Stop Wasting Money! 10 Useful Food Storage Tips!
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This week we're sharing 10 useful food storage tips which can save you money and extend the life of the food yin your home!
The average family throws out 25% of the food it brings in and that can amount to well over $1000 in wasted money each and every year!
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I am a almost 77 year old [next week] Irish /Maori from Aotearoa NZ. I grew up on a farm I have 2 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. I have been doing what you are teaching for years and years plus growing my own vegetables & fruit. It is so good to see a young person doing this, it gives me hope for the future. I try to teach my family to live this way with no waste. Tell them to buy a cheap dehydrator to process excess fruit & vegetables into dried snacks that can be easily stored in glass jars. When I was young we used to dry food outside everything from fruit, vegetables, meat, eels & fish. Every night we had to bring it in, then put it back out the next day if it wasn't raining. It is so easy now you just buy a dehydrator all that extra work gone. Lovely. love you work.
So important for people to pass the right things on to younger generations. That's how we move Forward. I appreciate finding this video as well because she didn't just tell us to do these things but explained and detailed its actual significance. We need the whys in order to empower ourselves in knowledge and differentiate the true usefulness of various traditional practices. There are so many things that seem like common sense but one might never think of (like the fact that lettuce needs its moisture absorbed to not wilt) and one might come upon certain "hacks" only by happenstance through experience over time if there's no one there to show you the ropes even though it's been previously discovered and widely known.
I always wondered about the old fashioned way of dehydrating. How did you keep flies and other creepy crawlies away from the food?
@@pamelatorres2219 Pepper we always put pepper on the eels especially, bugs won't touch it , you can brush it off fruit etc after its dry! Simple.
Thank you
Donald J has
Green onion grows like crazy. I have tried for the first time and I reused it many times, did not have to buy it again. I cut the green part at least 5 times now. It's amazing!
Sarmina Sultana, so, where does the new shoots get its nutrients from? And, are chives & green onion the same plant. Thanks.
Me too! I have actually potted these onions too.
chives are a totally different plant. google. :)
judy blackman I have been doing that before too but stopped coz the green onions lose their spice or aroma if its regrown in the water for a long time.
Cool
I think we need a what's in my fridge tour! Looks like lots of healthy stuff in there...nicely organized of course. And YES....condiments go in the fridge!! Who likes warm ketchup on a hot dog.
Julie Quates Ketchup always tastes better at room temp. So me, I guess. Lol 😂
@Jeannie, me too! I don't like cold ketchup making my hot dogs or hamburgers cold.
Once opened.. fridge
If you ever have broccoli thats gone a little soft you can put it freshly cut stem down in a glass of water overnight in the fridge , it will be fresh and crisp again...
While some may not like cold bananas I have found that keeping them in the refrigerator keeps them longer. I like a more green banana and have found that even after the peel starts turning a bit grey the banana itself is still firm and retains the flavor that I like.
Should we make more videos about food storage?
yes please! great video
Yes..anything to help save money.
Yes please.
Yes!
Yes!!! I'm vegan so I have to eat lots of produce so any saving tips I would love!
Good advice. Also, if you regularly throw the same foods out, buy smaller packs, or don't buy them at all!
Or, before food starts to go bad, use it to make a meal, like soup, chilli or stew, that can be frozen and used any time, which can save you time & effort when you get home after a busy day at work!
Love your solution to limp scallions and can't wait to see if I can grow some in the fridge!!! I have struggled for years with keeping green onions fresh until I tried another tip I learned: remove them from the plastic bag, give them a good rinse under cool tap water, do not dry them, hold them in a bunch, wrap the bunch up in a couple of paper towels, place them in a sealed baggie, store in fridge. They will stay fresh and crisp for literally weeks!!!
If your honey has mold on it. Then it's not pure honey. Grandpa in law was a bee keeper. Honey never goes bad . We keep in in the cupboard.
True some honey from ancient Egypt was found and is supposedly still edible lol
Agree.
