We keep hearing that we should stay away from stores and public places as much as possible to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You have to eat. What do you do to keep your food fresh for as long as possible? You want to eat fresh and healthy, but how long can you keep it looking and tasting good? With these 5 neat tips, those groceries will last longer and stay fresher in your fridge.
The Top 5 Tips
- We know that paper products seem to be at a premium but put a paper towel in with your lettuce or spinach. The paper towel will help to absorb the extra moisture and keep your fresh greens from getting soggy.
- It sounds a bit strange but re-wrap your block of cheese. It is much better if it gets a tiny bit of air. So put it in something more breathable than plastic wrap like wax paper. Then put the whole thing inside a partially open plastic bag. Itβll also taste better that way.
- You can make your broth and then freeze the leftover broth in ice cube trays. Many recipes only call for a little bit of chicken stock so that you wonβt waste anything. Freeze the rest, so itβs easy to use later.
- When you bring home the fresh herbs, store the fresh herbs the same way you store fresh flowers. Keep them upright in a glass with some water in the bottom. It is the easiest way to lengthen their shelf life.
- This one might make you shake your head but dry your produce well after washing it. Usually, it is best not to wash the produce until right before eating it. But youβll want to wash it immediately right now because of the virus. So dry it very well because the extra moisture can make it rot faster.
