For any fresh berries:
Do not wash them.
Layer them in an airtight container with paper towels, removing any soft or spoiled ones as you go.
The goal is to keep the berries very cold and very dry. I've kept berries for over a week with this method!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Keeping Berries Nice
Berries have a short span of perfection after they're picked, but I came across a tip in the newspaper a few years back that really lengthens their keeping power. I use cloth rags in my kitchen most of the time, but I keep a roll of paper towels tucked away for just this season. Although it wonders me if cloth could serve this purpose too. . . .?
For any fresh berries:
Do not wash them.
Layer them in an airtight container with paper towels, removing any soft or spoiled ones as you go.
The goal is to keep the berries very cold and very dry. I've kept berries for over a week with this method!
For any fresh berries:
Do not wash them.
Layer them in an airtight container with paper towels, removing any soft or spoiled ones as you go.
The goal is to keep the berries very cold and very dry. I've kept berries for over a week with this method!
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....and something I've found is that glass storage adds exponentially to the keeping quality of fragile fruits and veg.
oh goody - another reason to buy vintage refrigerator dishes!
And what beautiful berries you have. Thanks for the tip!
I tired using cloth; I'll let you know how it worked. I keep paper towels around to put in the bottom of bags that I fill with clean lettuce. Maybe I should try cloth for that also!
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