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You can easily remove the silk from sweet corn with a damp paper towel. Moisten the paper towel and wipe down the cob. The silk will stick to the damp towel.

Store fresh greens in small bunches loosely wrapped in paper towels to absorb excess moisture. Place in bags and gently press excess air out before sealing.

To store fresh raspberries and strawberries, place unwashed berries in a single layer, on a paper towel lined tray store in the refrigerator.

To remove moisture from squash, sprinkle flesh with salt, lay flesh side down on paper towels, and allow to stand for 20 to 30 minutes.

Dry lettuce and other salad greens before adding dressing by tossing a couple of paper towels with the greens in a large bowl.

When washing greens, do not let them soak. Swish them in cold water several times, allow water to drain off, and then gently dry them thoroughly with paper towels before storing.

Before freezing rhubarb, it can be blanched to help preserve its color and flavor. Stop cooking process in ice water, drain well and spread on paper towels. Freeze as desired.

Peel and slice the eggplant, sprinkle with salt, and allow slice to stand for one half hour. Wipe salt off and squeeze out moisture. Pat dry with paper towels. Purging the slices will prevent the eggplant from absorbing took much oil when cooking.