I love beautiful people like you who pass down your wisdom and knowledge to others. Something as simple as preserving your greens. To me there is something so deep and precious about doing that. It helps you in so many areas of life. It feels strengthening and you feel equipped. That's how I see it. Thank you.
Wow, Celia. I am so encouraged by your words. I started my channel to share things l have learned and USE! I am so grateful you appreciate my small efforts to help others. 😊👍🏽
I really appreciate your kind words of affirmation. I have always wanted to help others and this is one way l do it now. So glad you were one of the recipients of what l love doing. Honestly, Celia, l have been using this little tip for years and years. It works for me and l believe it will work for you as well.👍🏽😊
You are so welcome, Ruth Jean. I really love hearing this kind of feedback! I know this works because I use it all the time. It's just so nice when someone else confirms it. Thanks so much, Ruth Jean.
@@Mjfilipina You're so welcome, Caryn. I have been doing this for years and it works well for me. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you. 😊
When my fridge is so full I can't put a bowl in it, I put the salad and paper towels in a gallon size ziplock bag and then press out as much air as I can and zip it shut. Keeps the lettuce crisp, but takes up less space than a bowl.
I like what you do. It is interesting and you may see your tip again on my channel giving you the credit for sharing it. Is that okay with you, GoodCookingGardener? Thanks so much. 😀
My mother taught me to wash and dry garden lettuce leaves and wrap each leaf individually and lay them flat with paper towel on each side and then roll them and store them in ziplock bag in the fridge. Keeps garden lettuce good for a couple of weeks.
I do this! The “paper-towel trick” also works to prolong other veggies like cucumber and tomatoes. I don’t use a whole tomato or cucumber at once, so I wrap the part that would go into the fridge into a piece of paper towel and then it goes in a ziplock bag (press out as much air as you can prior to closing). Towel absorbs moisture and keeps them from getting mushy. Change out the paper towel when it’s saturated, and repeat. Save $ not having to throw away veggies that get too mushy after only a couple days.
You're welcome, alohawatson! Please forgive my delay in replying to your comment. Here's what I always say: This tiny tip will give you GREAT BIG results when you use it. I do hope you've tried this tip. If you have and you have the time, please let me know how it worked for you. Thanks so much your kind words ❤️
If you don't mind, consider this: You have a job to do that only you can do. God will show you if you take the time to ask and wait for His answer. He will tell you. I am so thankful that I remind you of your grandma and that I have brought you comfort. Thanks for your comments, Jake. 😊
I’ve been doing this for years now, and another tip for crisping partially wilted lettuce, is to cover it with iced water in a bowl, and leave it in the fridge overnight.
That’s what we did in a restaurant I worked in. We would cut the Romain the night before for the Caesar salad and store it in a bucket of water in the fridge and it would last for a couple days but I mean normally we cut it fresh every night, but still….. not sure if It works w iceberg lettuce tho
Love your salad tips Berta! My mother made the best salads. She would put all the salad greens in a big bowl of ice water. Those greens would get soo crispy. She would drain and spin them until completely dry. She then took her garden cucumbers and would peel a few strips off but not all. She would take the tines of a fork and go down the length of the cucumber on 2 sides. When you cut the cucumber it had a pretty edge. Every time I eat a beautiful salad I think of her and the effort she put into making salads beautiful for our family.:)
You are so blessed to have had a mom who would do such a kind and wonderful thing like that for her family. 🥰 A mom is a special person who can never be replaced. I loved what you shared. Have a calm and peace-filled day, Sherismiley. 😊
I tried your method and it works beautifully. I went out and got a salad spinner and air tight container and the prepped and washed lettuce stays crisp for days. The secret is removing all the water. Thank you again.
You are so welcome, Kepler186F! I am so thankful to be able to share the things I have learned during my 70 years of living. I had been using this little technique for decades before I even got a TH-cam channel. I share what I use and what I know works. Glad the little I know has helped you so much. Keep eating your greens...they are so good for you! 🥬 ❤️
Thank you for reminding me of what is actually so simple. We tend to forget when we are seniors what we did when we had families to feed. Thank you your vid was great.
I'll tell you, it is so hard to downsize. I still think I'm feeding 6 and my kids are from 41 to 34! I still want to cook fresh instead of eatting leftovers. I just had leftover meatloaf for lunch.
Hi, all if you don't have a salad spinner after you wash your greens shake em off and put them into the middle of a dish towel, pick up the corners in one hand and spin it around your head and voila it's dried, hope that helps xx
I put washed lettuce into a large Ziplock air-filled freezer bag, close it, and shake while occasionally tipping the bag side to side. With bag tilted to one side, you will see water collect. Open the bag, tilt and shake again and when enough water accumulates, hold the tilted bag like it's a narrow funnel with both hands, and allow the water to run out into the sink or bowl. Just make sure no lettuce leaves escape the bag along with the water. Close bag; repeat the procedure about three or more times. Finally, close up the water-drained Ziplock bag and refrigerate for crisper lettuce; use within several days if extra is left over. it may take a little practice but it's a quick, no-mess method and there's no wet paper or kitchen towels to contend with.
I do this with blueberries. Wash them, drain them, and then pack them back in their box with a paper towel at the bottom and middle. Sure has saved a lot of blueberries.
I've been doing this for a while now and love it... It has really enabled my ability to have more salads, in a big way. Now, the last time I did it I blended kale, cut up cabbage, and spinach and I would actually take a few generous handfuls of it and sauteed in a pan really quick (covered with a little bone broth if you want to steam it or even make a soup) with some oil salt pepper and then throw a little meat on top and it was amazing. So if you're getting sick of just cold salads, that's another way to utilize this concept and have a little more variety.
Great video. Thank you. One added suggestion: I aways put about 1 tsp of salt in the bowl, before the first paper towel is put on the bottom. That's because I always wash my greens and fruits and veggies in a vinegar and water bath first. Vinegar or lemon juice is mandatory for organics. Even with a salad spinner and laying them out on towels to dry, there's always a bit of moisture in the leaves. On day 2, I change the salt and paper towels. Greens stay fresh for 7 to 10 days.
Cams...this will save you so much money. I have been using this tip for years. I am so glad I shared it. It has the most views of any video on my channel so far. Thanks for tuning in. Do have a wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate it.😊
I just found your video a couple of weeks ago... Your technique works like a charm. I bought a huge container of baby spinach almost 3 weeks ago... I ate the last of it today... still dry not a drop of wetness. I shared your video with my friends and family!!!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for reinforcing the necessity to eat greens daily & making it simple ! I try to find unbleached ( tan/brown colored) paper towels to use in salad prep to avoid undesirable chemicals & encourage Paper Industries to stop spewing that stench across our rural & other (usually low income) communities exposing us to usually carcinogenic & other toxic chemicals.
Also, I was thinking. Since the greens are so clean, I wonder if we could dry and store and then re-use these paper towels. I'm not sure if they will have grown any bacteria during the process. I need a microscope. I've been thinking about buying one anyway, as my 3-yo grandson is just as interested in science as I am.
l dry the the towels, Mary and re-use them. They may have some bacteria but l have been just fine reusing them. Get that microscope and then let me know what you find out. 😊
@@MaraschinoMary1 Agreed. I use cloth towels, wash hot water and dry high heat. Also mine are so absorbent that I don’t need to change out the towels. Whereas paper towels I had to change out every day or two.
