Saturday, November 3, 2012

Keep mushrooms in a paper bag, not a plastic bag.

Keep mushrooms in a paper bag, not a plastic bag.
Keep mushrooms in a paper bag, not a plastic bag.
 
A plastic bag will trap moisture and cause them to mildew. Put them in a paper bag in the fridge or in a cool, dry place.
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Reuse plastic bottles to close up your plastic bags.

Reuse plastic bottles to close up your plastic bags.
Reuse plastic bottles to close up your plastic bags.
 
Make sure your produce is absolutely dry before putting the cap on.

Spray leftover guacamole with cooking spray before putting it back in the fridge.

Spray leftover guacamole with cooking spray before putting it back in the fridge.
Spray leftover guacamole with cooking spray before putting it back in the fridge.
 
There are a number of ways to keep avocado green, and oil is one of them. You should also keep the pit in the guacamole.

Use a vinegar solution to make your berries last longer.

Use a vinegar solution to make your berries last longer.
Use a vinegar solution to make your berries last longer.
 
Prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider) and ten parts water. Swirl the berries around in the mixture, drain, rinse, and put them in the fridge. The solution is diluted enough that you won't taste the vinegar. Raspberries will last a week or more, and strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft.
 

Freeze green onions in a plastic bottle.

Freeze green onions in a plastic bottle.
Freeze green onions in a plastic bottle.
 
Make sure the green onions are completely dry before storing or they'll get freezer burn.
 
 

When to Run Your Dishwasher | Financially Fit - Yahoo! Shine

When to Run Your Dishwasher | Financially Fit - Yahoo! Shine

Keep your salad lettuce fresh all week

This trick using a paper towel will keep your salad lettuce fresh all week long.
The paper towel will absorb the moisture. Get more info here.
Also, you might want to invest in a salad spinner. It'll get rid of moisture, which is the culprit of wilting leaves.
This trick using a paper towel will keep your salad lettuce fresh all week long.