I love your ideas for keeping everything in jars. I learned the other day about the way you keep your strawberries and that is how I do mine. I am trying to do more zero waste.
I really love your videos and you have some brilliant recipes and ideas - thank you for sharing. I'm in the UK and have always been told to keep onions in a cool dark place away from other veg. Keeping your onions in the refrigerator will change the composition of the onion. Cut leftover onion can be kept in a fridge for a few days. I hope you don't mind me writing this.
That’s a great effort! Just a small tips for the potatoes. They can last for months when stored in the dark and they will not go green or germinate so quickly. Just in case you didn’t know. Great tip about the strawberries
Berries, cherries and apples, I soak them in salt water for a bit, then rinse them, let dry for a moment and store in same rinsed package. They really last that way and are ready to eat. Also can use a vinegar solution, and both options help remove pesticides. For extended storage longer than you should just rinse less, then rinse before eating. I kept blackberries fine for a week refrigerated testing this method. I would prefer to get fresh vegetables every other day, but good sales change that.
All great tips, thank you for sharing! I definitely find with produce, in general, waiting to rinse until you're ready to use it is the best way to keep it fresh, and for our greens we use the salad spinner to remove as much water as we can before storing. We adopted once a week shopping at the beginning of the pandemic and have just made it a habit since then since we've really enjoyed making less trips, less often!
@@PlantsNotPlastic If I store berries without my method, fungus grows too fast. Sales mean they need to get rid of it fast, I'm not paying top dollar for freshness, I rather have quantity currently. Aldi berries typically have the least time before mold, but they seem to be the sweetest.
Just come across your channel it’s brilliant really basic and simple but so beautiful... will diffo be check your recipes out ... I just dot understand why people say it so hard to be plant based vegan ... I find it easy more enjoyable and healthy it’s also not has expensive has people think .... your inspiration I hope your channel proves positive everyone well done beautiful lady xx
What kind words, thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know that you experience my channel in exactly the way I intend. Thank you for watching and commenting ❤
@@PlantsNotPlastic whats your take on using protein poweder...any plans for making recipes with protein powder to increase the protein content? Also can you also add the nutritional value for your recipes mainly protein fats and carbs
Great tips! Do you basically use glass containers vs plastic for storing leftovers and raw vegetables? I’m thinking of getting rid of the plastic and buying glass.
Yes! We don’t have any plastic storage in our kitchen. I always recommend using what you have, as long as it’s safe and functional, for as long as possible, and then replacing with glass over time as things break ☺️
Nope! I actually eat carrots with the skin on. I just give them a good scrub with a hard-bristle brush, cut of the tops and bottoms and store them in water!
We typically go through self-checkout and empty the loose stuff onto the scale before paying. For bulk items, we know the tare weight of each bag or container so they can subtract it before charging us 😊
Interesting question, I don’t actually know! It seems like you can lose some water-soluble vitamins in water with cut veggies, but I don’t know if it’s significant or if just rough cut like I do means less lost overall? 🤷♀️🤷♀️
@@PlantsNotPlastic I don't know either, but my guess is that the more vegetables are cut the greater the surface area and hence oxidation/loss of vitamins. Anyway, we probably eat enough veggies to compensate for that 😊
Thanks Nikita - this video is full of so many great ideas! I use foil pans with foil lids to store washed greens. They stay really fresh and crisp for over a week and even though the pans are 'disposable' they're easy to wash and keep reusing.
I feel a bit lucky I've never lived in a mixed-diet household but I know you're not alone (in being alone!). I'm glad this was helpful and I'm sure I could do a whole video on this to give more suggestions!
I love your ideas for keeping everything in jars. I learned the other day about the way you keep your strawberries and that is how I do mine. I am trying to do more zero waste.
I really love your videos and you have some brilliant recipes and ideas - thank you for sharing. I'm in the UK and have always been told to keep onions in a cool dark place away from other veg. Keeping your onions in the refrigerator will change the composition of the onion. Cut leftover onion can be kept in a fridge for a few days. I hope you don't mind me writing this.
Try mustard powder.. rehydrate as needed.
Going to the store early is a great idea
Definitely less people and an easier trip when we go 😉
Very interesting! I am going to store my celery & carrots in water to see if it works for me and pick thru my spinach! Thanks!
I enjoyed your video, great tips. Thank you for sharing and being humble!
Thanks for watching!
