipped Buttercream and garnished with edible flowers Vanilla-Bean Butter Cake filled with Sweet Chocolate Ganache and decorated with hand-sculpted butterflies Minty Strawberry Shortcakes celebrating the bounty of the summer Goldies a tasty tribute to America’s favorite cream-filled sponge cake Whether you’re preparing some simple Double Ginger Cookies for a block party or bake sale or experimenting with a rich and luscious dark chocolate birthday cake you can be confident that you’re serving desserts that are gorgeous and flavorful without resorting to fake chemical-laden ingredients. Magid offers detailed step-by-step decorating instructions and enough inspiration to help even the most novice baker create bold cake-decorating effects including eye-popping flowers hand-sculpted leaves and metallic-painted brushstrokes. A must for every health-minded baker this unique cookbook balances exquisite flavors organic ingredients and stunning visuals to help you create your own masterpieces.

Sustainable Market Farming (Paperback) $48.1 Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family`s diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author`s extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement. Pam Dawling is a contributing editor with Growing for Market magazine. An avid vegetable grower, she has been farming as a member of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia for over twenty years, where she helps grow food for around one hundred people on three and a half acres, and provides training in sustainable vegetable production.

Picnic Market & Cafe $25 PicNic Market & Cafe is an Upper Westside neighborhood Alsatian Bistro serving what Chef Proprietaire Jean Luc Kieffer calls “nostalgically French cuisine with a twist”. Alsatian Classics like Choucroute, Tarte Flambe & Spaetzle reflect Kieffer’s roots as well as French Classics – Cassoulet, Duck Confit, Beef Bourguignon, Coq au Vin and Cheese Souffle. Chef Kieffer presents these dishes with a modern elegance. He is very selective in the ingredients he uses and works closely with many of the farmers from the Greenmarket. The menu encompasses seasonal ingredients with weekly deliveries from Bradley Farms (organic) in New Paltz New York. The wine list is composed of small boutique vineyards with some organic offerings and a large selection of by the glass.Picnic is open 7 days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner. As you enter Picnic you will find a small market where you will see Artisanal Cheeses, Silver Moon Bakery bread, small selection of charcuterie and Parisian style sandwiches, cookies, sweets and daily prepared foods for take out.