Thank you , may God continue to bless you. I love your example of natural beauty. Your hair, teeth, skin, eyes and mannerisms radiate good self care. I appreciate you. Plus you eat a salad every day and shared with us how we can do it too. I even shared you on my FB page. 😄
Thank you so much, Barbara Abdullah. I must admit I do love a good salad. I do my best to take care of myself. I'm 67 and I keep reading and trying and enjoying doing things to help myself. I give the credit to the Lord Jesus for His awesome help. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
and to think all this time i've been letting my salads wilt away....never thought to use a paper towel! THANK YOU!!! what a blessing you are. awesome lady!
You are so welcome, nurd! It's why l shared this video. I had been telling folks l met in grocery stores and department stores for years, even decades about this tip. Then, TH-cam became a viable medium for me to share this simple tip and l have. Almost 1/2 million people have viewed it. I have told more people this way than my way... thanks to by young one of them. Evan who is my videographer, editor, music selector, uploader and director is the one who suggested l share this tip. And for that reason l have now even helped you...l am elated, nurd! Thanks so much for your comment and encouragement. 😊❤
Connie Brown, thank you so much for sharing this tip with your daughter. Thanks so much for the compliment about my hair and the video. I keep trying to make good videos that will help other people. I am glad I succeeded with you ;-). Check out some of my other videos, they may be helpful to you as well. Let me hear from you again.
I wish I had watched this a long time ago, for years I have been eating nasty salads that I have made up in advance. After a few days I am having to force myself to try and keep it down after I eat it, but now I think I am going to be able to have good salads from now on, such a simple trick of using paper towels.
It really is, Virgil. And honestly, this does work. I have been using this method for decades and it has worked well for me. I believe it will work for you as well...do give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Now you won't have to have "to try to keep it down." 😊 🥬
I have been using this method for years with one exception. I put my washed and dried salad in a gallon zip lock bag instead of a bowl , that allows me to 'roll' the bag and remove most of the air. Thank for making the comment "clean hands !!! Good video !!!
Thank you so much, Out2Sea. I like your tip; your bag idea sounds good. I think clean hands are one of the best tools to use in the kitchen. I appreciate your comments. 👐🏾 ❤️
This is the video of how I found you, Berta Jay. I did exactly as you showed and our salads are eaten everyday-Thank you & what a great system! I put our wooden salad tongs on top of the paper towel with the lettuce and, not only did it help with dishing the greens out, they absorbed a little extra moisture. Your balsamic dressing is a also huge hit! 🎯
Not sure if you totally understand how much your comments mean to me. I have always wanted to do "work" to help others; with my TH-cam channel l do just that. What a joy that is for me, Stacy. I am so thankful that you and your family were helped. I like your tongs tip...thank you. I am so glad you found me. The "keep salad fresh" video has the most views of all my videos. Have a calm and productive day, Stacy. Say "hey" to your family from me👍🏽🥬😊
Deb Stay Blessed I store it as it comes from the market and wash it as I use it. No extra moisture. As long as its washed before eating, I hope I'm ok. ☺
Hi Bertha David White AKA treetop from Cedar Hill TX. Dallas-Fort area. I work as a long haul truck driver and at the end of the day I relax unwind and watch your video! Take care and God bless you 🙏🏾
Yes, this is right on time! I learned last night to cut some herbs into your salad! Just had a HUGE bowl of the salad mix, onion tops, chopped cilantro & maters (tomatoes). I mixed up a dressing with tahini, fresh lime juice, nutritional yeast, grapeseed oil, pink Himalayan salt - it was tasty/okay - better suited for falafels though. I'm Thankful.
I usually make my own bagged salad with gallon size double zipper bags and would add a paper towel also to absorb moisture so I was surprised that this was her trick too :) If you can find them, I'd use a non-bleached napkins or paper towels for this though, just in case regular bleached ones could leech chemicals into the food. I also always wash any things I bought that were pre-bagged (like baby spinach) even if they claim it was pre-washed.
Thank you Berta! Looking forward to try this. I live alone and always find that I throw out a lot of salad greens because they go soggy. Finally a solution to help so I can have my greens last longer!!
Yep, quinner032, I have been using this little tip for decades. It has worked well for me and others. I do pray it works well for you as well. 😊 I appreciate your comment.
Thanks so much, christinevanzandbergen. I was using this method for over a decade before I shared it on our channel. It still works and I still use this tip myself. I appreciate you kind words. Hope you have a magnificent day! ☺
Thank you so much. I thought I was supposed to keep my greens moist because at the grocery store they keep them with moisture. You showed me how to extend the greens life. I just trashed yesterday a whole bag of organic spinach.
Thank you ma'am, for teaching this man how to care for himself and eat healthy. When youre around family you take for granted all the little tricks our parents did to feed us and care for us. Its wisdom like this that I cherish. God bless :)
This is great info. I learned the above from my mom but to save money, I use coffee filters. Buy a big pack from Costco and it last a long time. I also use the filters for fruits and other vegetables. Makes them last much longer. Storing produce in glass containers makes a difference too.
@@bertajay Thanks.II would certainly try it with my pawpaw,bitter, and taro leaves and see how it goes ,for I have often been disappointed when I want to juice pawpaw leaves and they have turned out bown and mushy.
@@hildaquaye7137 Though I am not familiar with pawpaw or bitter or taro leaves, I do believe this may work for you. Give this a try and see and let me know. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for sharing! We seniors need to know what to eat to be healthy, and convenient ways to prepare meals. Also your hair is beautiful! Mine won't turn completely white!😔New subbie!😊
Sorry for the delay in replying, Donna. You're so welcome. I have been using this tip for years and years and it has always been a blessing and a $-saver for me. I know it will be for you as well. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. ❤️
Thank you! My family has wasted so many salads bags. We eat a lot of salads bags buying from the commissary military grocery store or Walmart. Both places salad bags don’t last no more than 3 days. No more frustrating thinking after watching your video.
Yay 💃🏿 Charmell...I hope you can see that emoji. If not, it's a woman dancing, which is what I feel like doing after reading your comment. This does work. I really use this tip all the time. I'm excited to know your results. Keep me updated, okay? 🙂
Berta Jay Thank you again. This process has worked tremendously and a money saver. Yes! I see the dance emoji ❤️. Do you have and recommendation how I can keep my strawberries fresh longer in the refrigerator? 🙌❤️
@@charmell2438 I eat fresh strawberries rather quickly; and what I don't eat right away, I freeze. Another of your fellow viewers, said she used this method for her berries. Give this method a try and let me know if it works. Let me know.
Great tip! Thank you. Living alone with a disability, its disappointing that salad hasn't lasted for me & the time & effort discourage me. Thanks again!
Berta, I was just told that I have some health issues and really need to change the way I eat. My cutting skills are not the greatest and therefor I don't like cutting up veggies for a salad. Plus, I found that the salad mixes go bad so fast. With a small budget for food, I need to save all I can. My prayers were answered because I found you here. This video is exactly what I needed, thank you!! When I watch these videos, I feel like I am there in your kitchen with a good friend/mom/grandma hanging out. Love, love, love all the tricks and tips you share. Hope to see more in the future. God Bless!!
Oh, Abdul, you have just brought tears this old lady's eyes 😢. It is for you and others like you that I started my channel. I had a bit of a push by my son, Evan, who does all the shooting, editing, music selection and uploading of my videos. He thought I would reach people who could use my help, not just friends who would call me or talk to me. I am humbled by this responsibility. I do not take what I do lightly. I am truly honored by your honestly and truly touched. Thank you for your words; you have truly blessed me this day, Abdul. I am so thankful I was chosen to bless and touch your life. I know your health issues will improve as you feed you body well. Keep me posted...I want to know. I will be praying for you. 🙏🏾 🙂
New subscriber! I loved this video! My mother used to put a paper towel on top of her salads and it helped some, but I never thought to put it on the bottom, in the middle and on top as well. Thanks for this! I eat tons of salad and hate when it goes slimy on me. You are a joy to watch and listen too Berta Jay and I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel. Hugs, Brenda
I am so thankful that you stumbled across my channel also. About your mother and I...I like to say that great minds think alike (haha). Keep watching. I have more things I'll be sharing. Thank you Brenda Lawrence for your encouraging comment. This method works. I use it all the time.
