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Mary Jo DiLonardo

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Writer, editor, producer who loves telling stories and learning amazing new things. Still waiting to use the quadratic equation in everyday life.
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Is It Safe To Eat Sprouted Potatoes? Here’s What the Experts Say Original

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Credit: Simply Recipes / Illustration by Wanda Abraham Potatoes with large green spots or long sprouts should be discarded for safety. Cutting off small green spots and sprouts reduces toxins but doesn’t eliminate them. Cooking methods such as boiling or baking do not completely remove potato toxins. You’re hankering for a baked potato or whipping up a sheet pan dinner. But when you reach into the bag, the potatoes have sprouts and a greenish tinge. Are they still safe to eat?
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The Only Way You Should Store Avocados, According to a Hass Avocado Expert Original

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By Mary Jo DiLonardo Verified
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Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Key Takeaways • Keep unripe avocados at room temperature for four to five days to fully ripen. • Put ripe avocados in the refrigerator to slow ripening and maintain their quality. • Rub the surface with lemon or lime juice, tightly wrap it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. I just love a creamy, ripe avocado. It’s always a puzzle to store them so they’re perfect when I’m ready to eat them.
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Why You Should Stop Mixing Baking Soda and Vinegar To Clean, According to a Scientist Original

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Credit: Simply Recipes / Getty Images Baking soda is highly effective at neutralizing grease stains due to its alkaline pH. Vinegar excels at breaking down mineral deposits, such as calcium and magnesium, in hard water. Using baking soda and vinegar separately maximizes their individual cleaning strengths. I’ve always heard that the combination of baking soda and vinegar is a magical cleaning concoction.
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