topic Re: fresh veggies in Kitchen

fresh veggies

goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:39:53 GMT

How do you keep your veggies fresh for longer? I have tried debbie myres bags, not impreesed got her green containers,just okay, what about blue apple?

Re: fresh veggies

Gram W — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:48:31 GMT

My family tried Green Bags but not dependable. Now we are using Lock N Lock from the Q. We keep sliced veggies in them to use for salads, tacos and quick snacks. The girls have families but I am a widow. To date they have saved me money over previous products. We do keep moisture out of the containers by drying with paper towels where possible.

Re: fresh veggies

sidsmom — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:09:38 GMT

I swear by glass Mason jars with the 2-part lid/ring screw-on lids.

I can throw a cut avocado in a little 1/2 pint....lasts 2-3 days without browning.

That's a true test of freshness!

I always have a container of leafy greens in the frig.

If I have social engagements during the week,

which prohibits the eating of those greens, I'll stuff those greens

in several 1qt Mason jar containers...and they will last almost a week

w/out getting slimy (!). Again...the power of the Mason Jar!

Re: fresh veggies

Gram W — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:08:49 GMT

@sidsmom. Have never heard of this. I use those jars to preserve so many other things in my cupboards. Why not fresh veggies. I will keep this in mind for future use to try.

Re: fresh veggies

Glittergal — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:14:12 GMT

1. Always remove veggies from the bags. Gas builds up inside the bag and makes them spoil faster.

2. Celery: I scrub and cut the ends off, wrap in a damp paper towel, and wrap in foil. It stays crisp for weeks. Also, if it gets limp, put it in a glass of icewater. In a few hours it will be crisp again.

3. Store herbs like cilantro and parsley in a jar of water inside the fridge like a bouquet.

4. Rinse berries in vinegar/water and store in paper towels. The vinegar kills mold spores so they won't go to mold quickly.

5. Greens/salads: Get a salad spinner. It removes the moisture and keeps your salad fresh.

Re: fresh veggies

goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:14:40 GMT

Why would mason jars keep veggies fresh? Never heard of that.

Re: fresh veggies

I am still oxox — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:14:46 GMT

I ave had great luck with these for fruit an veggies especially bagged salads

Re: fresh veggies

goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:17:28 GMT

@Glittergal wrote:
1. Always remove veggies from the bags. Gas builds up inside the bag and makes them spoil faster.
2. Celery: I scrub and cut the ends off, wrap in a damp paper towel, and wrap in foil. It stays crisp for weeks. Also, if it gets limp, put it in a glass of icewater. In a few hours it will be crisp again.
3. Store herbs like cilantro and parsley in a jar of water inside the fridge like a bouquet.
4. Rinse berries in vinegar/water and store in paper towels. The vinegar kills mold spores so they won't go to mold quickly.
5. Greens/salads: Get a salad spinner. It removes the moisture and keeps your salad fresh.

Just bought some berries,going to try that.

Re: fresh veggies

goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:20:05 GMT

Just white vinegar?

Re: fresh veggies

sidsmom — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:23:43 GMT

@goldensrbest wrote:
Why would mason jars keep veggies fresh? Never heard of that.

I kinda put 2&2 together when I had really pry & pry that flat lid off

to release the suction. And they're clean & don't stain...but I'll admit

they're a pain to store!

Just remember, when storing liquids:

Straight neck bottles - refrigerator & freezer use

Slope neck bottles - refrigerator only

Re: fresh veggies

Zhills — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:03:11 GMT

I think we all struggle with this question. Yes, you can keep celery crisp longer by wrapping it in foil and if you wash strawberries they stay red with no spots.

Here is what I would like to know. When you preserve the object (fruit or veggie) you have by a week do you also preserve the nutrients?

I thought they started losing nutrients when they were picked. Are you really getting what you need from them 2 weeks later?

Is it really worth "keeping them fresh longer."

Re: fresh veggies

coffee drinker — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:26:05 GMT

I got these yesterday from AZN dot Com as one of their lightning deals. I'm hoping they work for bagged lettuce since I buy the 1 lb. Pkg at BJ's. For my reference I dated the container to see just how long it'll stay fresh.

P.S. that was a great price for the 3 containers.

Re: fresh veggies

sidsmom — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 22:47:05 GMT

@Zhills wrote:
I think we all struggle with this question. Yes, you can keep celery crisp longer by wrapping it in foil and if you wash strawberries they stay red with no spots.

Here is what I would like to know. When you preserve the object (fruit or veggie) you have by a week do you also preserve the nutrients?

I thought they started losing nutrients when they were picked. Are you really getting what you need from them 2 weeks later?

Is it really worth "keeping them fresh longer."

Then just buy frozen.

Re: fresh veggies

jewel3 — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 02:31:20 GMT

The Rubbermaid containers in the post above are on sale at Costco.