Thank you for this simple straight forward method showing how to keep your salad greens fresh . I'm a good 77 year old home cook and I just learned this trick , thanks to you , today
You're in good company, Greg. I just turned 70 last month. I've enjoyed being in the kitchen for so long. Glass l shared something with you that helped you. I am overjoyed. I appreciate you taking your time to leave me a comment. Have a peaceful day! 👍🏽😏
I know the salad from the plastic containers says its prewashed but I always like to wash them again. And I use these paper towels when I buy peppers, I put a couple of small paper towels in a ziplock bag with the peppers and voila, they last and last.
OMG!, Berta Jay, I just discovered this video and I'm so glad that someone else prepares their salad greens like I've been doing for over 15 yrs. I also use paper towels to help preserve my other produce. For example, I wrap bell peppers in PTs and store them in "green bags". I wrap & store cakes this way, as well. The PTs absorb the moisture, and the green bags absorb the gas. I rarely have to toss fresh produce these days. The PTs can still be used to clean spills. I just let them dry, fold them and put them in a basket on my countertop. I have had produce last for up to 3 weeks using this method. It takes more time than just tossing them into the crisper drawer, but time is literally money in this case. Produce ain't cheap, and you're really getting your money's worth out of the paper towels, too. Thanks for sharing this valuable tip.
👍🏽👏🏾👊🏾 l am so glad to have your confirmation on this tip! You have said it all, Renee. Thank you for letting me know that you do this also. I am all about being frugal any way l can. Thanks again😊
Hi Bertha, I also use paper towels to keep my vegetables fresher and crispier but what an added bonus it was to see how you prepare and preserve different salad greens. Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Hey there, Lorraine. This is so simple and it works. I just did a simple test which I started on 12/6/18 at 2:45pm. I made a batch of greens with just arugula and baby spinach. I ate the last of those greens on 12/21/18 at 1/20pm! Although, there were 7 "wilty, moushy" leaves in the bowl, the rest was crisp and still completely edible. I have proven to myself, again, that this works wonderfully. Try this method and let me know what happens with your greens. Thanks so much for your comment.
We need more people who are will to pass on those kitchen skills we didnt learn in school or from our Mom's ,,Thank you so much this will save me time and money👍👍
You're welcome, Terry. This is a tip that really works...I use it all the time. I do hope this is not the last time you check my channel: In the kitchen with Berta Jay. Thanks for your comment.
Great tips. You represent the best of what the internet has to offer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your gifts with the rest of us. You are a gem.
Ms. Berta Jay, I a new subscriber. Now I know how to keep my veggies in good condition longer. Thank you for sharing and will check your other videos. Blessings.
Thank you, Iris, for becoming a subscriber and leaving your encouraging comment. I know that this tip will help you. I use it all the time to keep my greens fresh. I receive your words with joy.
Really nice method. Thanks for sharing! I agree with the other comments, your hair is so beautiful, as are you! You've got yourself a new subscriber from Ireland. :)
Thank you, dear Irish friend, herbytree. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. Be blessed in Ireland and keep watching. As I learn more, I will be sharing more.
Thank you for sharing that. I had started using paper towel in the bottom of the bag. But I'll say this is a much better method by using layers. Thanks again
Hi Berta! I also use paper towels to stave off moisture, but I just leave everything in the salad spinner. I’ve learned there are certain vegetables I can add to the mix that hold up well.. radishes, apples and carrots are my standard additions. It seems that root vegetables hold up pretty well as opposed to things like peppers, cucumbers, scallions or anything that seems wet. Love your tips! ❤️
Danielle, this really works. I use it all the time. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Blessings to you and your fiancé. You might want to check out the rest of my channel...a few other tips there as well.
I’ve been doing this for years. I told my mother about it and she thought I was crazy! I’m going to send her your video LOL it’s nice to see that somebody else has caught onto the paper towel technique! I’ve had a salad last over 10 days and it looks like I bought it yesterday-thank you for the validation!!!
I love it when a viewer watches a video of mine and wants to use it to make a point with someone who hasn't believed him/her. It makes me smile that someone would use what I do to confirm a point he/she was trying to make. I love it! Thanks, JC. I am so glad to be able to help you out 😀.
Hi, Mary. Please DO give this technique a try. It really does work. I use it all the time. Let me know how it works for you. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I enjoy answering them.
This is very good I am gonna try this!!! I also eat lots of salads... I usually put in all my ingredients with my salad...I’ll play around with it....new subscriber
Thank you, Legal Eagle, for subscribing and also leaving such a nice comment. Do play around with it and enjoy yourself. I feel blessed to have you as a subscribed viewer. ;-)
What a good idea! I do that with my packaged lunch meat to soak up the extra moisture. I even wrap my celery and green onions in paper towels, then put them in a plastic bag until needed. I love salad and your idea is excellent! ❤️
I didn't forget about you, Penny. Just a wee bit backlogged on replying to comments...I read them all. Thanks so much for your confirmation of this little tip. Every little savings helps. I appreciate your comment, Penny. ❤️
@@bertajay You are welcome, Ms. Berta. It is rare to see such class and taste in our day of fake this, that or the other. I enjoyed your presentation and I have adopted it to preserve my salad/lettuce in the fridge. Thank you.
I love this! I have been using your method for a while now. The lettuce does truly last longer and I love that the lettuce is ready to use. It makes making salad so much quicker and easier! Thank you.
Berta Jay , you seem like an angel! Thank oh for these tips ! I WILL be following this advice . I totally agree with other commenters who say you are beautiful and so calming!
Thank you Ms Berta. I just bought the same salad spinner but my lettuce browned in a couple of days. I live alone and love the convenience of advanced prepping.
Thank you for your useful tips.I greatly appreciate you for showing the process. That is a really good tip. Do you grow your salad greens? I have grown my salad green on and off for years. I love going out and picking them fresh from my veggie garden. I grow them in large pot on wheels. Thank you
Growing and picking your own greens sounds so lovely. I'm sure the taste is awesome and it must give you a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Enjoy your homegrown greens! 🍴😀🌠
It's been a while since you asked so I guess by now you've found out that you DEFINITELY CAN USE ziplock bags for this. I would suggest using them right away, though. Let me know how it worked for you with the bags. 😊
Thank you, Auntie Berta. We can only shop when the weather permits, since we walk to and from the grocery store, and this tip will hopefully help us a lot. All the best to you and yours. ❤️
You’re truly wonderful! Thank you for this wonderful tip ❤️as I’m moving on my own this Sunday, and throwing salads away can be such a waste, and absolutely so costly!
Tman, I am so glad to be a help to you. I hope your move went well and once you're settled you will use this tip and save money on your salad greens. Sorry about the delay in replying to you. 😊 Have a peace-filled day.
Berta Jay it’s all good life gets busy! ☺️ my move went well I’ve been in my place almost 8 months oct 1! Hope all is well and you, and your family are staying safe during this pandemic!
Thank you for sharing this! So many different ways to store fresh greens and my garden is producing fast now! My first year growing my own salad greens! I never subscribe to anyone but I want to make sure you get PAID for these videos! Happy to help you grow ma’am!