That’s a great effort! Just a small tips for the potatoes. They can last for months when stored in the dark and they will not go green or germinate so quickly. Just in case you didn’t know. Great tip about the strawberries
I learned a lot from you today on how to store veggies and fruits!!! I like those jars and containers, that great is a great idea!!! TFS!!!
Omg you are so welcome! 🙏
Berries, cherries and apples, I soak them in salt water for a bit, then rinse them, let dry for a moment and store in same rinsed package. They really last that way and are ready to eat. Also can use a vinegar solution, and both options help remove pesticides. For extended storage longer than you should just rinse less, then rinse before eating. I kept blackberries fine for a week refrigerated testing this method.
I would prefer to get fresh vegetables every other day, but good sales change that.
All great tips, thank you for sharing! I definitely find with produce, in general, waiting to rinse until you're ready to use it is the best way to keep it fresh, and for our greens we use the salad spinner to remove as much water as we can before storing. We adopted once a week shopping at the beginning of the pandemic and have just made it a habit since then since we've really enjoyed making less trips, less often!
@@PlantsNotPlastic If I store berries without my method, fungus grows too fast. Sales mean they need to get rid of it fast, I'm not paying top dollar for freshness, I rather have quantity currently. Aldi berries typically have the least time before mold, but they seem to be the sweetest.
I hadn’t soaked my carrots and celery in water. I will give it a try.
It’s been a game changer!
Just come across your channel it’s brilliant really basic and simple but so beautiful... will diffo be check your recipes out ... I just dot understand why people say it so hard to be plant based vegan ... I find it easy more enjoyable and healthy it’s also not has expensive has people think .... your inspiration I hope your channel proves positive everyone well done beautiful lady xx
What kind words, thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know that you experience my channel in exactly the way I intend. Thank you for watching and commenting ❤
Hi! For frozen corn, you could buy it fresh, cut it off the cob and freeze in home-compostable bags.
just discovered this channel..amazing info...blown away by the fact that u should soak carrot and celery...subscribed
Love that you’ve subbed! And even more that this was helpful ☺️
@@PlantsNotPlastic whats your take on using protein poweder...any plans for making recipes with protein powder to increase the protein content?
Also can you also add the nutritional value for your recipes mainly protein fats and carbs
Great tips! Do you basically use glass containers vs plastic for storing leftovers and raw vegetables? I’m thinking of getting rid of the plastic and buying glass.
Yes! We don’t have any plastic storage in our kitchen. I always recommend using what you have, as long as it’s safe and functional, for as long as possible, and then replacing with glass over time as things break ☺️
Do you peel the carrots before storing in water?
Nope! I actually eat carrots with the skin on. I just give them a good scrub with a hard-bristle brush, cut of the tops and bottoms and store them in water!
Do you pay more using the mesh bag, since they likely don't correct for the tare weight?
We typically go through self-checkout and empty the loose stuff onto the scale before paying. For bulk items, we know the tare weight of each bag or container so they can subtract it before charging us 😊
Have you ever weighed a mesh bag? I haven’t but I imagine it would be negligible 😊
Seeing cut carrots and celery stored in water always makes me wonder if the water-soluble vitamins are lost to the water.
Interesting question, I don’t actually know! It seems like you can lose some water-soluble vitamins in water with cut veggies, but I don’t know if it’s significant or if just rough cut like I do means less lost overall? 🤷♀️🤷♀️
@@PlantsNotPlastic I don't know either, but my guess is that the more vegetables are cut the greater the surface area and hence oxidation/loss of vitamins. Anyway, we probably eat enough veggies to compensate for that 😊
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how long have you been wholefood plant based? as it doesn't mention in your about section :)
Yup, 9 years and counting!
Potatoes should be stored in the dark
Cut corn kernels right off the cob and freeze them
Love the idea, a lot to compost though!
Thanks Nikita - this video is full of so many great ideas! I use foil pans with foil lids to store washed greens. They stay really fresh and crisp for over a week and even though the pans are 'disposable' they're easy to wash and keep reusing.
That's great! I wash and reuse foil whenever I can too :)
wonderful tips thank you from Australia
Thank you! I'm most in awe of you planning your meals each week. It's just me who eats this way in my house. I need to find a way to do that...
I feel a bit lucky I've never lived in a mixed-diet household but I know you're not alone (in being alone!). I'm glad this was helpful and I'm sure I could do a whole video on this to give more suggestions!
Do you eat any oil
You're my new favorite channel, I love the zero waste
Thank you so much that's so kind!
Bruh this channel goes so hard
Haha, thank you!
Love it! Thanks for posting😊
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Wow