Freezing for the Future
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Pour olive oil (or any other oil option) into ice cube trays, sprinkle in herbs. Freeze so you can use them in later recipes!
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Squeeze the juice of citrus fruit into ice cube trays and freeze to save the juice for later!
Reviving Wilted Greens, Vegetables, and other Foods
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Trim away any parts not requiring rehydration
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Leave wilting greens in cold tap water in your fridge until they appear crisp once more (approximately 15-30 minutes)
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If you’re not going to use them immediately, dry them and store in plastic bags with paper towel or dry towels to absorb any leftover water (this prevents the growth of bacteria)
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To revive day-old muffins: lightly sprinkle with tap water, store in paper bag and place in oven for 5 to 10 minutes. The resulting steam will re-moisten your muffin!
Preventing Vegetables and Fruits from Browning
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When cutting an avocado, do so with a non-metal knife (i.e. plastic) and do not remove the pit from the unused portion
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Keep a slice of lemon in a bag of cut fruit (like apples) to prevent browning
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Wrap the top area where bananas bunch in tin foil
Bonus Uses of Citrus Peel
- Add the peel to a bag of sugar and store in refrigerator to prevent the sugar from hardening.
- Instead of throwing the peel into the garbage, throw it into the disposal! Your kitchen will smell fresh for hours.
How to Order Your Fridge to Prevent Decomposition
Without Humidity-Controlled Drawers
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Keep vegetables in the bags provided by the grocery store or vendor, place them on the top shelf
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The crisper drawer then can be used to hold dried fruits, nuts and flour
With Humidity-Controlled Drawers