Great that you put this info out there. Your vid came up in my feed today. I do a similar thing. I mainly buy washed greens in the bag. I roll out a few paper towels and spread the bag's contents onto the paper towel. I sort out the mushy or yellowing bits while it all laid out. Then, I roll the paper toweling up with the greens inside. Put it into a Debbie Meyer Green Bag and store it in the crisper. Lasts much longer. The fresher the greens the longer they last.
@@notmebutyou8350 They're okay. I will put a paper towel in the bottom to absorb any moisture. Better than some other things I've tried which didn't help at all. I haven't tried the green boxes.
@@graceclermont2592 I am? You are so kind. I pray you'll try this method. It has worked very well for me for years now. Thanks so much for your comment, Grace.
I do something similar, but I put more veggies in besides lettuce. I also use the green plastic containers that extends the life of salad along with paper towels. There are some veggies I don’t put in like cucumbers because they go bad faster. 😘
Just found your channel and really enjoyed this video. It's great seeing someone closer to my age with videos about a plant based diet. You are a natural in front of the camera!
Thank you so much, Linda! I never thought I was a natural but I appreciate your words to me. I am truly humbled by them. Though I am certainly not perfect with my new lifestyle, I don't intend to change because the longer I do it, the easier it becomes. Thanks, again!😊
Looks like you and I, SM, think alike. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. I have other tips on my channel that may be a blessing to you as well...check them out.
My goodness, Jennie, I am so glad you wrote those words to me. This really works. Do give it a try. I receive your blessings. Thank you very much. Let me know how this works for you 🥰
Thanks for share I’m doing that for about 2 years and really works for 10 days and I wrap the cilantro in aluminum foil and stick in the freezer keep fresh till months
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I love beautiful people like you who pass down your wisdom and knowledge to others.
Something as simple as preserving your greens.
To me there is something so deep and precious about doing that.
It helps you in so many areas of life. It feels strengthening and you feel equipped.
That's how I see it.
Thank you.
Wow, Celia. I am so encouraged by your words. I started my channel to share things l have learned and USE! I am so grateful you appreciate my small efforts to help others. 😊👍🏽
I really appreciate your kind words of affirmation. I have always wanted to help others and this is one way l do it now. So glad you were one of the recipients of what l love doing.
Honestly, Celia, l have been using this little tip for years and years. It works for me and l believe it will work for you as well.👍🏽😊
Yes sharing is what we are suppose to do help each other
I want to thank you for this technique. I try it after 10 days my salad was still fresh and crispy.🙂🙂🙂🙂
You are so welcome, Ruth Jean. I really love hearing this kind of feedback! I know this works because I use it all the time. It's just so nice when someone else confirms it. Thanks so much, Ruth Jean.
Same here.
I'm doing this now and this makes healthy eating so much easier!
Ooohh. I’m gonna try this. I’ve been googling how to keep salads longer. This is the best one I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing
@@Mjfilipina You're so welcome, Caryn. I have been doing this for years and it works well for me. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you. 😊
When my fridge is so full I can't put a bowl in it, I put the salad and paper towels in a gallon size ziplock bag and then press out as much air as I can and zip it shut. Keeps the lettuce crisp, but takes up less space than a bowl.
I like what you do. It is interesting and you may see your tip again on my channel giving you the credit for sharing it. Is that okay with you, GoodCookingGardener? Thanks so much. 😀
My mother taught me to wash and dry garden lettuce leaves and wrap each leaf individually and lay them flat with paper towel on each side and then roll them and store them in ziplock bag in the fridge. Keeps garden lettuce good for a couple of weeks.
Brilliant
Laura Jones I used this technique as well! Works for me!
Fantastic I use it too especially just before the lettuce bolts or just before the real ice and cold.
I do this!
The “paper-towel trick” also works to prolong other veggies like cucumber and tomatoes. I don’t use a whole tomato or cucumber at once, so I wrap the part that would go into the fridge into a piece of paper towel and then it goes in a ziplock bag (press out as much air as you can prior to closing). Towel absorbs moisture and keeps them from getting mushy. Change out the paper towel when it’s saturated, and repeat. Save $ not having to throw away veggies that get too mushy after only a couple days.
Absolutely a great idea, lostecho1125! Thanks for your suggestion...have a joy-filled day! 🙂
Wow. Thanks👍
@@bonanzatime You're welcome. 🙂
Great advice! Thank you!
Good to know
I’m going to do it. I hate throwing money away on lettuce that gets wilted too soon. What a sweet lady. Thanks for saving me money.
You're welcome, alohawatson! Please forgive my delay in replying to your comment. Here's what I always say: This tiny tip will give you GREAT BIG results when you use it. I do hope you've tried this tip. If you have and you have the time, please let me know how it worked for you. Thanks so much your kind words ❤️
Why am I here? I have no idea. Ask youtube... but this lady reminds me of my grandma and that comforts me weirdly enough..
If you don't mind, consider this: You have a job to do that only you can do. God will show you if you take the time to ask and wait for His answer. He will tell you.
I am so thankful that I remind you of your grandma and that I have brought you comfort. Thanks for your comments, Jake. 😊
I’ve been doing this for years now, and another tip for crisping partially wilted lettuce, is to cover it with iced water in a bowl, and leave it in the fridge overnight.
I appreciate your tip, Maxine. I know that works. I have a video on wilted greens. Thank you so much. Do have a peaceful and safe day 😊
Interesting! Do you store the lettuce after rehydrating or eat it right away?
That’s what we did in a restaurant I worked in. We would cut the Romain the night before for the Caesar salad and store it in a bucket of water in the fridge and it would last for a couple days but I mean normally we cut it fresh every night, but still….. not sure if
It works w iceberg lettuce tho
Love your salad tips Berta! My mother made the best salads. She would put all the salad greens in a big bowl of ice water. Those greens would get soo crispy. She would drain and spin them until completely dry. She then took her garden cucumbers and would peel a few strips off but not all. She would take the tines of a fork and go down the length of the cucumber on 2 sides. When you cut the cucumber it had a pretty edge. Every time I eat a beautiful salad I think of her and the effort she put into making salads beautiful for our family.:)
You are so blessed to have had a mom who would do such a kind and wonderful thing like that for her family. 🥰 A mom is a special person who can never be replaced. I loved what you shared. Have a calm and peace-filled day, Sherismiley. 😊
I tried your method and it works beautifully. I went out and got a salad spinner and air tight container and the prepped and washed lettuce stays crisp for days. The secret is removing all the water. Thank you again.
You are so welcome, Kepler186F! I am so thankful to be able to share the things I have learned during my 70 years of living. I had been using this little technique for decades before I even got a TH-cam channel. I share what I use and what I know works. Glad the little I know has helped you so much. Keep eating your greens...they are so good for you! 🥬 ❤️
Thank you for reminding me of what is actually so simple. We tend to forget when we are seniors what we did when we had families to feed. Thank you your vid was great.
You are so right, Mary. Thanks for leaving your comment. Helping others with the little I know is my desire.
I'll tell you, it is so hard to downsize. I still think I'm feeding 6 and my kids are from 41 to 34! I still want to cook fresh instead of eatting leftovers. I just had leftover meatloaf for lunch.
Hi, all if you don't have a salad spinner after you wash your greens shake em off and put them into the middle of a dish towel, pick up the corners in one hand and spin it around your head and voila it's dried, hope that helps xx
Great idea! I love it! Thanks carol29carnegie.
My mom use to do that. And it works
thank you!!
