15 Vegan Hacks to Make Produce Last Longer and Reduce Waste!

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  • @MsBuggyness
    @MsBuggyness 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    you can freeze avocados! had no idea but tried and it's amazing (since i'm the only one in my house who loves them). take your very ripe avocado and do the usual, cut in half, de-pit and slice or scoop the meat into a bowl. mush with a fork and ad a splash of lime juice or apple cider (any) vinegar. put in a freezer bag and try to remove all the air, and lay it flat in the freezer. you can break part off and defrost and put on your tacos, toast, salads.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such a great tip!!

  • @stellasrvadventures483
    @stellasrvadventures483 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    If you take a paper towel and layer your herbs, paper towel, herbs, paper towel, herbs, paper towel, herbs, just like that in a flat container it will last way longer than putting it in a jar of water. Oh yeah and wash spin and dry before storing

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Brilliant! Thank you!

  • @tisharodriguez9541
    @tisharodriguez9541 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Buy or go to the library for a book called fridge love. Best book ever for storing produce.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Just added it to my amazon cart. Thank you!

  • @libbyreed8588
    @libbyreed8588 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Shine the foil. My mom taught me to cut the carrots or celery into sticks and store in water in the fridge to keep them longer.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love these tips!

    • @melody5437
      @melody5437 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't know if it's true or not, but I read somewhere that nutrients will leach into the water. You could do it anyway and drink the water!

  • @realhousewyfe5114
    @realhousewyfe5114 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I am so glad I found your channel! I love all of your hacks.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am so glad you are here!

  • @donnalefevre4625
    @donnalefevre4625 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel and am more than happy. I’m 75 and trying to move over to plant based, gluten free diet. It’s very stressful researching all the different sights. I found yours very helpful and easy. Thank you!

  • @melody5437
    @melody5437 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Here's another one: store cut avocados in an airtight container with a chunk of raw onion (cut). I will stay fresh for several days.

  • @TheHolyQuran30in30
    @TheHolyQuran30in30 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I came across your channel today. What an AMAZING FIND!!!

  • @SpooksMom
    @SpooksMom 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    When my potatoes start to sprout I cut off the sprouts and put the sprouts in a dark area in my basement or in my fridge. Then I plant them in the spring and grow new potatoes :) I of course eat the remaining potato :)

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is brilliant!! I want to live with you during a zombie apocalypse! So resourceful.

  • @yvonnealvizo
    @yvonnealvizo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome hacks!🤩👏🏽👏🏽 Blessings.🕊️🥰🙋🏻‍♀️💜tfs

  • @motherstinger
    @motherstinger 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For mushrooms I chop them then leave them on a plate a few days and let them dry out. Add to soups

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yum!

  • @davidthescottishvegan
    @davidthescottishvegan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks 👍 Ali for these hacks. Frozen produce is good for reducing waste because certain produce for example broccoli 🥦 & cauliflower go off too quickly so I only buy it frozen now. Another awesome video from Ali and love 🥰 it. I buy carrots for salads but for cooked recipes use frozen carrots. Love 💞 Ali and family. Have a lovely weekend and week ahead.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Such great tips! Thank you!

  • @greenagervegancookingwithm6429
    @greenagervegancookingwithm6429 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just made the Banana Bread in my blender because it looked so easy! It was great - easy and yummy (I sprinkled mini chocolate chips on top). The blender was a tricky cleaning but all good! Smart to use the 9x13. Cooked in 22 minutes.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! And to make cleaning easier, I soak it first for a few minutes and then it all rinses out.

    • @bonnieherman4650
      @bonnieherman4650 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Add water to your blender after the batter is out and blend. It will take it much easier to wash.

  • @suzannemccabe386
    @suzannemccabe386 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great and surprising tips to me😮 I need to write all these down so I don’t forget or save video and keep checking it out ❤

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Come back anytime!

  • @joycoates3698
    @joycoates3698 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Is there an alternative to using aluminum foil?
    Also, if you can store the tomatoes on the counter (like the grocery store does), why can't you store fresh berries on the counter too? The grocery stores do...

