cajun
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Post by cajun on Aug 18, 2016 19:45:54 GMT -8
I buy my veggies straight from the farmers at our local farmers market when I can. Those sometimes stay (mostly) good for three weeks!
As for regular grocery store produce...I haven't found a good solution.
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tarol
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Post by tarol on Aug 18, 2016 20:34:02 GMT -8
I have a drawer in my fridge that you can adjust the humidity levels on - one side for fruits, the other side for veggies. It helps.
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Post by froggiebecky on Aug 18, 2016 20:56:52 GMT -8
I have a friend who stores carrots in water, as you might with celery. Otherwise, like you, I just buy smaller amounts or make stews at the end of the week.
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Post by cajun on Aug 18, 2016 21:15:48 GMT -8
Ben - I haven't found a gadget that extends shelf life as much as buying the freshest possible. I have the humidity slides, like Tarol suggests, and I've tried the "green bags." Also some fancy Tupperware and some other doo-dads. (I'm a kitchen store junkie!) I just don't see a significant difference.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Aug 18, 2016 21:42:45 GMT -8
Buying fresher is my "solution" as well. Once harvested the stuff is dying, biology.
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Post by reuben on Aug 19, 2016 3:58:21 GMT -8
I grow veggies in my garden, so I harvest and eat fresh as much as possible. I can usually even get a few greens to overwinter. There's nothing quite like a homegrown salad in January.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 5:36:59 GMT -8
I use a 'salad spinner' to remove most of the water after washing the lettuce leaves, and it does help. my lettuce will generally keep for a week (i buy heads of romaine or green leaf; never the prepared bags).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2016 5:56:51 GMT -8
I don't think I've ever had a problem with this. Fresh vegetables routinely last near 10 days or longer. But I keep temperatures near freezing and keep any produce wrapped or enclosed in its own container. And I don't buy produce that has been marked down in price — if that's because it's been in the store too long.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Aug 19, 2016 7:29:53 GMT -8
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Aug 19, 2016 8:07:50 GMT -8
Hmmm.... I think you've just saved me some money.
Well, I'm gonna cost you some money.
I use gadgets (though not the same as you posted) and they work great. A secret... place a damp paper towel in the bottom. Helps keep the humidity up and makes cleanup easier too.
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Post by zeke on Aug 19, 2016 8:13:37 GMT -8
Retired with a grocery about a mile away. I shop every 2-3 days for produce. I buy meats and berries for the freezer.
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Aug 19, 2016 9:37:17 GMT -8
I think my wife got them at a Pampered Chef event. The basic concept is the same as what you posted... a rigid container with air holes that allow the produce to breathe.
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Post by snappypepper on Aug 19, 2016 10:11:58 GMT -8
I have found that cleaning and prepping and then storing in a plastic container or ziplock bag works well. I donated carrots to the horses today that I know for a fact are 3 weeks old and they still looked fine. It really depends on the type of veggie. Carrots, celery, bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli, and zucchini tend to keep well. Things like mushrooms, lettuces, and other quick to go bad veggies get purchased as needed. So if I'm going to the store once that week, I eat the more perishable stuff within the first few days and plan my menu to use the hardier stuff later in the week. I try to eat only fresh veggies, but I do usually keep some that aren't too objectionable when frozen on hand(cauliflower, broccoli, spinach). And I know you aren't supposed to store tomatoes in the fridge, but I do and they have always tasted just fine and I don't have to worry about them rotting on the counter or attracting fruit flies.
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