I put washed lettuce into a large Ziplock air-filled freezer bag, close it, and shake while occasionally tipping the bag side to side. With bag tilted to one side, you will see water collect. Open the bag, tilt and shake again and when enough water accumulates, hold the tilted bag like it's a narrow funnel with both hands, and allow the water to run out into the sink or bowl. Just make sure no lettuce leaves escape the bag along with the water. Close bag; repeat the procedure about three or more times. Finally, close up the water-drained Ziplock bag and refrigerate for crisper lettuce; use within several days if extra is left over. it may take a little practice but it's a quick, no-mess method and there's no wet paper or kitchen towels to contend with.
Sounds like fun.
Thank you so much for the great tips! I do this with fresh herbs like cilantro, mint, etc. and they last considerably longer as well.
That's so wonderful, Nia. Use the tips however they help you. Glad I could help you. 🥰
My goodness, my sista, your hair is beautiful!! Thank you for the tip!!
You're welcome, cMyCamell. Thanks for the compliment about my hair.
like a cotton candy
I do this with blueberries. Wash them, drain them, and then pack them back in their box with a paper towel at the bottom and middle. Sure has saved a lot of blueberries.
I know that's right. Thanks for your comment, 2bless8.
@@bertajay Your welcome Berta Jay!! I love your channel!! Bless you!!!
Thanks so much, @@2bless8. i enjoy reading comments from my viewers. You guys are great! Blessings back to you, as well.
yep. same for strawberries, etc
2bless8 Arrh
They last longer if you don’t wash them until you use them. Just do the paper towel thing.
I've been doing this for a while now and love it... It has really enabled my ability to have more salads, in a big way. Now, the last time I did it I blended kale, cut up cabbage, and spinach and I would actually take a few generous handfuls of it and sauteed in a pan really quick (covered with a little bone broth if you want to steam it or even make a soup) with some oil salt pepper and then throw a little meat on top and it was amazing. So if you're getting sick of just cold salads, that's another way to utilize this concept and have a little more variety.
Thank you so much, Amy. You are doing a good thing for yourself to get more GREENS into your body. I appreciate your comment. 😉
Great video. Thank you. One added suggestion: I aways put about 1 tsp of salt in the bowl, before the first paper towel is put on the bottom. That's because I always wash my greens and fruits and veggies in a vinegar and water bath first. Vinegar or lemon juice is mandatory for organics. Even with a salad spinner and laying them out on towels to dry, there's always a bit of moisture in the leaves. On day 2, I change the salt and paper towels. Greens stay fresh for 7 to 10 days.
Thank you so much, Laurie, for your comment.
This is brilliant!
@@MaraschinoMary1 It is very simple, Mary and it works. I use this tip all the time. 🙂
I'm starting to eat greens now and this is a huge help. Thanks! 💚
Cams...this will save you so much money. I have been using this tip for years. I am so glad I shared it. It has the most views of any video on my channel so far. Thanks for tuning in.
Do have a wonderful Thanksgiving, if you celebrate it.😊
I just found your video a couple of weeks ago... Your technique works like a charm. I bought a huge container of baby spinach almost 3 weeks ago... I ate the last of it today... still dry not a drop of wetness. I shared your video with my friends and family!!!! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for reinforcing the necessity to eat greens daily & making it simple ! I try to find unbleached ( tan/brown colored) paper towels to use in salad prep to avoid undesirable chemicals & encourage Paper Industries to stop spewing that stench across our rural & other (usually low income) communities exposing us to usually carcinogenic
& other toxic chemicals.
Thanks so.much for your comment, Angela.
Also, I was thinking. Since the greens are so clean, I wonder if we could dry and store and then re-use these paper towels. I'm not sure if they will have grown any bacteria during the process. I need a microscope. I've been thinking about buying one anyway, as my 3-yo grandson is just as interested in science as I am.
l dry the the towels, Mary and re-use them. They may have some bacteria but l have been just fine reusing them. Get that microscope and then let me know what you find out. 😊
Using cloth is even better. Just wash, hang dry and re use.
@@MaraschinoMary1 Agreed. I use cloth towels, wash hot water and dry high heat. Also mine are so absorbent that I don’t need to change out the towels. Whereas paper towels I had to change out every day or two.
Thank you , may God continue to bless you. I love your example of natural beauty. Your hair, teeth, skin, eyes and mannerisms radiate good self care. I appreciate you. Plus you eat a salad every day and shared with us how we can do it too. I even shared you on my FB page. 😄
Thank you so much, Barbara Abdullah. I must admit I do love a good salad. I do my best to take care of myself. I'm 67 and I keep reading and trying and enjoying doing things to help myself. I give the credit to the Lord Jesus for His awesome help. Your comment is greatly appreciated.
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HALLELUJAH!
Barbara Abdullah aww so sweet, she is beautiful through and through! 🥰🥰
Berta Jay I’ll be 72 soon so this is encouraging.
@@bertajay I just knew that your video was a blessing from heaven, Berta Jay! Thanks for a great video.
and to think all this time i've been letting my salads wilt away....never thought to use a paper towel! THANK YOU!!! what a blessing you are. awesome lady!
You are so welcome, nurd! It's why l shared this video. I had been telling folks l met in grocery stores and department stores for years, even decades about this tip. Then, TH-cam became a viable medium for me to share this simple tip and l have. Almost 1/2 million people have viewed it. I have told more people this way than my way... thanks to by young one of them. Evan who is my videographer, editor, music selector, uploader and director is the one who suggested l share this tip. And for that reason l have now even helped you...l am elated, nurd! Thanks so much for your comment and encouragement. 😊❤
Thank you for sharing. I shared with my daughter. Your hair is so beautiful. Excellent video.
Connie Brown, thank you so much for sharing this tip with your daughter. Thanks so much for the compliment about my hair and the video. I keep trying to make good videos that will help other people. I am glad I succeeded with you ;-). Check out some of my other videos, they may be helpful to you as well. Let me hear from you again.
I wish I had watched this a long time ago, for years I have been eating nasty salads that I have made up in advance. After a few days I am having to force myself to try and keep it down after I eat it, but now I think I am going to be able to have good salads from now on, such a simple trick of using paper towels.
It really is, Virgil. And honestly, this does work. I have been using this method for decades and it has worked well for me. I believe it will work for you as well...do give it a try. Thanks for sharing. Now you won't have to have "to try to keep it down." 😊 🥬
I have been using this method for years with one exception. I put my washed and dried salad in a gallon zip lock bag instead of a bowl , that allows me to 'roll' the bag and remove most of the air. Thank for making the comment "clean hands !!! Good video !!!
Thank you so much, Out2Sea. I like your tip; your bag idea sounds good. I think clean hands are one of the best tools to use in the kitchen. I appreciate your comments. 👐🏾 ❤️
This is the video of how I found you, Berta Jay. I did exactly as you showed and our salads are eaten everyday-Thank you & what a great system! I put our wooden salad tongs on top of the paper towel with the lettuce and, not only did it help with dishing the greens out, they absorbed a little extra moisture. Your balsamic dressing is a also huge hit! 🎯
Not sure if you totally understand how much your comments mean to me. I have always wanted to do "work" to help others; with my TH-cam channel l do just that. What a joy that is for me, Stacy. I am so thankful that you and your family were helped. I like your tongs tip...thank you.
I am so glad you found me. The "keep salad fresh" video has the most views of all my videos.