About the honey You have to say... if you keep it away from moisture its shelf life is counted in thousands of years (in Egypt they have 5000years old honey and it is good for consumption. I know Polish bee keepers who kept some types of honey for years in original glass containers.
I suppose there is a possibility that the honey could have been contaminated with particles of another type of food, not everyone puts a clean utensil in the pot.
Yeah I agree honey is secured by bees with propolis which is an antibacterial ingredient from the bee themselves.
hmmm.. well that hopefully wont be a problem. I always use pure honey.
I keep my butter out and covered. It goes on smooth and hasn't gone bad on me yet.
Oooh, thanks for this one CMS! I just got back from the store, cleaned my refrigerator before putting things away and was thinking about food storage options. I'm sick and tired of throwing stuff away!!!!!
Great timing!!! Thanks for watching :)
Yes you should do a number of refrigerator & freezer related videos. Some about cleaning and some about maximising the storage space of refrigerator & freezer.
Good tips! Please do more of these things! I really want to be so organized and save money!
unopened...cupboards. Opened, fridge! I think just because 1, it takes up the counter/cupboard space...I like basically nothing on my counters. and Idk it works for mayonnaise...so I do with the rest.
For centuries salt and sugar were used to preserve food and that food was stored at room temperature. Jams are sugar heavy, mustard, hot sauce, etc is preserved with vinegar, honey has natural antiseptic and have been found in the tombs of Egypt still perfectly preserved. I stored many foods in the refrigerator for years. One day I had an epiphany - wow, as a child we stored many of these food in the cupboard. Why was I wasting space in the frig? Now all my jams, mustards, hot sauces (not salsa), maple syrup, pickles/capers (not relish), steak sauces, peanut butter, tahini, all oils, soy sauce, honey, agave, and so much more.
I did put my onions in a glass vase and I have cut the green part off and they do grow, I have new ones coming up. IT WORKS, IT WORKS. Love all your tips, have your book and love that also.
Your video is so very helpful.....I especially thank you for the scallion info....going to place them into water right now!
I put the stuff in the fridge that says "refrigerate after opening " 😀
Condiments: Before opened
...cupboard. After opened..
fridge 😊
Same here!
Ditto
Because that's what the bottle says.
Same
all except dressings and mayo, i keep in the cabinet. the flavor stays stronger outside the fridge
Enjoyed this video! A registered nurse on another yt channel said that if we purchase shaved or grated cheese to remember to spoon out what is needed each time, and never take any cheese out using your hand because the cheese will mold quickly. ❤️😀
xclnt advice. I will use it.
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I do a lot of gardening! They start outside the fridge for freshness, depending on my surplus from the garden, can salsa or tomato sauce, move some to the fridge and/or move some to the freezer for future tomatoes sauce recipes. I also dehydrate most of the scrapes from canning and make tomato powder, which I can make tomato paste out of.
Please continue with more videos about food storage to help us stop wasting money, I hate throwing away unused fruits and veggies unless they are bad of course. To answer your question about condiments storage, I always store in the fridge since moving to a hot climate. Thanks for sharing your tips.
"You gotta achieve a tomatoey balance". That's definitely quotable :)
hahahaha!!
I swear by Blue Apples. I keep one in the citrus bin and also one in the vegetable bin. HUGE difference in the length of freshness in both cases.
R. McBride Where can I get one?
+Shayla I get mine on Amazon. They come in a package of two, usually. Plus, I buy a one year refill pack as well. The apples and the refills are usually about $8.67 each. I did notice Amazon has a special kit for sale at the moment, with two apples and six refills for $12 and change. They will save you a lot of money and aggravation. (Refills go in every 3 months. I try to mark the dates on the package or I forget.. :-D)
Oohhh okay!!! That is a great idea! Thanks for the tips!
+Shaylah My pleasure. :-)
R. McBride where can you get the blue apples?
Melissa, it was interesting to know how to prolong the life of bananas and I had no idea that this could be possible by wrapping the ends in plastic wrap. Thanks for the tips!
