■ Wash spinach just before using. Storing wet spinach can speed spoilage.
1. Fill a bowl with cold water and swish loose leaves around.
2. Let leaves sit in the water to allow dirt to settle.
3. Lift leaves from water. Drain and rinse bowl.
■ Refrigerate berries in a covered shallow container. Use raspberries within 1 to 3 days; blackberries within 3 to 5 days.
■ Rinse berries under cool running water just before using. Moisture during storage speeds spoilage.
■ Radishes do not store well with the leafy tops left on. Cut them off before storing.
■ Store radishes in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Put them unwrapped in the produce drawer of your refrigerator, or in an open plastic bag or bowl to let air in.
■ Refrigerate fresh peas soon after picking or buying. Store them in an open bag or unsealed container. They should keep for about 3 days.
■ Refrigerate raw ground beef and use within 2 days for best quality.
■ Freeze raw ground beef for longer storage:
• Divide into recipe-sized amounts.
• Flatten into 1-inch thick pieces for quick freezing and thawing.
■ Refrigerate fresh green beans in an open plastic bag; use within 1 week.
■ Store canned green beans in a cool, dry place at room temperature and use within 8 to 12 months for best quality.
How to store Oats:
Store oats in tightly covered containers to keep out moisture and insects.
Keep in a cool, dark, dry cupboard. Quality is best when used in 3 to 6 months.
To store for up to a year, package well and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
Sort and remove moldy, soft or shriveled berries before storage.
Refrigerate fresh blueberries in a covered, shallow container with holes for air movement. Use within 10 days for best quality.
Rinse under cool running water just before using or eating.
Heat, air and moisture speed up the spoilage of whole wheat flour.
Store in a cool, dry place
Use airtight containers or re-closable plastic bags to keep out moisture and insect.
Keep ripe whole tomatoes at room temperature in a single layer in an open container; avoid direct sunlight. Try to use within 5 days. Short refridgerator storage (3 days) can help delay softening but may also reduce flavor.
■ Store dry beans in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place. Label with the date they were purchased and try to use within 1 year for best quality.
■ Store whole onions in a cool, dark, dry place in an open bowl or bag for several weeks. They need air around them to slow spoilage.
■ Refrigerate peeled or cut onions in sealed containers or wrapped tightly. Use within 1 to 2 weeks.
