Kitchen

[goldensrbest]

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?

[Gram W]

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.

[sidsmom]

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!

[Gram W]

@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.

[Glittergal]

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.

[goldensrbest]

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

[I am still oxox]

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

[goldensrbest]

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@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.

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Just bought some berries,going to try that.

[goldensrbest]

Just white vinegar?

[sidsmom]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

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

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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