Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

[Guest guest]

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

[Guest guest]

Yes, you will definitely learn some new tricks from the folks here!

 

One trick I'll offer is the Evert Fresh produce bags. These are

amazing. I recently did a 5-day detox and I was eating a box of

strawberries each day. I bought organic strawberries at a farmer's

market on Sunday and needed them to last through Friday. They were 3

boxes for $7 (truly cheap for organic) and I bought 6 boxes. I put them

in the Evert Fresh bags and, sure enough, they were still fresh on

Friday! Usually I can't keep strawberries more than a day or two before

they mold.

 

You can buy them in lots of places, but here is a website:

http://www.evertfresh.com/

 

And you can just rinse out the bags and re-use. The produce-fresh

capability lasts for awhile but eventually does wear out.

 

Sharon

 

lovemyheavenly3 wrote:

> Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

> I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

> quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

> the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

> out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

> wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

> any secrets. Thanks so much.

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you I heard about those bags but didnt know what they were called or how

good they really work. Thanks for the tip!

 

Sharon Zakhour <sharon.zakhour wrote: Yes, you will definitely

learn some new tricks from the folks here!

 

One trick I'll offer is the Evert Fresh produce bags. These are

amazing. I recently did a 5-day detox and I was eating a box of

strawberries each day. I bought organic strawberries at a farmer's

market on Sunday and needed them to last through Friday. They were 3

boxes for $7 (truly cheap for organic) and I bought 6 boxes. I put them

in the Evert Fresh bags and, sure enough, they were still fresh on

Friday! Usually I can't keep strawberries more than a day or two before

they mold.

 

You can buy them in lots of places, but here is a website:

http://www.evertfresh.com/

 

And you can just rinse out the bags and re-use. The produce-fresh

capability lasts for awhile but eventually does wear out.

 

Sharon

 

lovemyheavenly3 wrote:

> Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

> I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

> quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

> the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

> out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

> wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

> any secrets. Thanks so much.

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Do you keep it in the refrigerator? This tends to work very well.

 

 

-Alyssa

 

 

 

On Behalf Of lovemyheavenly3

Monday, April 23, 2007 10:54 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I asked a produce man once how to keep my salad mushrooms fresh. He said to

wrap them in a paper towel and put them in a brown bag. I usually ended up

throwing some away because they were " slimy " .

Sue

 

 

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lovemyheavenly3

4/23/2007 11:55:03 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Don't keep tomatoes in the fridge though! I forget what the reasoning is

behind it (we go through so many, that I stick them in there anyway), but

something to do with them spoiling faster. I'm going to have to find that

article and re-read it since my two potted tomato plants are putting out

blooms now. I should have tomatoes soon, unless my granddaughter picks them

off in which case I'll be eating lots of roasted green tomatoes. (I've got

to post some more recipes...)

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Alyssa

Monday, April 23, 2007 12:44 PM

 

RE: Are there any secrets to keeping produce

fresh longer?

 

Do you keep it in the refrigerator? This tends to work very well.

 

 

-Alyssa

 

 

 

On Behalf Of lovemyheavenly3

Monday, April 23, 2007 10:54 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

[Guest guest]

Also, have you checked Farmers Almancac? http://www.almanac.com/ They

usually have some gardening tips and stuff like that that you can search

online and lots of tips for keeping your garden grown produce fresh longer.

I'd think they'd have some tips for other fruits and veggies also.

 

 

 

On Behalf Of lovemyheavenly3

Monday, April 23, 2007 10:54 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Yikes I will remember not to do that one! Thanks for the warning.

 

Sue <kup wrote: I asked a produce man once how to keep my

salad mushrooms fresh. He said to

wrap them in a paper towel and put them in a brown bag. I usually ended up

throwing some away because they were " slimy " .

Sue

 

 

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lovemyheavenly3

4/23/2007 11:55:03 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I do keep it in the fridge - However even with the fride turned down low some

thing freeze on me like peppers and squash. Fruit I put in the fridge and it

does last longer. Thank you.