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great point. My grocery store has berries in a refrigerated shelf.

    • @joycoates3698
      @joycoates3698 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @plantwhys 🙂 ...so. I was just wondering-- do you think it would be ok? Or would they ruin too quickly, according to your experience?

  • @islandponies
    @islandponies 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are great tips!

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you think so!

  • @jobubbled
    @jobubbled 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm struggling to find space in my fridge now!! Need a bigger fridge😀

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ha ha I feel you on that one!

    • @jobubbled
      @jobubbled 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@plantwhys With the heat and humidity here in QLD, Australia, so much more needs to be kept in the fridge compared to UK. All my nuts, and most veggies but Onions, garlic and potatoes!

  • @lindalatham412
    @lindalatham412 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hahaha, the ending is THE BEST! ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ha ha. Awe thanks!

  • @maryannwabalas510
    @maryannwabalas510 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for the tips. Instead of paper towel which is bad for the environment you should use reusable ones made out of cloth. Also beeswax wrap Instead of plastic wrap. I love your content. Thank you for sharing.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great idea. Thanks for the tips.

  • @lynnetrue4103
    @lynnetrue4103 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yes, that is the historically correct pronunciation. Some Europeans use the "h" so either is acceptable but the word is "borrowed" from the French who employ the silent h. Just looked it up online. I believe most Americans use the silent h too.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @kannl_veg
    @kannl_veg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Green Bags are one of the best investments I've made~~they can last years and I almost never have to throw out produce now.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where do you buy them?

    • @kannl_veg
      @kannl_veg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@plantwhys They're available on Amazon and Target has their own brand, tho I've never used those.

    • @kannl_veg
      @kannl_veg 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your tips are great, btw.

  • @gaBetibu
    @gaBetibu 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    . . . just luvvv ur great vids....especially the ones with your really cute kids tasting your meals....this vid I especially love, yet one concern....I've read that aluminum is toxic & linked to Alzheimers...God Bless You So Much... 🥰

  • @debbicowan2728
    @debbicowan2728 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just buy Carleigh Bodrug's new book
    Plant You Scrappy cooking.
    She shows you how to use things that you didn't quite get to and she's amazing

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      She is amazing!! I have her book! So good.

  • @rphomemovies
    @rphomemovies 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like to store my bananas in the fridge! The peel goes brown but the inside is still good. I dont care for banana bread.

  • @wwnnn16
    @wwnnn16 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is it difficult looking in the lens? It was really distracting watching you looking up in the viewfinder. Anyway, thanks for the tips.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry about that. Thank you for pointing it out. I will pay more attention next time. I use my phone to film so the lens is off in the corner and I try to keep my eyes on it most of the time.

    • @wwnnn16
      @wwnnn16 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@plantwhys girl, I know it’s tricky with all these different filming devices. It’s just distracting when “whomever” is looking up, down, and especially to the side.

  • @murranz
    @murranz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did you call herbs urbs?

    • @joycoates3698
      @joycoates3698 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I didn't notice, because she probably did-- so, it was probably something I didn't pay attention to, because it is Common in some areas to pronounce it that way (a "silent h" phonetically). That is actually the "correct" pronunciation that I was taught In School lol and I am 54 years old... it wasn't until much later in life that I started hearing the word pronounced with the h being heard... which has always sounded strange to me lol
      So, I have come to realize that it depends on the area, and even the country that you live in, that determines how you pronounce the word.
      I live in Kentucky, USA.
      But you can hear it pronounced both ways throughout my state, and throughout the country.... it just depends where you are.

    • @marsfran55
      @marsfran55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most areas in USA pronounce herbs “Urbs” in Europe the “h” isn’t silent. (According to my kitchen mentors Martha Stewart and Julia Child 😉)

  • @kentroskelley1389
    @kentroskelley1389 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good hacks, but use dates or dare paste AVOID refined sugar. The body doesn’t recognize it as food just like it doesn’t recognize white flour as food.

    • @plantwhys
      @plantwhys  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great suggestion!

  • @suegring5405
    @suegring5405 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Apples with bites out of them! Really? 😳🥴🤢