I simply read the label suggestions on condiment storage of each bottle.
As for the fridge storage of the seeds i store EVERYTHING in glass jars....no plastic! I soak my own chickpeas in large glass jars not canned (we eat lots of hummus). Then freeze in the jar with 1.5 inchs for expanded air allowance.
Tomatos if they have ripened too quickly i place them in the freezer to add to a future pasta sauce dish or stew!
Bananas we do the same as your method. But we dont ever but plastic wrap. Simply wrap with cut your own muslin cloth ties( fabric shop). Can wrap all veggies in crisper to keep seperate in brown paper bags or muslin cloth. Long green onion, broccolini , beetroot tops and celery can all be stored in the fridge in water jars/vases. Won't wilt.
Thanks for all the other tips. Loved it!
I wrapped a lettuce in a tea towel and put in the crisper drawer. I was amazed at how long it stayed Fresh!
I've been doing the green onion thing and it has re sprouted but they do get smaller and smaller over time. Slowly becoming chives lol
lol, good to know and thanks for sharing :)
How long does it take to regrow?
its actually really fast I could use it after 2 days
+revine20 OMG that's insane! How long is the sprout when it regrows? Like an inch?
it can get super long in only 3-4 days. I would say at least 4-5 inches in that time. I also changed the water every couple days.
Condiments in the fridge. They usually say to do so after opening.
I only use the green part of the onions and then plant the white bulbs in a a planter on the porch. The green grows back out in a few weeks. When I need green onions I can just snip a few stalks and they regrow.
I do the same with chives. I have had the same pot of chives growing for 15 years.
Ah didn't think of that...
The green onion in the water trick DOES WORK! I've been re-growing my green onions for 6 months now. Just change the water often, and rinse the roots if needed. It's fascinating how FAST they grow- you can see progress every day. Kids would love watching the onions grow!
Great videos on food storage. I keep butter in a jar in my cabinet. Just 1/2 a stick, so it's always easily spread.
The onions will resprout a few times successfully. I only buy them 2 or 3 times a year and eat them all year round using the resprouting.
When putting the green onions in a glass jar with a little water... Should they be kept on the counter to get sunlight or in the refrigerator?
Rob Vencill Jr Yes, counter. It is essentially like a houseplant that you can eat.
I put the green onions in a glass with 1 inch of water and they still start to wither the next day, both in the refrigerator or on the counter...😭 what am I doing wrong? Can someone please help? 😕
The green onions you mean?
@@ElizabethRodriguez-fn2my never put spring onions in the fridge, cut tops of 2 to 3 inches. Slice finely and add to rice when boiling. Try it out very tasty and easy.
If you do the water with the green onion, change the water every day. It stinks so bad if you don't!
yes! same for asparagus.
in todays time u have to keep ur sauces and condimenta into fridge so one require almost pantry size fridge section only dry grains and few chips pckts noodles and pastas can b stored in pantry
+alis shaikh I guess it depends on where you live. Most packed products have instructions on them anyways. Fresh products are more tricky.
Spring onions.
I actually chucked mine in some soil and they're growing like weeds. Any time I want green onions I go outside and snip some off. I live in FL so I can do this almost year 'round.
GRAPE TIP: A grape bunch can last longer if you pick a grape from the top of the bunch (close to the main stem) and stick it over the top of the stem. Then you can keep it outside the fridge and it will still last longer! I like eating them cold so I still put them in the fridge. A producer from my farmer's market shared this with me :)
What do you mean? After picking the grape where does it go n how?
I agree with ilamay77 ... do you cut the grape or just pierce it as you put it on the top stem?
Yes the reuse of the green onion bulbs do work! As I started regretting them myself this year. They grow fairly fast
Very helpful.
