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8 WAYS TO MAKE GROCERIES LAST LONGER by Dr. Donna
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e all could use some old-time ways to make fruits and vegetables last longer.
Here are some methods found on the internet that might actually do that: 1. Wrap onions individually in nylon pantyhose so they look like hanging Christmas tree garland. Place a knot in between each onion. This could extend their life by 8 months. (www.seriouseats.com) 2. Tired of letting green onions go to waste before using them? Dice them and add to plastic water bottle, then freeze. (www.lunchinabox.net) 3. Sprouted potatoes are toxic, especially when there’s a green hue near or on the sprout. Store your potatoes with apples to inhibit sprouting. (www.homesteadsurvival.blogspot.com) 4. How often does your cheese dry out in the refrigerator? Take out a stick of butter, let soften at room temperature, and spread a dab onto the side of the cheese most likely to dry out. (www.thedailymeal.com) 5. Wondering what to do with those fresh garden herbs in late summer or fall? Slice them, mix them with olive oil, and make herbal ice cubes. Then when you need flavor in a recipe, pop out the cube and use in your entree. Hint: Don’t use this with dill, basil or mint, but it works well for sage, oregano, rosemary, and thyme. (www.thekitchn.com)
7. Want to keep mushrooms longer? Don’t use plastic bags; use paper bags instead and store them in a dry place or in the refrigerator. (www.123rf. com) 8. Food distributors won’t stop using harmful ethylene gas to ripen fruits but you can purchase ethylene gas absorbers to avoid the toxic exposure. Here’s a list of fruits that may produce ethylene gas, or are gassed: • bananas • cantaloupes • pears
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6. Store vegetables in mason jars in the refrigerator, not plastic jars. You’ll avoid the BPA in the plastic, and remember what’s in the refrigerator, too. This method extends the life of the vegetables. (www. easyst2.blogspot.com)
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Besides this list, there’s another list of fruits and veggies that are sensitive to ethylene gas: • watermelons • summer squash • asparagus • apples • potatoes • green beans • carrots • eggplant • lettuces & leafy greens • cucumbers • broccoli (www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/avoid-premature-spoiling-fruits-vegetables and www.amazon.com/dp/B000MQ8SS8/?tag=buzz0f-20 and www.savvysugar.com) H&F