Have a calm and productive day, Stacy. Say "hey" to your family from me👍🏽🥬😊
Thanks for sharing. Please wash all fresh produce regardless of what packaging states. Better safe than sorry.🍓🍅🍒🍎💕Stay Blessed
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
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Deb Stay Blessed
I store it as it comes from the market and wash it as I use it. No extra moisture.
As long as its washed before eating, I hope I'm ok. ☺
@@ellenhofer3343 ♥️👌
Deb Stay Blessed then I do need a salad spinner! I don’t Because it’s more wet and won’t last.
Hi Bertha David White AKA treetop from Cedar Hill TX. Dallas-Fort area. I work as a long haul truck driver and at the end of the day I relax unwind and watch your video! Take care and God bless you 🙏🏾
Yes, this is right on time! I learned last night to cut some herbs into your salad! Just had a HUGE bowl of the salad mix, onion tops, chopped cilantro & maters (tomatoes). I mixed up a dressing with tahini, fresh lime juice, nutritional yeast, grapeseed oil, pink Himalayan salt - it was tasty/okay - better suited for falafels though. I'm Thankful.
Oh, my goodness, VEGGIEB thanks for leaving me a comment. I do appreciate your input. My other viewers will, as well.
Lol I knew what maters were...u made my night. I had a long cold day. Tgif😀
I usually make my own bagged salad with gallon size double zipper bags and would add a paper towel also to absorb moisture so I was surprised that this was her trick too :) If you can find them, I'd use a non-bleached napkins or paper towels for this though, just in case regular bleached ones could leech chemicals into the food. I also always wash any things I bought that were pre-bagged (like baby spinach) even if they claim it was pre-washed.
Me,too!
Thank you Berta! Looking forward to try this. I live alone and always find that I throw out a lot of salad greens because they go soggy. Finally a solution to help so I can have my greens last longer!!
Yep, quinner032, I have been using this little tip for decades. It has worked well for me and others. I do pray it works well for you as well. 😊 I appreciate your comment.
Hi Berta, I know this video is 6 years old but wanted to say thank you for passing on this information. God Bless you!
Thanks so much, christinevanzandbergen. I was using this method for over a decade before I shared it on our channel. It still works and I still use this tip myself. I appreciate you kind words. Hope you have a magnificent day! ☺
Thank you so much. I thought I was supposed to keep my greens moist because at the grocery store they keep them with moisture.
You showed me how to extend the greens life. I just trashed yesterday a whole bag of organic spinach.
Okay, H, so now you know what to do. I call this my tiny tip with GREAT BIG rewards! Let me know how it works for you. 👍🏾 😊
Thank you ma'am, for teaching this man how to care for himself and eat healthy. When youre around family you take for granted all the little tricks our parents did to feed us and care for us. Its wisdom like this that I cherish.
God bless :)
This is great info. I learned the above from my mom but to save money, I use coffee filters. Buy a big pack from Costco and it last a long time. I also use the filters for fruits and other vegetables. Makes them last much longer. Storing produce in glass containers makes a difference too.
Thanks, Melissa for your comment. I appreciate you taking the time to leave it.
@@bertajay Thanks.II would certainly try it with my pawpaw,bitter, and taro leaves and see how it goes ,for I have often been disappointed when I want to juice pawpaw leaves and they have turned out bown and mushy.
@@hildaquaye7137 Though I am not familiar with pawpaw or bitter or taro leaves, I do believe this may work for you. Give this a try and see and let me know. Thanks for your comment.
Thank you for sharing! We seniors need to know what to eat to be healthy, and convenient ways to prepare meals. Also your hair is beautiful! Mine won't turn completely white!😔New subbie!😊
Thank you for this tip MELISSA, i have a huge pack at home!!! Such a good hack❤❤❤
Loved this video. So well done, your voice and mannerism is so easy on the nervous system. Thank you for the awesome tip!
Sorry for the delay in replying, Donna. You're so welcome. I have been using this tip for years and years and it has always been a blessing and a $-saver for me. I know it will be for you as well. I really appreciate your kind words of encouragement. ❤️
You have no idea how happy I am to see this!! I HATE the slime in my salad - no more!!!!! Thanks Aunt Bert!! 🎉
Thank you! My family has wasted so many salads bags. We eat a lot of salads bags buying from the commissary military grocery store or Walmart. Both places salad bags don’t last no more than 3 days. No more frustrating thinking after watching your video.
Yay 💃🏿 Charmell...I hope you can see that emoji. If not, it's a woman dancing, which is what I feel like doing after reading your comment. This does work. I really use this tip all the time. I'm excited to know your results. Keep me updated, okay? 🙂
Berta Jay Thank you again. This process has worked tremendously and a money saver. Yes! I see the dance emoji ❤️. Do you have and recommendation how I can keep my strawberries fresh longer in the refrigerator? 🙌❤️
@@charmell2438 I eat fresh strawberries rather quickly; and what I don't eat right away, I freeze. Another of your fellow viewers, said she used this method for her berries. Give this method a try and let me know if it works. Let me know.
Berta Jay I will definitely give it a try. I’ll let you know how this works out. Thank you again❤️
@@charmell2438 You're so welcome. Thanks for what you do in the military for our country. Our country would not be the same without you. 🥰
Great tip! Thank you. Living alone with a disability, its disappointing that salad hasn't lasted for me & the time & effort discourage me. Thanks again!
GREAT, Alice! I am so glad I have been help you out. Check back and let me know how this works for you. I appreciate your comment.🙂
Berta, I was just told that I have some health issues and really need to change the way I eat. My cutting skills are not the greatest and therefor I don't like cutting up veggies for a salad. Plus, I found that the salad mixes go bad so fast. With a small budget for food, I need to save all I can. My prayers were answered because I found you here. This video is exactly what I needed, thank you!! When I watch these videos, I feel like I am there in your kitchen with a good friend/mom/grandma hanging out. Love, love, love all the tricks and tips you share. Hope to see more in the future. God Bless!!
Oh, Abdul, you have just brought tears this old lady's eyes 😢. It is for you and others like you that I started my channel. I had a bit of a push by my son, Evan, who does all the shooting, editing, music selection and uploading of my videos. He thought I would reach people who could use my help, not just friends who would call me or talk to me. I am humbled by this responsibility. I do not take what I do lightly. I am truly honored by your honestly and truly touched. Thank you for your words; you have truly blessed me this day, Abdul. I am so thankful I was chosen to bless and touch your life. I know your health issues will improve as you feed you body well. Keep me posted...I want to know. I will be praying for you. 🙏🏾 🙂
New subscriber! I loved this video! My mother used to put a paper towel on top of her salads and it helped some, but I never thought to put it on the bottom, in the middle and on top as well. Thanks for this! I eat tons of salad and hate when it goes slimy on me. You are a joy to watch and listen too Berta Jay and I'm so happy I stumbled across your channel. Hugs, Brenda
I am so thankful that you stumbled across my channel also. About your mother and I...I like to say that great minds think alike (haha). Keep watching. I have more things I'll be sharing. Thank you Brenda Lawrence for your encouraging comment. This method works. I use it all the time.
I love her. Shes so soothing.
Thanks so much for your comment.
Thank you for this simple straight forward method showing how to keep your salad greens fresh . I'm a good 77 year old home cook and I just learned this trick , thanks to you , today
You're in good company, Greg. I just turned 70 last month. I've enjoyed being in the kitchen for so long. Glass l shared something with you that helped you. I am overjoyed. I appreciate you taking your time to leave me a comment. Have a peaceful day! 👍🏽😏
@@bertajay Thank you Berta and right back at ya ' Have a great day
Thank you so much ma’am for this. I will definitely be using this method. My greens always waste because it don’t last. Thanks again
You're welcome. With this tip, TCI, you will find that you'll not have to throw away your greens but rather eat them. 🥗 😊
I know the salad from the plastic containers says its prewashed but I always like to wash them again. And I use these paper towels when I buy peppers, I put a couple of small paper towels in a ziplock bag with the peppers and voila, they last and last.