TOMATOES: I've found the more air-flor the better, so Ii always take them out of the plastic, rinse with some baking soda water (then clear water) then pop into a basket with a lot of holes in it and place on a counter or table. I do find though that they ripen quickly in warmer weather and will toss them into the fridge if they're starting to ripen too fast. I'm wondering if the are giving off that same ethylene gas, if putting one of those blue apples might help them too.
CHEESE: I buy my favorite cheese in big blocks and I just make sure to wrap it in paper towels soaked in salt water. Then in a plastic container in the fridge.That keeps it good almost indefintly.
Great video with solid tips for anyone new to living on ther own. Learning to shop, prepare and store food is an essential skill for healthy adulting.
Honey is the only food that doesn't go bad. I never heard of anyone putting it in the fridge. Great tips though!
me either...seems like it would just make it harder than it already is to get out.
If you use a dirty knife or other tools honey can go bad.
I've always put my honey in the fridge
Yes, that's right, honey " is the only food that doesn't go bad. "
If you don't count sugar, salt, vinegar and anything that has more than 40% alcohol in it, that is. ;)
+thrifty_wife&momma _of2 tb
I use dish dedicated dish towels to wrap greens; they get washed every few weeks so they stay clean and I don't have to throw out the paper towels :)
COTTON TOWELS 💯➕✔
Yes, a clean wet dish towel is the best to wrap your leafy greens!
Me, too
After using the green part of the green onion, I will save the bottom 1-1/2 inch of white (plus roots), soak in glass of water for a few days, then plant in my garden. They will grow really tall. I cut the greens , freeze the diced pieces or dehydrate them. Last summer, 10 plants produced two quarts of dehydrated greens.
Store nuts and seeds in the FREEZER. Store tomatoes in the refridge in a ethylene gas shedding green storage container for veggies-Rubbermaid makes them and they are FANTASTIC!
I learned a few things!!! I keep my condiments in the fridge!
Green onions do sprout again ..haven’t bought in a long time...I also chop and freeze ....it’s an endless supply !
Love your videos. It's good to see a few things here that I already do (see kids, mom's not crazy) but you also have so many other tips that will allow me to not be fearful of stocking up on certain on sale items, so thank you!
I've been a Vegan for 8 years. I'm not attempting to preach at anyone else but as for me it has changed my life! I have more energy than ever, am 76, take no medicine and the last time I was hospitalized was 1944!!
Food tip. I've been working on time saving. I've found that if I prep. my weekly meals all at once it saves time. I buy 2 cup pyrex bowls with tops and make multiple breakfasts, lunches and diners. Another benefit is that when I take long trips to the big city (I'm a full time Artist and go there often) I have these bowls with me and will eat at regular hours and not be tempted to buy Vegan processed foods which reduces my energy. It is all working out beautifully. More time saving and healthier.
I love your videos and am applying your very practical suggestions and feeling a lot calmer as a result.
The green onion tip about just using the greens and growing back in water does work. I do that all the time. It was great to watch the greens regrow
Thank you!! I never knew to refrigerate nuts
If I could have given you more than one thumbs up, I would have. Lots of good information. By the way, I refrigerate my condiments because the labels read, "Refrigerate after opening".
That's the same reason I refrigerate mine otherwise I'd leave them in the cupboard. I don't like cold ketchup!
I always put my ketchup in the cupboard, I have never had ketchup go bad, it doesn't last long enough to go bad.
I need ideas how to store food in a hot and humid tropical country. It's so hard to store stuff here because summer temp here is an average of 35℃ -up! So it looks we will have to store most of our produce in the fridge.
Thanks for all the great tips. I put separated bananas in a covered container on the counter with a Bluapple .
I so glad I found you channel. I keep my condiments in the fridge because that is how it was done when I lived at home. I can see ketchup and mustard being on the shelf but not mayo.
I find that separating each banana from one another helps prolong their life by a week if not more.
Honey has antibacterial properties that why my mom use to put honey on our scraps as kids.
Also fridge lol
I'm going to try it because I'm tired of throwing mine away after 3 or 4 months time since they are very expensive.
