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| Author: | Paul Kierstead [ Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
We've been rolling most green stuff in paper towel and then in plastic wrap (open ended on both), and found it helps a huge amount keeping things. Asparagus I store upright in water with a bag over it to increase humidity, but the bag is open on the end. Sometimes keep herbs in a herb keeper, which seems to work well. |
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| Author: | Linda [ Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
I've tried keeping herbs in a container with water and plastic bag, both on the counter and in the fridge. My results were not good either way, I have better luck leaving them in their plastic bag and keeping in the crisper; they last a few days longer in there. The climate here could be to blame, it is 'semi-arid', that is until I have my new furnace installed in a couple of months (after the heating season is over), I'll add a humidifier to the furnace that will improve the indoor humidity which usually is around 17 or so. |
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| Author: | Linda [ Sun Mar 29, 2015 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
Okay! I've been trying the Fenugreen Freshpaper Sheets and I'm pretty darned impressed! The asparagus that I bought at Costco a couple of weeks ago was pretty near good as new. I've put the sheets in with bunches of cilantro and Italian parsley; I've got one in a bag with a Serrano pepper and Habanero. I've got several going in with different items. I'll be back with more results later. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Sun Mar 29, 2015 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
Huh. Anyone else for doing a head-to-head between Freshpaper and just plastic + paper towels? Now I'm curious. |
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| Author: | jim262 [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
I have it on my wish list to come with my next order. We have a big problem with molding strawberries that I hope it can help with. |
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| Author: | fitzie [ Mon Mar 30, 2015 4:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
Jim, have you tried letting them sit in a vinegar/water solution for a bit? Works for usl fitzie |
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| Author: | Linda [ Mon Apr 06, 2015 2:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
My first failure with these green papers was with strawberries; mine molded within a few days. So, Jim, I would not recommend this product for that particular use. My non-scientific testing continues and I'll be back with more details. |
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| Author: | TheFuzzy [ Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
Linda, all: FWIW, the way we keep strawberries is: 1. wash and dry them 2. put them in paper-towel lined tupperware containers in a single layer 3. seal and put in fridge This works pretty well; we've been able to keep even really ripe strawberries for 4-5 days. |
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| Author: | Linda [ Tue Apr 07, 2015 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
I always thought that strawberries, like tomatoes, shouldn't be refrigerated because they'do lose their flavor.? And what was that business with vinegar that you mentioned earlier? |
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| Author: | fitzie [ Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Efficiency in the Kitchen to Reduce Food Waste |
from CI: 1. Wash berries in bowl with 3 cups water mixed with 1 cup white vinegar. Drain in colander and rinse under running water. 2. Place berries in salad spinner lined with 3 layers of paper towels. Spin for 15 seconds or until berries are completely dry. 3. Store berries in paper towel-lined sealable container, keeping lid slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape. fitzie lifehacker.com/.../rinse-berries-in-a-vinegar-solution-to-keep-t... |
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