A new way to store vegetables for weeks and save hundreds of dollars
'13.05.2021'
Source: The Daily Mail
Every week, thousands of American housewives throw away wilted and browned vegetables - even though they were stored in the correct compartment of the refrigerator. To make life easier for yourself, save an impressive amount of money and prevent food loss, hundreds of experienced mothers share tips for storing them.
One of the enthusiasts wrote on a social network that simply storing vegetables in deep containers of water helps "save hundreds of dollars a year" as food stays fresh and mouth-watering longer. The Daily Mail... Cutting vegetables, according to the hostess, is optional - only if the product does not fit into the container. Use regular water, changing it once a week.
After she shared photos of her life hack, comments from other hostesses literally flooded. One of the women recommended changing the water every day, otherwise it becomes “slippery”. Another admitted that the advice works for all types of vegetables, and also keeps the greens fresh.
Someone tried to keep peeled potatoes in this way and keep the celery crunchy when it starts to fade slightly.
“Another tip: green onions will stay fresh longer if you put them in a bowl of water. I just leave the container on the shelf and change the water every day, ”the subscriber said.
“Actually, celery can be eaten for weeks, just wrap it in aluminum foil,” another recommended.
Recently, food blogger and photographer Sally O'Neill talked about her own ways to save food costs - and the main trick is to add a couple of days of life to fresh green vegetables.
"Did you know that you can revive vegetables and herbs by putting them in water for 10-20 minutes and then wiping them dry?" Sally asks on her blog.
A well-known blogger from Adelaide, 26-year-old Irina Federico, showed on Instagram the contents of her refrigerator and freezer. She also places herbs in water and is said to prolong shelf life and freshness.
Michelle Bosewski of the Institute for Food Safety also revealed her secrets of food storage. To keep fruits and vegetables fresh for longer, she lays them out on clean paper towels before placing them in the refrigerator. This helps to absorb excess moisture.
She also has a life hack for storing bananas - everyone knows how quickly they darken and deteriorate. To slow down this process, Michelle recommends wrapping each banana cuttings separately in aluminum foil.
To the mistress of the note:
- keep leftovers and cooked food on the top shelf away from raw food to reduce the risk of cross-contamination;
- everything that can be bought in the gastronomy department should be put in an airtight container for the same purpose;
- It is better to store eggs in the middle of the shelf in the refrigerator - this is the coldest place;
- Store apples in zip-locker bags, as they contribute to accelerated ripening and spoilage of other fruits and vegetables.
