The Cross Legacy, who brought you #strawberries in a jar, explains how to pick a good avocado, how to wash avocados, and how to store cut avocados for up to a week in the fridge.
Author: Amy Cross
Growing Fresh Green Onions on Your Windowsill
Fresh green onions are a great way to add flavor and crunch to some of your favorite meals. Instead of having to pick them up from the grocery store, did you know if you store them in a glass jar, they will regrow and you can have green onions for several months?
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How to Store Fresh Herbs: Parsley, Cilantro, and More!
Let’s talk about how to store parsley, cilantro, and other fresh herbs. I use glass jars to store my fresh herbs like a bouquet of flowers. Not only do they look beautiful in your fridge, but it allows your herbs to last for up to six weeks!
How to Wash Fr...
How to Store Carrots and Keep Them Fresh for a Month
When I am asked how to store carrots in the fridge, one thing I always need to know first is, “what type of carrots do you buy at the grocery store?” This makes a difference! I only buy whole carrots. Baby carrots are soaked in chlorine and it’s hard to know the ...
How to Store Fresh Raspberries in Jars
As berry season quickly approaches, I wanted to share my tips for keeping raspberries fresh. Knowing how to store fresh raspberries is key to making them last longer. No more throwing away fresh raspberries that have turned soft or moldy in your fridge because they were left in the o...
How to Wash and Store Grapes So They Stay Fresh
Spreading out our grocery shopping trips is one of the things I do in order to help my family stay within our grocery budget. That means I have to think about how long our food will last. I’ve found that by following my washing and storing techniques, I can store grapes&nbs...
How to Wash and Store Spinach to Keep It Fresh Longer
Plus, a yummy Hot Bacon Dressing recipe!
Spinach seems to be one of those leafy greens that if you don’t take care of it as soon as you get home from the grocery store, it goes bad before you can use it all. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Once you learn how to store spinach p...
How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally
Families today are carefully looking at ingredients now more than ever. With research and information available on the effects of dyes in our food, it’s common for people to want to avoid dyes in their homes. When it comes to Easter Eggs, most egg decorating kits contain food dy...
How to Grow Microgreens From Seeds at Home
Growing your own microgreens from microgreen seeds at home is easy and takes just a few minutes to get started. You won’t need much space, just enough to lay out the growing trays. After about 10 days, you can enjoy them on salads, sandwiches, in smoothies, or in a variety of other w...
How to Keep Salad Toppings Fresh for Weeks
Being able to make healthy choices is so much easier when it’s convenient. One of the biggest struggles some people have is oftentimes, unhealthy snacks are easy to grab when you’re busy or on the go. By storing pre-cut vegetables in mason jars and creating a salad bas...
How to Make Your Fresh Berries Last Longer
When you get home from the grocery store, spending a few minutes to wash and store your fresh berries properly will allow you to keep your berries fresher for longer.
How to Wash Fresh Berries
I often get asked about what fresh berries can be washed tog...
How to Build a Potato Box and Grow Your Own Potatoes
With food prices on the rise, being able to produce your own food and not rely on the grocery store is beneficial. Now is a great time to try growing a few things in your own garden or raised bed and potatoes are so easy! Whether you have a small garden or a lot o...