How to Keep Your Food Fresh for Longer
資料提供者:KT Lai
2014年1月15日
Nothing is more wasteful than food that hasn't been eaten and allowed
to go bad. It's not only a waste of money but also a waste of good food that
in other parts of the world would be worth more than gold. So as to not throw
away good money after good food, here are some great tips to help you keep
your foods fresh and tasty that much longer. |
Carefully wrap the crown of a
batch of bananas with cling film to block the air and extend their shelf life
for 3-5 days more. |
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If you store onions in tights, they'll last up to
8 months longer. |
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If your fridge smells - clean it immediately. It
means that something is rotting in your fridge, and if it stays there it will
quickly spread to your new food. If the smell is strong, use disinfectant. |
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Apply a little butter to the cut side of a cheese
wedge to make sure it doesn't dry out. |
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Store potatoes with a few apples, this will stop
them from sprouting. |
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As for mushrooms, these you should store in a
paper bag, not a plastic one, to keep it fresh. |
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If you keep milk in the fridge door, it will go
bad sooner than if you had put it in the middle of the fridge. |
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Wrap lettuce in tin foil to keep it fresh and
crisp for much longer. |
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Use, or rather, re-use bottles to close up your
plastic bags. |
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Rinse strawberries in a mixture of 1 part vinegar
and 10 parts water. Drain, rinse and put in the fridge for strawberries that will
last for 2 weeks longer. Make sure you keep the mixture diluted so you don't
taste the vinegar. |
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Store eggs on the middle shelf of the
refrigerator to make them last 304 weeks longer than their date of
expiration. |
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To revive old bread, rub an ice cube on it and
then bake it for 12 minutes. |
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If you cook corn kernels in a bowl topped with a
plate, it will reduce the number of unpopped kernels. |
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Tomatoes last longer when stored in room
temperature, not in the fridge. |
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Cheese should be kept in the warmest part of the
fridge, such as the vegetable or cheese drawer. |
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Keep older foods in the front of the fridge so
you don't miss out on their expiration date. |
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