Storing Your Produce
Storing fruits and vegetables the wrong way can have leave you with an unpleasant meal or snack. Knowing how to store your produce properly will help keep it fresh longer as well as improving the taste and texture.
The best ways to store your produce:
In the Refrigerator
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Cherries
- Grapes
- Apricots
- Carrots
- Celery
- Broccoli
- Spinach, lettuce, and leafy vegetables
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
All cut fruits and vegetables should be refrigerated
Some fruits should be ripened on the counter and then store in the fridge after. These include:
- Avocados
- Peaches
- Pears
- Plums
- Kiwi
Stored at room temperature:
- Bananas
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Limes
- Watermelon (uncut)
- Tomatoes
- Potatoes
- Garlic
- Peppers