Kitchen Tip For The Month : Guide To Storing Fruits and Vegetables (Part 2)
The best way to store fruits :
Lemons : sealed in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator
Tomatoes : on the counter top at room temperature
Apples : store in the coolest part of the refrigerator
Grapes : store in a paper bag or perforated plastic in the refrigerator
Kiwi fruit : store unripe kiwi fruit on the kitchen counter for a few days until ripen, then store in the refrigerator if not eaten immediately
Pomegranate : store in a cool dark place, such as in a paper bag in the refrigerator
Pears : store them in the fridge
Orange : store at room temperature out of direct sunlight or in the refrigerator
The best way to store vegetables :
Carrots : Store carrots in a covered container and keep in the fridge
Eggplants : Best stored at room temperature, in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight. If keep in the fridge, best consume within 3 days
Cucumber : Sames as eggplants
Potatoes : Need not be refrigerated, and should be stored in a dark environment away from direct sunlight.
Scallions : Place the scallions in a jar with an inch or two of water, cover with plastic and keep in the refrigerator. They will stay crisp for about a week.
Cauliflower : Put in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator
Peppers : Put in a plastic bag, unwashed, and keep in the refrigerator
Leafy greens : Place in a container with between two layers of paper towel at the base and on the top. Put the lid on, and keep in the refrigerator
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