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[coffee drinker]

I found a head of celery in the fridge that was purchased more than a month ago.  I had cut the head in half and wrapped it in foil.  Very cautiously, I unwrapped it and was shocked that it was still green and very fresh.  So if you want celery to last, try wrapping it in foil.  

[LavernLuvsShoes]

I hear ya...

I've been wrapping my celery in foil for years, and it will last up to a month in the vegetable crisper. 

[rockygems123]

@coffee drinker @LavernLuvsShoes 

Never heard of that great suggestion!

Wonder if any other vegetable would stay fresh using foil?

[Zhills]

Glad you discoverd it!  Been knowing about it and doing it for a while!  Great tip!

[LizzieInSRQ]

I need to remember this. Thanks!

[Eileen in Virginia]

This also works for fresh asparagus.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

It might be helpful if one of the mods could move this thread to the "Kitchen" forum.

[coffee drinker]

@JeanLouiseFinch I just didn't  know where it belongs.  It's OK with me if the mods move it.

[Tinkrbl44]

@coffee drinker 

Great tip!  I stopped buying celery due to too many stalks going bad before I got around to using them.

(Substitute:  For tuna salad, instead of celery, I open a can of diced water chestnuts.  They go great in salads with a nice little crunch.)  

But I can't say I'll never buy celery if I can actually keep it fresh longer.

[AngelPuppy1]

Never heard of doing this but I will try!  I love celery but half the time I forget I have it!