Tricks to Keep your Food Fresh
You've meal planned, you've gone grocery shopping and now your fridge is stocked up with lots of fruits and veggies.
Our family buys so much from Costco. There are some great deals there on fruits and veggies so here are some tricks to keep all that food fresh for longer.
BANANAS - Wrap the stem with plastic wrap. This keeps air from going in and ripening the banana
ONIONS - keep them in the pantry instead of the fridge to let them breathe
CELERY - wrap in tinfoil to keep it crisp, not soggy.
TOMATOES - Keep them on the counter away from the sun, instead of the fridge to reach their full taste potential. Also something interesting too, store cucumbers away from the tomatoes because the tomatoes gas can cause cucumbers to ripen too quickly.
LETTUCE AND SPINICH - Add a paper towel into the lettuce bag or container. Extra moisture wilts the salad and spinach so doing this will absorb the extra moisture.
POTATOES - Put an apple in your potato bag. Apples produce ethylene gas, which helps your potatoes to stay fresher and firmer.
BERRIES - Wash your berries in vinegar. They’re one of the most expensive fruits, and their expiration date approaches quicker than others. Give them a bath in 1 cup of vinegar and 3 cups of water before you put them in the fridge. You’ll eliminate the mold spores and bacteria that turn them fuzzy. But, be sure to dry them off before you store them because extra moisture just causes more mold.
Perishable produce like berries, grapes, asparagus, leafy greens, mushrooms, and summer squash, as well as pre-cut or peeled fruits and vegetables need to be kept in the fridge so they last longer. Look at your fridge temp—it should be 40 degrees F or below. Not everything has to take up precious fridge real estate—apples, bananas, citrus, melons, and tomatoes can be safely stored at room temp. Stash potatoes and onions in your pantry.
The crisper bins in your fridge can become germ-ridden from dirt and bacteria that clings to fruits and vegetables. Clean crisper drawers monthly with soap and water, and wipe dry with a clean towel.
Hope these little tips and tricks help keep your healthy fruits and veggies last longer
~~Jenn
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