Kitchen

[butterfly123]

@feline groovy

@IamMrsG had a great tip about wrapping celery in aluminum foil. 

I can go through all fruits and vegetables or we can narrow it down to what you purchase and like to eat?

[feline groovy]

You ROCK, @butterfly123.

Neither is actually necessary,  but thanks very much. 8)

If you (and/or other posters) just happen to remember anything that works, that'll be great. 

Although I will tell ya that I enjoy almost all fruits and that I'm a salad lover.  ;-)

[butterfly123]

Washing your produce right before you use it is best.

Almost any produce that is in a plastic container should have a dry paper towel put directly in the container. When the paper towel becomes slightly damp, it needs replaced in the container. 

Keep the slightly damp paper towels and use them for spills, etc.

All lettuce varieties (whether pre-chopped or purchased as a head of lettuce) needs a paper towel also. If purchasing heads of lettuce, do not chop with a steel blade as this will cause the lettuce to turn brown. Instead use a non steel blade or simply tear the lettuce with your hands. 

If you pre-cut vegetables, place them in an airtight container with a paper towel.

When purchasing bananas, try to buy them in different stages of ripeness. If possible ask the produce department if they have some on the greener side. Don't separate the bananas individually, this will keep them fresh longer. 

Zuchinni, yellow squash and cucumbers need to kept as dry on the outside as possible to prevent bruising and soft spots. 

@feline groovy What else do you like to buy in produce I have missed?

[feline groovy]

Wow, @butterfly123!

You got skillz...  

Um, can I please let you know?

My brain is a bit extra tired from the day, today.

Will go through your and my lists then post my reply, if that's OK.

Of course, like with many people, what I like in produce (or anything else) isn't

always what I can afford LOL.

[homedecor1]

I bought the best thing ever at Bed Bath and Beyond. They are fruit liners for the bins they have some type of ethylene gas absorber. 

And bought these little blue blue apples with packets (like those silica packs) - you can buy extra packets.

I never have  rotten fruit anymore! Don't know why but it's working!

[butterfly123]

@feline groovy,

Yes of course you can let me know. 

I understand about produce being pricey. 

The bright side is that apples are freshly harvested and can be stored in the refrigerator for a good amount of time. 

Always a pleasure to chat with you. I do hope you and your furry one are well. 

Talk to you soon. 

[feline groovy]

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@butterfly123 wrote:

@feline groovy,

Yes of course you can let me know. 

I understand about produce being pricey. 

The bright side is that apples are freshly harvested and can be stored in the refrigerator for a good amount of time. 

Always a pleasure to chat with you. I do hope you and your furry one are well. 

Talk to you soon. 

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Always nice to chat with you as well, @butterfly123. 8)

Thanks for your good vibes, and I hope you're in good health and happy.

BTW, I haven't been a pet parent for the last three & a half years, but was blessed to have had 18 years together with my most-recent kitty.

Don't know when (or if) I'll be able to afford another cat companion, but hoping that it will happen.

Yep, apples thankfully last a long time.

Posting my other reply shortly...

[feline groovy]

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@butterfly123 wrote:

Washing your produce right before you use it is best.

Almost any produce that is in a plastic container should have a dry paper towel put directly in the container. When the paper towel becomes slightly damp, it needs replaced in the container. 

Keep the slightly damp paper towels and use them for spills, etc.

All lettuce varieties (whether pre-chopped or purchased as a head of lettuce) needs a paper towel also. If purchasing heads of lettuce, do not chop with a steel blade as this will cause the lettuce to turn brown. Instead use a non steel blade or simply tear the lettuce with your hands. 

If you pre-cut vegetables, place them in an airtight container with a paper towel.

When purchasing bananas, try to buy them in different stages of ripeness. If possible ask the produce department if they have some on the greener side. Don't separate the bananas individually, this will keep them fresh longer. 

Zuchinni, yellow squash and cucumbers need to kept as dry on the outside as possible to prevent bruising and soft spots. 

@feline groovy What else do you like to buy in produce I have missed?

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@butterfly123:  when I can, these or varieties of:

Carrots, tomatoes  avocados, sugar snap peas, green beans, corn, red/orange peppers, onions (& garlic), eggplant, and potatoes.

Apples, clementines, watermelon, cantaloupe, peaches/plums/nectarines, kiwifruit, berries, pears, mangoes, and pomegranates .

Think that's pretty much it.

I know that garlic, onions, and potatoes should be stored outside of the fridge in a cool, dry place.  

[butterfly123]

@feline groovy

I promise I will get back to you soon.

[feline groovy]

No rush, @butterfly123 - whenever it's convenient is cool.

Thank you again.  8)