I decided to put a folded paper towel under the cucumber slices. It helped absorb the extra moisture from slicing them ahead of time. It worked so I did it with the lettuce also. I washed it and wrapped paper towels around it. I put in the fridge and it stayed crispy and fresh.
With celery, tomatoes and peppers, put a sponge in with them. It absorbs the moisture. You can put it in the crisper. Put two in if larger or packed (like mine). When needed, rinse and put in microwave for 2 minutes. This kills all bacteria. Then put them back in.
With fruit it is not the same. I wash it before storing. After washing, use paper towels to absorb any dampness left. Also use micro fiber cloth, they stay fresh much longer. If my fruit starts to go bad, I just put it the the freezer until I'm ready to eat it. Now I enjoy eating an organic, crispy and fresh tasting diet.
Source: Trial and error. I used an idea and just made a twist, and it worked. I had seen sponges stored with in dry things so I tried it on damp ones with the same outcome. Make sure you kill germs after each week, so no mold grows.
By Luana M. from San Diego, CA
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08/23/2011
Those green or yellow bags to keep fruits and vegetables longer work great. The one I have are called ":Forever Bags" from Minards, $1.98. ALDI had them once too. Walmart has some. All stores seem to have a different name for them, but they all work the same. On TV they were called "Green Bags, cost more. I had romaine lettuce in one for three weeks, parsley for three weeks. Give them a try.
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08/23/2011
Good ideas! Tomatoes lose their flavor when refrigerated. They should be kept at room temperature, especially those yummy home grown ones.
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