September 16th - 22nd is Waste Less Live More week, so in preparation and fresh from my experiences during Zero Waste Week, here are some simple tips I came across to make your fresh foods last longer and reduce wastage.
Wash leafy greens, such as cabbage, spinach and kale, in a bowl of cold water with a dash of lemon juice. Dry thoroughly then put in a lidded container with a piece of paper towel in the bottom. Store in the fridge.
Treat whole lettuces, asparagus and fresh herbs like flowers. Put them upright in a bowl or jar with a couple of inches of water in the bottom and change the water daily. Tired-looking leaves and herbs can be revived by plunging them into ice-cold water for about 30 seconds.
Carrots will keep longer if placed in a lidded container full of water and stored in the fridge. Change the water every couple of days.
Most people know that potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place but did you know that popping an apple in with them will stop them sprouting? On the flip side of the coin, never store potatoes near onions, as they will go bad more quickly
Berries last longer if washed in a bowl of one part apple cider vinegar to ten parts cold water, before drying and storing in a paper bag in the fridge.
Cut the green leaves off the top of a pineapple and store upside down to stop over-ripening.
Have you got any other food storage tricks?
Annie x
Annie x
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