I had almost 60 pounds of fresh pears given to me this fall from a family member. They were freshly picked from the tree while they were in season. If you get pears that are picked from a tree, they will stay fresh for several weeks. If your pears were picked up off the ground and ar...
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Peach Season, Four Ways to Use Fresh Peaches!
When is Peach Season?
Did you know that August is National Peach Month? We are in the middle of prime peach season here in the Pacific Northwest. To take advantage of all the delicious fresh peaches, I will be sharing four of my favorite ways to use fresh peaches. I hope this will...
Summer Fruit: All About Mangos
One summer fruit that I am always looking forward to buying are mangos. They are not always available, but are in season from May to September so that is your best chance at finding them at the grocery store. They are a popular summer fruit to add to many cuisines for that special ...
How to Store Fruits and Vegetables, Keep Them Fresh for Weeks!
One of the most important steps of reducing food waste is to know how to properly store fruits and vegetables. Many times, these are the items that people put in their fridge without washing or caring for and then they wonder why they go bad in just a few days. Taking some time to pr...
How to Keep Blueberries Fresh, Storing Blueberries in Mason Jars
While the summer months may be peak blueberry season, following the steps to keep blueberries fresh will allow you to enjoy them well into the fall. Washing blueberries, the correct way, as well as storing them in mason jars or glass containers, will extend their shelf life to 6-8 weeks! ...
How Do You Clean Cherries and Keep Cherries Fresh?
In the Pacific Northwest we are in peak cherry season! All across the state fresh cherries are being picked and enjoyed. Did you know that Washington is one of the largest producers of cherries in the entire country? Next time you are at the grocery store, check to see if your fresh cher...
How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon and Store It
Watermelon is often a go to side dish for a meal on a hot summer day. Whether you’re looking to pick the perfect watermelon for a snack or as the star of your next event, I have all the tips you need for selecting the best whole watermelon from the grocery store and keeping it fresh....
How to Pick the Perfect Avocado
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.
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 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...
Oranges: How To Get Your Fresh Oranges to Last Longer
If you’ve been in the grocery store lately you have probably noticed lots of oranges in the stores and if you bought them, you might have asked yourself, how long does an orange last? When washed properly, the answer is that it can last for weeks!
Oranges...