Thanks so much for sharing. I really enjoy hearing from my viewers.
OMG!, Berta Jay, I just discovered this video and I'm so glad that someone else prepares their salad greens like I've been doing for over 15 yrs. I also use paper towels to help preserve my other produce. For example, I wrap bell peppers in PTs and store them in "green bags". I wrap & store cakes this way, as well. The PTs absorb the moisture, and the green bags absorb the gas. I rarely have to toss fresh produce these days. The PTs can still be used to clean spills. I just let them dry, fold them and put them in a basket on my countertop. I have had produce last for up to 3 weeks using this method. It takes more time than just tossing them into the crisper drawer, but time is literally money in this case. Produce ain't cheap, and you're really getting your money's worth out of the paper towels, too. Thanks for sharing this valuable tip.
👍🏽👏🏾👊🏾 l am so glad to have your confirmation on this tip! You have said it all, Renee. Thank you for letting me know that you do this also. I am all about being frugal any way l can. Thanks again😊
Hi Bertha, I also use paper towels to keep my vegetables fresher and crispier but what an added bonus it was to see how you prepare and preserve different salad greens. Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Hey there, Lorraine. This is so simple and it works.
I just did a simple test which I started on 12/6/18 at 2:45pm. I made a batch of greens with just arugula and baby spinach. I ate the last of those greens on 12/21/18 at 1/20pm! Although, there were 7 "wilty, moushy" leaves in the bowl, the rest was crisp and still completely edible. I have proven to myself, again, that this works wonderfully. Try this method and let me know what happens with your greens. Thanks so much for your comment.
Love this. I’ve been doing the paper towel for my lettuce head for years. I love this idea for mixed greens.
I am so glad to hear that, krazy4ga! This little tip is a winner❤️
We need more people who are will to pass on those kitchen skills we didnt learn in school or from our Mom's ,,Thank you so much this will save me time and money👍👍
My grandmother taught me those tricks, but I had forgotten them. Thank you !
You are welcome, Susie Susie. Grammies can be folks with valuable wisdom. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bertha, I'm a first time viewer. I love salads and this way when my family wants a salad they can make their own. Great tip🙂
You're welcome, Terry. This is a tip that really works...I use it all the time. I do hope this is not the last time you check my channel: In the kitchen with Berta Jay. Thanks for your comment.
Great tips. You represent the best of what the internet has to offer. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your gifts with the rest of us. You are a gem.
Great idea for salads, but I would wash them regardless what the package says. TFS
Thanks, PJ, for your comment.
Thank you mam. Beautiful lady. I love your hair and your angelic voice. God bless you
Ms. Berta Jay, I a new subscriber. Now I know how to keep my veggies in good condition longer. Thank you for sharing and will check your other videos. Blessings.
Thank you, Iris, for becoming a subscriber and leaving your encouraging comment. I know that this tip will help you. I use it all the time to keep my greens fresh. I receive your words with joy.
Cant wait to try this!! I’m so tired of pulling, washing, drying and shredding my lettuces every day lol. Trying this today!! Thanks sister!
Very helpful tip. I eat a LOT of salad and know what you mean about the mushy spinach. Thank you!
Really nice method. Thanks for sharing! I agree with the other comments, your hair is so beautiful, as are you! You've got yourself a new subscriber from Ireland. :)
Beauty comes from within, and Berta a perfect example.
Thank you, dear Irish friend, herbytree. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. Be blessed in Ireland and keep watching. As I learn more, I will be sharing more.
Ms. Berta your voice is so soothing! Thank you for the salad tips😁
And one in Grand Rapids, MI! :)
@@reneebryant8270 You're welcome, Renee. I am so glad when I know I am sharing something that helps you. Thanks so much for letting me know.
Sheer brilliance. Thank you!
I love, love, love your hair!!
Thanks Shea Shea. It just grew that way ;-).
you can see it reflected in the microwave oven door haha :D
Thank you so much .
These videos sure help.
To learn so much.
I am so glad, I have a cell phone.
That was the first thing I said when the video started :)
Thank you, @@shamiradyer6049, for your kind words. I believe eating greens practically everyday helps ;-).
Thank you for sharing that. I had started using paper towel in the bottom of the bag. But I'll say this is a much better method by using layers. Thanks again
You're welcome, Linda. Try it and see how it works for you. Let me know.
Hi Berta! I also use paper towels to stave off moisture, but I just leave everything in the salad spinner. I’ve learned there are certain vegetables I can add to the mix that hold up well.. radishes, apples and carrots are my standard additions. It seems that root vegetables hold up pretty well as opposed to things like peppers, cucumbers, scallions or anything that seems wet. Love your tips! ❤️
Thank you so much! I'm very busy and this would help me plan ahead so much; not only for me but my fiancé as well! Fabulous information.
Danielle, this really works. I use it all the time. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. Blessings to you and your fiancé. You might want to check out the rest of my channel...a few other tips there as well.
Mushie - it's a technical term, and one of my my favorites!
Hahahahahahaha 😂! Thanks, Trude. You won't have mushie anymore with this tip. So glad you left a comment. Forgive me for the delay in my response. 😂
I’ve been doing this for years. I told my mother about it and she thought I was crazy! I’m going to send her your video LOL it’s nice to see that somebody else has caught onto the paper towel technique! I’ve had a salad last over 10 days and it looks like I bought it yesterday-thank you for the validation!!!
I love it when a viewer watches a video of mine and wants to use it to make a point with someone who hasn't believed him/her. It makes me smile that someone would use what I do to confirm a point he/she was trying to make. I love it! Thanks, JC. I am so glad to be able to help you out 😀.
Will have to try this, it's just 2 of us and I love salads but it would always get slimy I will try this for sure!
Hi, Mary. Please DO give this technique a try. It really does work. I use it all the time. Let me know how it works for you. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I enjoy answering them.
This is very good I am gonna try this!!! I also eat lots of salads... I usually put in all my ingredients with my salad...I’ll play around with it....new subscriber
Thank you, Legal Eagle, for subscribing and also leaving such a nice comment. Do play around with it and enjoy yourself. I feel blessed to have you as a subscribed viewer. ;-)
What a good idea! I do that with my packaged lunch meat to soak up the extra moisture. I even wrap my celery and green onions in paper towels, then put them in a plastic bag until needed. I love salad and your idea is excellent! ❤️
I didn't forget about you, Penny. Just a wee bit backlogged on replying to comments...I read them all. Thanks so much for your confirmation of this little tip. Every little savings helps. I appreciate your comment, Penny. ❤️
Miss Berta Jay, I like your hair - very modest and classy!
Well, thank you, Mss Ellen Crabtree. I appreciate your comment.
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You are welcome, Ms. Berta. It is rare to see such class and taste in our day of fake this, that or the other. I enjoyed your presentation and I have adopted it to preserve my salad/lettuce in the fridge. Thank you.
Your're very welcome, @@e.crabtree4313.
Thanks for this information.🥗😋. By the way, can you tell me the name of your Lavalier Microphone? It sounds so sharp.👌🏽
I love your Idea Sista Jay, i will be trying out your method. Yah bless.
You're welcome, Brotha Collins ;-). Try this and check back with your result. I'd really like to hear from you.