Honey does not go bad. This info I have read over and over again. When it crystallizes just put container in warm water until honey liquifies again.
And why it helps store throats.
Sami Kay, similar to sugar it last forever. I dug out a bunker once and found hundreds of caned candy. I was told sugars don’t spoil. Honey is pure sugar.
Love the tips. I keep my condiments in the fridge once they are opened.
Condiments, once opened store in fridge. Also store potatoes "away" from onions. Potatoes on the bottom shelf and onions above. I also store bananas, tomatoes & avocados in fridge. If I'm going to use, I take out of fridge the day I need them, so they can reach room temp. Any veggies getting ready to go? Go straight into the soup pot.
Yep, I keep sauces, jam & cheese in the fridge . Why else do we have a fridge . But yeah my fridge is always overflowing .
Learning a lot from ur videos . Thanks.
Storing the seeds & nuts in the frig through me!! I've always kept them in an airtight container in my cupboard and have never had them go bad.
I may try it the next time I buy, but knowing me, I'll forget!!
Love your videos, thanks for all that you share!
I got some good ideas from this. Learned a few things I didn't know. Thanks
Another good tip for saving food : Put your flour, grains, and oatmeal in the freezer for 2 days before storing them in the pantry. It kills all the eggs and you will never have bugs!
Thank you. Enjoyed sound tips. Will start using cheese storage tip.
Where do y’all live? I have never ever had anything hatch in my flour (I live in Germany) but so many commenters here seem to have this problem and my aunt from Brazil also keeps her flour in the fridge.
@@ABo-jr8pg I grew up in South Carolina USA (hot/humid summers). When I was child (70s) we had "Cheerio Bugs" if we didn't eat all the cereal fast enough. We never knew why and we never contemplated eggs in wheat/flour (we were not framers). Since I've grown up, I've never see them. Maybe scientist/farmers/manufacturers have solved the issue, but knowing I can fridge my wheat products for a few days is a good thing. BTW... None of my siblings or family members were negatively effected by the "Cheerio Bugs". :-)
BlackBirdBlitz The Cheerio Bugs were there for the prize. Now that the prizes are digital codes, the bugs are bored.
I always do this. The eggs are invisible but those things turn into Pantry Moths and they are a pain to get rid of.
Girl, thank you for the info. You have comminication talent. Keep doing it. Thxs
Because I live in Tropical Nth Queensland in Australia, I keep my herbs and spices in the freezer. The only way to keep them fresher for longer. I've kept lettuce for over a month by decoring, wrapping in a few layers of paper towel, sealing it in a plastic bag and keeping in the fridge. Four weeks plus later it's as crisp and fresh as if just purchased.
I discovered your video and am impressed! I thought I knew it all. But your information set me straight. Thanks and keep up the splendid research!
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If you store cucumbers and tomatoes in the same drawer the spoil twice as fast. I know you mentioned fruit speeding each other up but something about those two do it on a mega scale.
they are both technically fruit (fleshy outside, seeds inside)
I prefer most of my condiments(ketchup and such, cold and in on spot. Warm condiments tend to be running everywhere. Yes
My ketchups, mustards, pickles, hot sauces, etc I keep in the cupboard. Anything that's tomato based or has vinegar in its ingredients. Anything that's acidity, doesn't need to be refrigerated. I've never had any problems with these products being stored in the cupboard. And also, I love watching all your videos. Your cleaning hacks, storage ideas, etc. They are all amazing! Thank you.
What a fantastic video. I'll have to watch it again blindfolded so I can pay attention to what she said.
BaxterJaspurr my point exactly.
The glass of water trick works so well with broccoli!
Really? Gotta try!
It lasts a full 7 days here in my fridge in the UK :D
Does it resprout too?
I haven't noticed it sprouting, no.
😢😢😢😢 Thank you.
When it comes to green onions, keeping them in a glass of water with the intent of harvesting the green parts every now and again isn't going to work for long. Plant them in dirt and use them as a houseplant if you want that. They need nutrients to keep growing. Never tried it as I don't use green onions much, but I do grow plants and they will probably last quite a while if you plant them.
