Thursday, January 17, 2013

Making Groceries Last


I really hate to buy fruits and vegetables and when I am ready to cook or eat them they are ruined.  Food cost too much to waste.  Right?  I love to have a good supply on hand but sometimes it is days before I use them, only to find mold or wilted products.

I know you don't all browse Pinterest, although you really should, it's great.  Back to the subject, I found the best pin and in turn a site to make your groceries last!

I've already tried two of them:




Wrap banana stems tightly in plastic wrap to keep them 3-5 days longer!  Yippee



Wash strawberries in a mixture of one part vinegar to  ten parts water.  Rinse and store in refrigerator. Supposedly they will last up to two weeks!  Unbelievable

There are 27 tips and they are all very interesting. 

To see all 27 go to www.pinterest.com and then type in the search block in upper left corner: 27 ways to make your groceries last.   When it opens new window, click on the banana as above and it will take you to the site! Great tips, I promise.

See you all on Monday....my two little ones are coming for the weekend and Nanny is so happy.  Mom and Dad are getting the weekend off to do as they please!!








27 comments:

Jill said...

Thanks for the tips. I just read one about a month or so ago about bananas. It said to take them apart and they will last longer. Seems to be working for me!

Michelle said...

I love pinterest and have read some of these tips. Glad they are working for you.

Deb said...

Good tips will have to try them

Cloudia said...

thanks, Hon!


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Amanda said...

I bought some bananas at the store the other day that had saran wrap around the stem. I couldn't figure out what on earth that was for. I'm going to have to check out those tips! And, yes, LOVE me some Pinterest. Although very addictive.

Amanda said...

PS - Have fun with those precious babies this weekend! Hope you'll post pics next week. ;-)

Tammy said...

I hope the ice/sleet cleared so that those jonquils can resume their growth process. The good thing about bananas is that if they do get to ripe, you can always make banana bread or a smoothie. I also freeze them along with strawberries. I do hate throwing food so am trying to be better about using what we buy right away. Have a fabulous Friday! Tammy

Tanna said...

I just cannot allow myself to have one more space to spend time online. LOL!! I'll have to trust you to pass on all I need to know from the land of pinterest. ;)

Enjoy. Enjoy. Enjoy! And, I'll be looking for some photos, too!! blessings ~ tanna

Velva said...

I hate food waste too. Love Pinterst I will definitely look for the tips on preserving the fruits a bit longer.

Thanks for sharing.

Velva

The Sage Butterfly said...

I have never tried that...what a great idea! It sure would make the grocery list more interesting. And the pictures would be so much better. Found you through the Grow Your Blog party...so nice to meet you.

It's Just Dottie said...

Thank you for the tips. I am going to try them. They sound simple .
Smiles, Dottie

noel bressler said...

Hey there, swinging by from the hop! I'm also a pinterest junkie, awesome tips! Swing by my site and join if you'd like

www.highheeledmama.com

Tami Von Zalez said...

I eat a banana a day and am right now staring at a too ripe one for my breakfast. I am going to try your Pinterest tip.

Popped in from the Grow Your Blog hop.

Give me a visit some time ~
thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh I am going to try this. Wrapping my bananas right now:) Thank you B

Kay said...

Thank you for these tips! This is wonderful. I'll have to try this! I especially have a hard time with bananas.

StitchinByTheLake said...

I've been using the tip on bananas for months now and it works! blessings, marlene

Ray and Jeanne said...

Hi Neighbor! Marlene sent me over. I need to try out your tips - I too hate produce going bad too quickly. Have a wonderful day! ~Jeanne

Friendship Crossing said...

Howdy Neighbor,
I'll have to go check out those tips you gave. Thanks so much!

Tanya

Brenda said...

Thanks for the tips! Visiting from StitchinByTheLake. Glad to be your neighbor!

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Very good tips... Thanks!!!! We eat a banana every single day --but keep ours in the frig to last the week. I need to try the aluminum foil...

We are getting snow this weekend. Had about 3 inches this morning... Love it.

Hugs,
Betsy

Sandi @the WhistleStop Cafe said...

These are some great tips!
Thanks for sharing~

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