I love this! I have been using your method for a while now. The lettuce does truly last longer and I love that the lettuce is ready to use. It makes making salad so much quicker and easier! Thank you.
Glad she gives good information. My favorite she reminds us to wash our hands several times. Very important!!!
Thanks so much, karen for your kind words. I appreciate your support. 🤔
Thanks for sharing great Tip- can't wait to try
Tanya, thanks for leaving your comment. This tip works so well. Do try it and let me know what you think.
Check back and leave a comment on how this worked for you. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate you taking the time to do so.
Berta Jay , you seem like an angel! Thank oh for these tips ! I WILL be following this advice .
I totally agree with other commenters who say you are beautiful and so calming!
Thank you Ms Berta. I just bought the same salad spinner but my lettuce browned in a couple of days. I live alone and love the convenience of advanced prepping.
Thank you for your useful tips.I greatly appreciate you for showing the process. That is a really good tip. Do you grow your salad greens? I have grown my salad green on and off for years. I love going out and picking them fresh from my veggie garden. I grow them in large pot on wheels. Thank you
Growing and picking your own greens sounds so lovely. I'm sure the taste is awesome and it must give you a great sense of pride and accomplishment. Enjoy your homegrown greens! 🍴😀🌠
Hello
Did you buy the large pot with wheels or did you make it? Thanks
Great video! Wondering if I could use this method using ziplock bags and making individual on the go salads? Think I'm going to try that!
It's been a while since you asked so I guess by now you've found out that you DEFINITELY CAN USE ziplock bags for this. I would suggest using them right away, though. Let me know how it worked for you with the bags. 😊
Thank you, Auntie Berta. We can only shop when the weather permits, since we walk to and from the grocery store, and this tip will hopefully help us a lot. All the best to you and yours. ❤️
Ms Berta thank you ma'am. Very good advice
R B, I am so thankful you like the advice. Let me know how it works for you. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. I really appreciate it.
You’re truly wonderful! Thank you for this wonderful tip ❤️as I’m moving on my own this Sunday, and throwing salads away can be such a waste, and absolutely so costly!
Tman, I am so glad to be a help to you. I hope your move went well and once you're settled you will use this tip and save money on your salad greens. Sorry about the delay in replying to you. 😊 Have a peace-filled day.
Berta Jay it’s all good life gets busy! ☺️ my move went well I’ve been in my place almost 8 months oct 1! Hope all is well and you, and your family are staying safe during this pandemic!
Thank you for sharing this! So many different ways to store fresh greens and my garden is producing fast now! My first year growing my own salad greens! I never subscribe to anyone but I want to make sure you get PAID for these videos! Happy to help you grow ma’am!
Thank you fornsharing this. Your so pleasant to watch. Blessings
You are so welcome, DeMoonlite. Thanks so much for your compliment. Blessings to you as well.
This is awesome, thank you! Seconding your beautiful and luscious hair 🤩
You're welcome, Moodus. This little tip has been a real BIG help to me for decades. Thank you for the compliment about my hair. I do appreciate it.😊
Thank you thank you, my salads have NEVER tasted Sooo good. And I'm NOT throwing away FOOD!!! God Bless. Loved your presentation, lady.
So glad to hear that, Lesha. Your words are music to my ears. I am so thankful for your success with the tip l shared. Have a marvelous day 🥬❤🥬😊
I use paper towels also.
I also store veggies in mason jars
Please tell me how you do that! You have piqued my curiosity, Armando. 🤔 Nice that you use paper towels just like me. Great minds think alike. 😊
Thank You for this tip! I was trying to find a way to make my salads last longer!
Thank you, Judy. This one really works. Do give it a try. Thanks for your comment. 😊
Great that you put this info out there. Your vid came up in my feed today. I do a similar thing. I mainly buy washed greens in the bag. I roll out a few paper towels and spread the bag's contents onto the paper towel. I sort out the mushy or yellowing bits while it all laid out. Then, I roll the paper toweling up with the greens inside. Put it into a Debbie Meyer Green Bag and store it in the crisper. Lasts much longer. The fresher the greens the longer they last.
May I ask you how those Debbie Meyer bags work? She has some green boxes as well. I was thinking about ordering some.
@@notmebutyou8350 They're okay. I will put a paper towel in the bottom to absorb any moisture. Better than some other things I've tried which didn't help at all. I haven't tried the green boxes.
@@jayerscios Ok. Thanks and thank you for responding. 😀
Your skin glows mum
Thank you Geraldine. It might be all the greens I am eat every day ;-). I appreciate you taking your time to leave me a comment.
She's Beautiful.
@@graceclermont2592 I am...thanks, Grace. I do not believe I have ever heard that before so THANKS so much.
@@graceclermont2592 I am? You are so kind. I pray you'll try this method. It has worked very well for me for years now. Thanks so much for your comment, Grace.
Lovely presentation! TY & God bless you.
You are so welcome, Jodi. I pray the Lord's richest blessings will be yours always. Thanks so much for your comment.
This will help me premake food for keto- Thank you Berta- you're very pleasant to learn from. God bless.
Love the SLIMY remarks😂😂😂. Love the video. Thanks so much and God bless
You're welcome, Patsy. Do give this tip a try. It really works. I use it all the time. God bless you as well; I know He's good at that 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm sick of having to throw my salad greens out.
You're welcome, Noelene. With this little tip you won't have to worry about throwing away your salad greens anymore. I appreciate your comment. 😊
I do something similar, but I put more veggies in besides lettuce. I also use the green plastic containers that extends the life of salad along with paper towels. There are some veggies I don’t put in like cucumbers because they go bad faster. 😘
Thank you so much. This was just what I needed 💖 No more squishi salad for me 😁
You are so right, Britt...NO MORE SQUISHY SALAD👍🏽❤😁 This little tip will help you so much. Thanks for your comment.🥬🥬
Great idea I love it
Thanks so much, MegaYourkidding. I love your kind comment. Check out some my other tips on my channel...you may find them helpful as well.
Thank You so much. Using common sense works but stupid creeps in sometimes, you helped me to rid myself of salad stupidity !
You are very nice, helpful lady, Thank you for this valuable, smart tip.
Thanks so much for the compliment, Bogna. I am happy you found it helpful.
Thank you for this valuable information. Really good stuff.
You are so welcome. I enjoying sharing what I have learned and I appreciate comments like yours. Thank you.
Just found your channel and really enjoyed this video. It's great seeing someone closer to my age with videos about a plant based diet. You are a natural in front of the camera!
Thank you so much, Linda! I never thought I was a natural but I appreciate your words to me. I am truly humbled by them.
Though I am certainly not perfect with my new lifestyle, I don't intend to change because the longer I do it, the easier it becomes.
Thanks, again!😊
I have always used paper towels on my salads as shown to keep salad fresh.;-))
Looks like you and I, SM, think alike. Thanks so much for leaving your comment. I have other tips on my channel that may be a blessing to you as well...check them out.
Great minds think alike. Thanks for sharing.
Are chemicals used in paper towels safe to mix with greens?
I do not know, @@arifali6762
Honestly, @@arifali6762, I do not know the answer to that question. So sorry?
Thank you for this helpful hint... Now I know how to keep my salad fresher... Great video. Your a lovely lady, blessings.
My goodness, Jennie, I am so glad you wrote those words to me. This really works. Do give it a try. I receive your blessings. Thank you very much. Let me know how this works for you 🥰
Thanks for share I’m doing that for about 2 years and really works for 10 days and I wrap the cilantro in aluminum foil and stick in the freezer keep fresh till months
Thanks for sharing this!
I enjoy sharing...thank you for your comment.