It's been more than 2 years since I planted planted onion greens in my yard. Left alone, they've grown thick and are about 2' tall. I never checked for the bulbs under. I use the green portion occassionally.
Just wanted to back you up that wrapping banana stems really works!
I've definitely heard this many times but never knew the reason until today
I'm going to try it out
We keep all our opened condiments in the fridge. Just feel it keeps it all fresher even though some may say refrigeration not necessary!
I have tried it and it does work, I have some green onions growing on my counter now. It is a great way to save money and have them all year round
I'm in Australia and I keep my condiments in the fridge! Loved this video - curious about the green onions! :)
i keep my condoms in fridge also
Do you keep your condiments in the fridge?
I do
I leave them in the fridge because that's what I grew up with. My husband's family leaves them in the cupboard. Also it says on most packaging after opening put in the fridge.
Yes!
Condiments go in the fridge unless it hooters wing souse.
I'm sure it's not necessary to refrigerate all condiments, but I do just in case they need to be refrigerated
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Its after 12 already 😀
I thought these tips were just going to be the same things I've heard before, but most of them were really helpful! Thanks!
Yes I keep ketchup in frigerato r .- peanut butter in cabinet unless natural. Mustard in refrigerator. Mayo in frig
Tomatoes - In Israel we are much warmer. In summer we easily reach 40 ° C in the shade. So in the summer I keep tomatoes in the refrigerator and in the winter I keep them on the countertop. And for that reason, did you know that tomatoes actually change their taste? In the summer they are sweeter and tastier, they respond well to the heat in the crop. And therefore the tomatoes arrive more ripe and juicy in the summer and there is no need to give them time to complete the process and be ready to use, so in the summer they keep them in the refrigerator otherwise they will spoil quickly. On the other hand, in the winter they are more sour and less tasty, especially if kept refrigerated. While when kept out of the refrigerator they become tastier after a few days.
Same happens in Argentina. Although when I take them out of the plant I do it when they still are a little green and let them ripen on the counter. When they're too many, I make salsa :)
God loves His precious Israel! So amazing how the Prophecies of the Bible came true about Israel becoming a nation again and coming back from the dry desert it once was to such a bountiful blessed Nation!
Jay Jayjay this channel is a venue for learning new cooking techniques and friendly exchanges of ideas and suggestions . IT IS NOT A POLITICAL FORUM whatsoever!!
Sweden, I keep ketchup etc in the fridge as... Well, my parents did it and I like my sauces cold and not varmxP
As for tomatos, Ive heard that if have "matured" they go into the fridge but if they haven't are still greenish, counter. Otherwise they won't "mature"
I always heard that tomatoes lose their flavor if refrigerated, so I keep them out on counter. Homegrown are really the only ones that have a taste anyway. Store bought ones are blah! But, I have no choice most of year as I live in a 4 season state. Although, I would prefer them cold as I like to sometimes just eat them by slicing them and eating them by themselves. Perhaps, you could find out for us if refrigerating them just for an hour or two would take from the flavor? First time seeing your video-good stuff!!!!
I store my condiments according to directions on the bottle, i.e soy sauce in the fridge, sriracha in a cool dry place! Just check out the bottle!!!
No need for soy sauce in the fridge! It's pure salt, doesn't go bad.
All you need is some common sense, {which, unfortunately, many don't have}, to know enough to read the bottle for proper storage.
@@Susazeu yes it does there is a expiration date. Found this out today lol.
Great video, and thank you for doing the research so you could help us, as well as you!!
Aussie here on the South Coast of Ozz.. we get quite muggy humid days here being on the coast & rainforest, so I do as the instructions say & once opened in the fridge, unopened in the pantry (condiments, jams & chutney's ect...) Things like honey, ginger syrup's, trickle & golden syrup in pantry, pickle jar on counter so people can grab one .. keep the butter we use in the butter dish in the pantry (unless super hot day it melts, so then whip the butter dish in the fridge, pull it out a bit before using), & the tomato's on the bench, where we keep most of the fruit too!
