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Progressive International LKS-06 Lettuce Keeper $10.90 Help preserve your lettuce and produce and keep it fresh and tasty with the Lettuce and Produce Keeper preserving container from Progressive. Using an adjustable air vent and water reservoir, the keeper simulates more natural conditions for the produce, while helps to keep it healthy and fresh tasting. An included divider segments the container so you can preserve more than one produce type at a t… |
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Flip & Tumble Reusable Produce Bags, Set of 5 Flip & Tumble’s reusable produce bags are draw-string polyester bags which resist staining and shrinking better than natural fiber bags. Plus, the fine mesh produce bags allow you to use them for smaller bulk items. Breathable, durable polyester; See-through mesh produce bags for easy checkout; Smart alternative to plastic produce bags; Compact & lightweight with drawstring closure; Saves time at … |
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Kinetic Go Green Premium Nano Silver 14 Piece Food Storage Container Set (Includes Lids and Containers) $18.98 Includes (2) 15 oz., (1) 30 oz., (1) 44 oz., (2) 27 oz. & (1) 47 oz. rectangular storage container Kinetic Go Green Premium Silicone sealed locking lids BPA-free plastic food storage FDA approved nano Silver technology Keeps your foods fresher up to 3 times longer than conventional plastic food storage Airtight and watertight silicone seal Refrigerator and freezer-safe Microwave-safe without the l… |
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Rubbermaid 7J93 Produce Saver Square Food Storage Containers Set of 8 $16.29 * Produce saver * Fresh vent and crisp tray keeps produce fresh and crisp longer * Lids and trays snap to bases and each other for easy and organized storage * Microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe * Square design * 8-piece set includes: one 14-cup, one 5-cup, and two 2-cup food-storage containers, with four lids… |
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Rubbermaid 7J92 Produce Saver Square 14-Cup Food Storage Container $7.96 14 Cup, Produce Saver, Square, Food Storage Container, Keeps Produce Fresh & Crisp Longer, Fresh Vent Provides Airflow, Crip Tray Raises Produce Out Of Moisture, Easy-Find Lids Snap To Bottom Of Base & To Each Other, Lid Made To Fit Several Size Bases, Bases & Lids Nest Inside Each Other For Compact Storage, Super Clear Base For Better Visibility of Contents, Square Shape For Better Storage…. |
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Frigidaire 240338001 – FRIGIDAIRE REFRIGERATOR DOOR BIN – UPPER $18.87 THIS 240338001 FRIGIDAIRE DOOR BIN IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU ORGANIZE AND KEEP TRACK OF THE FOOD IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR. MANY BINS HAVE SEPARATE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND CAN EITHER BE OPAQUE OR CLEAR. SOME ARE DESIGNATED FOR SPECIFIC STORAGE ITEMS, SUCH AS MEAT OR VEGETABLES. SPECIFICATIONS: SIZE: 2 1/2″ HEIGHT X 24″ WIDTH TYPE: UPPER DOOR BIN COLOR: WHITETHIS IS A GENUINE FRIGIDAIRE PART. THIS IS A D… |
Refrigerator Vegetable Storage!
Food Storage : Fruit & Vegetable Storage
Refrigerator Vegetable Storage Questions
Oregano – washing, storage, and recipes?
I have a grocery bag full of oregano (5 big handfuls of fresh oregano). I don’t know what to with them. Do I need to wash them before I store them in the refrigerator? How should I wash them? Any freezing techniques?
Also, please give me recipes that use a lot of oregano.
I am part of a Community Supported Agriculture so I get organic vegetables/herbs/fruits from a local farm. Whatever they grow is what I get. I’m pretty sure they will have even more next week.
With so much, you may want to dry it. Wash it first, dry in paper towels. Bundle them up at the base of the stem with some kitchen twine and hang up side down. When they are dry, crush the stems between your hands onto wax paper and transfer to an airtight container. Save a bundle to use fresh in some spaghetti sauce or it’s great in greek dishes. Add some fresh chopped to red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper for a greek dressing.
How Long Can We Store Food in the Refrigerator Before It Goes Bad?
