PrintRefrigerator Crisper.
Yesterday I bought a ton of wonderful organic vegetables and many of them are already going limp because my refrigerator doesn't have a crisper. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep my vegetables and fruits nice and fresh without the use of a cripser?
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8 Comments:
I use a ziplock bag with a paper towel in it. Blow air into the bag, vs. the usual tack of sucking air out. Plastic + direct contact with produce = science project.
There are some type of "green" bag out there but I don't know anyone who uses them and couldn't vouch or disclaim.
chiff0nade at 5:18AM on 04/21/08
This won't help your current purchase but I swear by these things: debbie meyer green bags; just google it.
mrsadm at 7:00AM on 04/21/08
I also use the Meyer green bags with much success.
bessfour at 9:35AM on 04/21/08
Hey pumpkin...I can offer advice but produce varies. What kind are we talking about???
ChelleyD01 at 1:25PM on 04/21/08
When in doubt, a moist paper towel in a zip-lock bag
izatryt at 5:26PM on 04/21/08
What about just turning down the temp in your refigerator a tiny bit? I don't have much room in my crispers so many vegetables have to sit on a shelf and I don't have any problems with them going bad - unless they have been around for more than a week...of course that never happens ;)
Carosone at 5:41PM on 04/21/08
For salad greens, you can usually revive them very well. When cleaning them, completely submerge them in a bowl or sink basin filled with the coldest water that comes out of your tap. Mix 2-4 tbsp of vinegar with the water, and let them soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Drain them and rinse well to remove the vinegar and any dirt that didn't get washed away at first.
The difference between doing this and just soaking in cold water is quite surprising. It was to me anyway.
Nicholas H at 12:12AM on 04/22/08
After talking to my boyfriend about the crisper problem he immedietly suggested Debbie Meyer green bags. I guess he saw them on a late night infomercial. Funnily enough I saw the commercian for the first time today. It looks kind of iffy, but if you guys say it works, I'm willing to give it a shot. I'm SO sick of limp carrots. It pains me to throw them out after just one day, it really does.
PumpkinBear at 2:56AM on 04/22/08