 

Alyssa <LyssasSong wrote: Do you keep it in the

refrigerator? This tends to work very well.

 

-Alyssa

 

 

 

On Behalf Of lovemyheavenly3

Monday, April 23, 2007 10:54 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

[Guest guest]

FOR STORAGE OF LEAFY GREENS: Once we've rinsed (in GSE/water) our fresh

greens (this works very well for ALL types of leafy green veggies) - we

shake off the excess moisture and then " roll " them in a 100% cotton

cloth (old diapers,linen sheets or towels work great as long as it's

all cotton) before storing in the crisper in the frig. You'll find your

greens will stay fresh and crisp much longer (approx. 10 days) than if

stored in a plastic bag or in nothing. And, our preference is cotton

linen diapers, they are soft, absorbent and work the best for storing

leafy greens, from our experience... doc

 

, " lovemyheavenly3 "

<lovemyheavenly3 wrote:

>

> Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

[Guest guest]

LOL, I know what you mean! I have a small refrigerator upstairs, and it

tends to freeze things... However, they do last longer when it does that.

 

On another note, I have neverheard not to keep tomatoes in the fridge. Odd.

 

 

-Alyssa

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Lori Owens

Monday, April 23, 2007 3:01 PM

 

RE: Are there any secrets to keeping produce

fresh longer?

 

I do keep it in the fridge - However even with the fride turned down low

some thing freeze on me like peppers and squash. Fruit I put in the fridge

and it does last longer. Thank you.

 

Alyssa <LyssasSong wrote: Do you keep it in the

refrigerator? This tends to work very well.

 

-Alyssa

 

 

 

On Behalf Of lovemyheavenly3

Monday, April 23, 2007 10:54 AM

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh

longer?

 

Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

I dont drive and so I shop only once or twice a month except for the

quick run to the corner store for Milk and bread. I cant seem to keep

the produce as long as Id like. By the end of the month we are all

out. Itried to by it less ripe and that does work some what, but was

wondering If I was missing any tricks. Please let me know if you have

any secrets. Thanks so much.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Thanks I am going to do this! This will be so great to put all the tips Ive

gotten together.

 

mendo_medicineman <mendo_medicineman wrote: FOR STORAGE OF

LEAFY GREENS: Once we've rinsed (in GSE/water) our fresh

greens (this works very well for ALL types of leafy green veggies) - we

shake off the excess moisture and then " roll " them in a 100% cotton

cloth (old diapers,linen sheets or towels work great as long as it's

all cotton) before storing in the crisper in the frig. You'll find your

greens will stay fresh and crisp much longer (approx. 10 days) than if

stored in a plastic bag or in nothing. And, our preference is cotton

linen diapers, they are soft, absorbent and work the best for storing

leafy greens, from our experience... doc

 

, " lovemyheavenly3 "

<lovemyheavenly3 wrote:

>

> Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.

 

 

[Guest guest]

I wrap my celery in aluminum foil. It lasts many weeks longer..

 

 

 

Lori Owens

Tuesday, April 24, 2007 5:22 PM

 

Re: Re: Are there any secrets to keeping produce

fresh longer?

 

Thanks I am going to do this! This will be so great to put all the tips Ive

gotten together.

 

mendo_medicineman <mendo_medicineman wrote: FOR STORAGE OF

LEAFY GREENS: Once we've rinsed (in GSE/water) our fresh

greens (this works very well for ALL types of leafy green veggies) - we

shake off the excess moisture and then " roll " them in a 100% cotton

cloth (old diapers,linen sheets or towels work great as long as it's

all cotton) before storing in the crisper in the frig. You'll find your

greens will stay fresh and crisp much longer (approx. 10 days) than if

stored in a plastic bag or in nothing. And, our preference is cotton

linen diapers, they are soft, absorbent and work the best for storing

leafy greens, from our experience... doc

 

, " lovemyheavenly3 "

<lovemyheavenly3 wrote:

>

> Are there any secrets to keeping produce fresh longer?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

Check outnew cars at Autos.