We all come home from the grocery store, our bags overflowing with the wide array of delicious foods we have bought, and then proceed to put a variety of meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, fruits, vegetables and eggs away. But how long can we really store food in the refrigerator and still maintain the freshness we desire in order to maintain a healthy diet? Obviously a great deal depends on how fresh the food is when we purchase it, so always try to buy the freshest. Pay close attention to expiration dates, they are there for a reason! The refrigerator should maintain a temperature somewhere between 34 and 40 degrees F, anything above this will cause foods to spoil rapidly.
The following food storage times are from the Office of Environmental Health; hopefully they are useful and allow you to enjoy a healthier diet while saving money by avoiding food waste:
Meat
Raw ground meat: 1-2 days.
Steaks: 2-5 days.
Chops: 2-5 days.
Fresh pork: 3 days.
Raw roasts: 1-2 days.
Smoked ham: 1 week.
Stew meat: 1-2 days.
Raw livers, raw heart, raw kidneys and other variety meats: 1-2 days.
Broiled, fried or roasted meat and gravies made with meat stock: 2-3 days.
Frozen packaged meats: 2-3 days.
Cold cuts, opened: 3-5 days. Unopened, 4-7 days.
Meat pies, cooked stews, casseroles containing meat, meat salads: 2-3 days.
Sliced bacon, unopened: 2 weeks. Opened: 5-7 days.
Fish and Seafood
Frozen fish: use immediately.
Cooked fish: 3-4 days.
Fresh fish: 1-2 days.
Smoked salmon, etc: 1-2 days.
Lox: 3 days.
Kippered cod, smoked whiting: 6-7 days.
Fish salads and sandwich fillings: 1 day.
Bisques, broth, chowders, stews: 1-2 days.
Shrimp, fresh (uncooked): 1 day.
Crab, in shell: 2 days.
Scallops: 1 day.
Lobster tails, in shell: 2 days.
Clams, in shell: 2 days. Shucked: 1 day.
Oysters: 1 day.
Dried or pickled fish: 1 week.
Poultry
Poultry, frozen: 2 days after defrosting.
Fresh whole poultry: 1-2 days.
Fresh poultry cut in pieces: 1-2 days.
Cooked poultry: 2-3 days.
Duck: 2 days.
Poultry stuffing: 1 day.
Poultry Salads: 1 day.
Poultry pies, stews, creamed dishes, and gravies made with poultry stock: 1 day.
Dairy
Milk, homogenized or skimmed: 1 week.
Pasteurized fresh whole or skimmed milk, sweet cream, flavored milk drinks: 10-14 days from sell by date on carton.
Sour cream, buttermilk, cultured milk: 2 weeks.
Sweetened & condensed milk (opened): 1 week.
Evaporated milk (opened): 1 week.
Whipped topping, aerosol can: 3 months. Prepared from mix: 3 days. Frozen: 2 weeks (once thawed).
Yogurt: 7-10 days.
Soft custards, milk puddings, cream and custard fillings for cakes and pies: 5-6 days.
Natural hard cheese, semi-hard cheese, processed cheeses (cheddar, swiss, parmesan, bleu, etc.): 1 month. Mold on the outside of a cheese block may be trimmed off.
Soft cheeses (cream, cottage, limburger, camembert): 1 week.
Cheese spreads: 1 month.
Fruit
Grapes: 3-5 days.
Peaches, apricots, pears, avocados, nectarines, plums: 3-5 days.
Melons: 1 week.
Apples: 1 month.
Citrus: 2 weeks.
Berries, cherries: 1-2 days.
Cranberries: 1 week.
Pineapples, whole: 1 week. Cut: 2-3 days.
Vegetables
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, dried peas, summer squash: 3-5 days.
Cabbage, carrots, radishes, celery, parsnips, beets: 1-2 weeks.
Head of lettuce (unwashed): 5-7 days. Washed: 3-5 days.
Bib lettuce: 1-2 days.
Mustard greens, spinach, kale, beet turnip, chard, collard: 3-5 days.
Asparagus: 1-2 days.
Peppers, cucumbers: 1 week.
Tomatoes: 1-2 days.
Cauliflower, eggplants, snap beans: 1 week.
Corn, in husk: 1-2 days.
Mushrooms: 1-2 days.
Beans, lima, green, waxed: 3-5 days.
Rhubarb: 3-5 days.
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About the Author
Mark Gold has more than 27 years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry. He has written numerous articles on foods and food preservation.
