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How to Preserve Zucchini

How to Preserve Zucchini

The most commonly seen zucchini is dark green, long and cylindrical. This was the zucchini of my childhood; the kind that my maman used to make moist chocolate zucchini cakes. Only recently have I discovered the many shapes and sizes of zucchini. This year...

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Freezing Basil Pesto – A Recipe

Freezing Basil Pesto – A Recipe

The three most common ways of preserving basil are dehydrating, curing and freezing. It's worth considering how you plan to use the basil before preserving it or you could experiment with each way to discover what you prefer. Dehydrating basil is inexpensive and space...

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