How to Store Fresh Produce Yellow Bliss Road

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STORE IN THE REFRIGERATOR:

Fruits: Cherries, Grapes, Berries

Tip: Ripen apples and strawberries on the counter first, then refrigerate if you prefer them cold

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Vegetables Ripe avocados, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Green beans, Green Onions, Lettuce, Peppers, Mushrooms, New potatoes

Tip #1: Mushrooms should be stored in a paper bag in the fridge.

Tip #2: Wrap green onions in a damp (not soaked) paper towel and store in a plastic zipped bag.

Tip #3: Store cut lettuce in a sealed container or plastic bag with paper towels to collect moisture.

Herbs: Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Tarragon

Tip: If you keep fresh herbs in a plastic bag or put them in a glass jar and tent with a plastic bag, they will last almost two weeks.

STORE ON THE COUNTER:

Fruits: Apples, Bananas, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Melons, Pears, Oranges, Pineapple

Tip: Place stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums) in a brown bag to ripen. Refrigerate for up to two days for optimum flavor.

Vegetables Avocados, Jicama, Baking potatoes (out of the light, in a cool, dark area), Onions (out of the light, in a cool, dark area), Pumpkins, Summer and winter squash, Tomatoes

Tip: Keep potatoes and onions separated and in breathable plastic containers in a cool, dark corner, cupboard or drawer.

Herbs: Basil, Cilantro

Tip: For longest life, place basil and cilantro in a glass or jar with their stems in water.

If you love Farmer’s Market shopping like me, you totally get the whole fresh produce thing. It’s so gorgeous that I want to take it all home and end up taking too much. With these tips though, you’ll be able to enjoy all of the wonderful produce, without having to toss a bunch of spoiled fruits and veggies on grocery day!

For more tips on Farmer’s Market shopping and produce storage, check out this post:

For some great recipes to use up your fresh produce, try these:

For all recipes go HERE.

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