livin veg

Fruits and veggies make up (at least) half of my diet. I can’t get enough. But, I hate that so much plastic goes into purchasing them and storing them. I’ve found my own ways to reduce plastic use, but still seem to use more than I’d like. That’s when I found this handy guide from the Ecology Center’s Berkeley Farmers Market. Yes people, it’s farmers market time again! My local one starts this coming Saturday. Can’t wait!

I will definitely be using tips from this sheet. It tells you how to store  dozens of different types of fruits and veggies without plastic and so your produce will last longer.

Here are a few examples:

Cherries‐store in an airtight container. Don’t wash cherries until ready to eat, any added
moisture encourages mold.

Berries­ Don’t forget, they’re fragile. When storing be careful not to stack too many high, a single layer if possible. A paper bag works well, only wash before you plan on eating them.

Basil‐ is difficult to store well. Basil does not like the cold, or to be wet for that matter. The
best method here is an airtight container/jar loosely packed with a small damp
piece of paper inside‐left out on a cool counter.

Carrots‐ cut the tops off to keep them fresh longer. Place them in closed container with
plenty of moisture, either wrapped in a damp towel or dunk them in cold water
every couple of days if they’re stored that long.

Click on the link to see the full list of directions for lots of different kinds of produce.

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