27 Guide To Storing Fruits and Vegetables Without Plastic
27. Guide To Storing Fruits and Vegetables Without Plastic: I confess: despite the warnings that we should avoid plastic food containers, I have continued to store most of my fruits and vegetables in plastic zip-top bags. They keep produce crisp, take up little additional space in the refrigerator, and can be washed and reused to reduce waste. However, the desire to go completely plastic-free (for both health and environmental reasons) has been nagging at me, so I was interested to see this guide from Washington’s Green Grocer and the Berkeley Farmer’s Market on How to Store Vegetables/Fruit Without Plastic. (via The Kitchn)
30. How to Store Flour: Think twice before you toss that bag of flour into the pantry. Flour options available at grocery stores have vastly expanded and each type has its own set of rules for proper storage. Your flour might need to be stored in the freezer or, depending on the package it came in, stored in a different container to protect it from grain bugs. Properly… (via eHow)