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Did You Know....Zucchini

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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Platinum

Did You Know....Zucchini

 

 

By
Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Realty Center
          
 

Zucchini Information:

Zucchini

 

A medium zucchini has more potassium per bite than a banana and nearly half of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C.  

 

Pick firm, smooth zucchini--the smaller the better.  Larger squash can taste bitter.

 

Store zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator to prevent them from losing water and becoming rubbery.

 

Chop half an inch off the stem and rounded ends of the beg before cooking.

 

Toss chopped, sliced or grated zucchini with salt to draw out water, then squeeze dry or blot with paper towels.  Otherwise, they will release too much moisture while they cook.

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Kristin Johnston

Realtor, ABR, EPRO

RE/MAX Platinum

414 254 6647

kjohnston5@wi.rr.com

 

 

 

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Yummmooooo Bruce!~  I want some tonight!

Jun 26, 2014 07:04 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I have always been told it has no nutritional value but I love it!  I steam all my veggies!

Jun 26, 2014 10:14 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Kristin

I did not know that . . . . Thanks for sharing the information on zucchini.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 26, 2014 11:48 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Kristin, Thank you for the information. I love the picture. have a good day.

Jun 26, 2014 08:48 PM
Mona Gersky
MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC - Sylva, NC
GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.

Seeing that there is a good chance that bananas may be modified into extinction, good to know there is a great potassium alternative.  I'm not certain they'll taste as good on cereal though.

Jun 26, 2014 09:11 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Renee, interesting, I have never heard that!  I  heard that about iceberg lettuce though

 

YOu bet Lou!

Gita, same to you!

Mona, I doubt it :-)

Jun 26, 2014 11:48 PM
Ron Marshall
Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN
Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Gosh, I haven't had fresh zucchini in quite a while.  I will have to see when they will be in the farmer's market this year.  More potassium than a banana, who woulda thought?

Jun 27, 2014 12:11 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I know, right, Ron

Jun 27, 2014 12:41 AM
Steve Ewing - Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams - Stockton, CA

Kristin - mmmmmmmmmmm love zucchini bread and zucchini cookies.  Well I am still getting my veggies...grin  Thanks for the blog.

Jun 27, 2014 01:25 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Steve...that sounds yummy right now

Jun 27, 2014 01:27 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I did not know about the high potassium level which some need to take into consideration for kidney health issues.

Jun 28, 2014 12:36 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I didn't either Roy....

Jun 28, 2014 12:53 AM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Kristin, that last tip was my favorite, as the thing I didn't like about zucchini was that it got too mushy! 

Jun 28, 2014 05:07 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Agreed Gayle!  Have a great weekend!

Jun 28, 2014 05:56 AM
Debbie Walsh
SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY
Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

More interesting facts...I am not a fan of zucchini myself...

Jun 29, 2014 02:24 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Maybe you will like it now Debbie :-)

Jun 29, 2014 03:49 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

I'm glad to read these, Kristin.  I never buy them because they don't last. I'm will try the zip lock..

Jun 29, 2014 09:23 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I know what you mean Toni!

Jun 29, 2014 11:27 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the tips Kristin, I really need to remember to try planting some of these next summer.

Jun 29, 2014 11:31 PM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Thanks Bob

Jun 29, 2014 11:33 PM