The flavour of tomato's at room temp. are better, in the fridge they lose their flavour... same with strawberries & cheese (I take them out a hour or so before serving).
Some egg's I keep out, but most are stored in the fridge.
Love that info on banana's, I never knew that & the spring onions... loving the tidbits in your video, learning a lot!
Would love a part two... on this!
Loved reading the comments on this subject also.
Thankyou...
This video was worth it just for the green onion tip! :-D
condiments go in the fridge if the labels say refrigerate after opening 😊
Dude these vids are full of so much info. All those small things my mom did when we were kids makes sense now, lol
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Definitely going to use a lot of these tips, especially the cheese in parchment paper and wrapping the banana stems! Oh and the lettuce one as well. I hate when fruits & veg go bad so quickly!
I came to your page by happenstance, but was pleased that I did. It is nice to see a smart and beautiful young lady sharing house hold and cleaning tips that have value. Its really an art to beable to manage a home efficiently. Congrats on your book. Warm regards, Mrs. Torres -USA
Good tips! (Plastic wrap cost money also, do you really need to use that much on the banana tips?)
I've found that wrapping plastic bags around the tips also works well.
the green onions do keep sprouting. thanks for the other tips! oh! and condiments in the cupboard (Caribbean) because... idk we just do here
Thanks for confirming that this works! I am amazed!
Venisa Gittens that explains why my grandma use to keep it in thr cabinet... Her father was Jamaican. lol People use to think we were weird.
You can also re-sprout some lettuces and potatoes too!
I keep my rice and flour in the freezer too. They never get those bugs in them anymore!
Tawnee SeekYe1
A bay leaf in the flour stops the bugs.
justa viewer
That's how I learned to do that too=)
Sis taught me that trick with flour & lasts/seems to smell better, for longer
I've always kept my flour and cornmeal in airtight storage containers in the pantry.
Yes! keep scallions (green onions) in a glass of water just to cover the white and Viola sprouting new growth in no time. About an inch or two, covering the roots.
I buy waxed paper sandwich bags for mushrooms and other fruits and veggies. They don't get slimy, you can see what is in the bag, and the BluApple works better.
I keep my condiments in the Fridge always-mustard, ketchup, mayo I thought you were always suppose to keep them in the fridge once opened, doesn't all the bottles say that. I know mayo you need to keep in the fridge once open.
I like to store flour, steel cut oats, and nuts in the freezer too! Honey is never refrigerated in my house.
I also store bee pollen in the freezer, as well.
Melissa maker, can you do another video like this but including How you organize your refrigerator to know what you have so that you don't waste the food and throw them away????? PLEASE 🙏
You told us in this video what temperature the fridge should be but what temperature should the cold room be? Thank you
Condiments I keep in the cupboard as long as they're sealed. Once I opened a bottle or jar I put it in the fridge. As for jars, e. g. sauces or sausages, I put a foil over the opening before closing them again. So ... sealed --> cupboard ... open --> fridge. This is how we "do it" in Germany ... Greetings and thanks a lot for your videos.
Has anyone tried the Tupperware containers with the three settings on the vent on the lid with closed half open and open? Do they work?
Yes they work great. I love mine.
@@lisa68743 My mom has them but when do you put it on what setting?
we keep our condiments in our refrigerator.
can you please tell me where you got the containers you have your seeds in please
+JustLoes guess this means a trip to Ikea or a look online now.
You can find those containers at tjmaxx, Marshalls or homegoods store.
Yes, green onion grow back up to 2-3 harvest. It’s my kitchen green patch. I do carrot top, celery, beet...
Onion yellow skin I make tea. Broccoli stem: I make smoothies or sauté with carrot with seasoning.
I really appreciate your tips....Soooooooo helpful.... from Thailand ........