{"id":3508,"date":"2019-02-13T15:31:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T15:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/content.robust.digital\/?p=3508"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:46:03","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:46:03","slug":"20-simple-tricks-to-prolong-groceries-shelf-life-and-save-some-serious-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/20-simple-tricks-to-prolong-groceries-shelf-life-and-save-some-serious-bucks\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Simple Tricks To Prolong Groceries\u2019 Shelf Life And Save Some Serious Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Isn\u2019t it annoying to open that bag in which you stored your groceries or even your fridge only to find a foul smell? It is and while groceries are important, failure to store them properly will have you spending so much money buying more.
Luckily there are different ways to store and prepare your food that will slow down spoilage and will stop you from spending too much time going to and from the grocery shop every now and then. Here are some simple tricks you can use to prolong the shelf life of some of your groceries.<\/p>\n

1. Freshly bought vegetables<\/h2>\n
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I know I know, it is very hard to resist the urge to wash your newly bought groceries, especially the vegetables. Most people will want to get rid of any dirt on them immediately but this will make them get spoilt faster because of the dampness. You should clean them but only when you are about to prepare them. When you are ready to eat.<\/p>\n

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2. Cake<\/h2>\n
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Cake is delicious and should definitely not be allowed to go to waste. So in the event that you have some cake left, make sure you preserve it properly by using slices of bread. Prevent it from drying by covering the exposed part of the cake with the bread slices held together by some toothpicks. This will ensure that the slices get stale first before your cake.<\/p>\n

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3. Onions<\/h2>\n
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There are very few foods that can be cooked without onions right? That said, it is very important to keep your onions fresh and the best way to do this is to store them in stockings. When you put the onions in the stockings, make sure you tie a knot in between them. Storing them separately is best compared to storing them all together and you can definitely keep them fresher for longer when they are separate.<\/p>\n

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4. Apples<\/h2>\n
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The best thing about apples other than the fact that they are very delicious is that they have a longer shelf life compared to many other fruits. It is important to keep them in the fridge once you buy them but did you know keeping them in there separately could have them fresh for upto six months? That just goes to show that you can have lots of apples in your house and not worry about them going stale.<\/p>\n

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5. Cheese<\/h2>\n
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If you find yourself in a situation whereby you bought more cheese than you can consume at a go then store it in a greaseproof paper. You want to make sure it doesn\u2019t sweat and develop mold and the greaseproof paper does just that. An easy way to save your coins.<\/p>\n

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6. Broccoli<\/h2>\n
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For broccoli and celery, aluminum foil is your friend. You definitely want to have that crunch when eating your celery right? Wrap them in the aluminum foil then keep it inside the fridge to make sure you keep their consistency. That way, you will be able to keep it fresh even longer.<\/p>\n

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7.Freshly baked bread<\/h2>\n
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When you have freshly baked bread, it is important to keep it nice and soft. Always store it in a paper bag to keep it from drying. The paper bag will also allow the loaf of bread to breathe which is very important.<\/p>\n

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8. Potatoes<\/h2>\n
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When you have potatoes, the last thing you need is to start having sprout coming off them. It could make your lose your appetite for them. To prevent this from happening, you could just throw in some apples alongside your potatoes. The apples will keep them fresh and make sure they do not start growing.<\/p>\n

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9. Lemons<\/h2>\n
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There are many health benefits of lemons and when it comes to olive oil, the same can be said. Turns out that these two can also help you with your avocados. So when you cut and use only one half of your avocado, what next? What do you do with the other one? How about brushing it with either olive oil or lemon to keep it from turning brown.<\/p>\n

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10. Berries<\/h2>\n
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Berries are very healthy and it\u2019s definitely good to have them in stock inside your kitchen. In order to have them last longer, you need some vinegar. Just soak the berries in vinegar. The ratio should be 9:1 water and vinegar. Soak them for a while, drain the berries and then let them dry. This will kill any microorganisms that could affect them.<\/p>\n

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11. Loaf of bread<\/h2>\n
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We tend to refrigerate a lot of different kinds of foods but hey, don\u2019t do that with bread. People actually think that having your bread inside your refrigerator prolongs its life but in the real sense, this just has an effect on the starches. It causes them to recrystallize faster than they normally would at room temperature.<\/p>\n

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12. Eggs<\/h2>\n
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It is almost impossible to use a dozen eggs at once before they expire so keep them in the freezer. Get a little creative by cracking them open and placing them in an ice cube. After you have done this, sprinkle them with some sugar or maybe salt as this will help them avoid graininess.<\/p>\n

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13. Milk<\/h2>\n
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Milk gets spoilt very easily but because getting that milk will cost you some money, it is important to keep it fresh for as long as possible so that you use it. Make sure you keep it frozen. Freeze it, defrost it and you could end up using that milk for upto three good months.<\/p>\n

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14. Pineapples<\/h2>\n
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Pineapples come with a crown obviously but did you know that cutting this crown and placing the pineapple on its head will have it stay fresh for a longer time? Well, now you know and you will not have to prick your fingers while preparing the pineapple for eating because that part will have been done long before.<\/p>\n

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15. Greens<\/h2>\n
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It is definitely a great idea to keep your greens wrapped in paper towels. Nobody wants a salad made of wilted lettuce. You want it nice and crispy, therefore, wrapping it in one or two towels helps it in absorbing excess moisture, which could be a problem because the moisture causes the leaves to wilt.<\/p>\n

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16. Spring onions<\/h2>\n
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For spring onions, placing them in water is the key to preventing them from going stale. Keep them in a glass of water in order to keep them crispy and to also grow new ones from the bulb. Literally killing two birds with one stone and while you are at it, you save your coins as you do not have to buy more onions.<\/p>\n

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17. Herbs<\/h2>\n
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To preserve your herbs, place them in an ice cube tray. After that add some olive oil and then freeze the tray. Doing that means you will have prepared some great seasoning cubes for your skillet in advance. They freeze beautifully and the best part is they will add that much appreciated flavor to your food.<\/p>\n

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18. Brown Sugar<\/h2>\n
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To keep brown sugar from lumping up, it might be a good idea to freeze it. Keeping your brown sugar frozen will help keep it permanently soft. That way, you do not have to stress over noticing how lumpy it is right when you want to start baking or something.<\/p>\n

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19. Bananas<\/h2>\n
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Don\u2019t we all just hate it when we bring bananas into the house and suddenly, they start turning brown? Sometimes it feels like that happens too often and the best way to go about this is to wrap them with plastic wraps. Wrap those banana stems in cling wrap to slow down the rate at which they turn brown.<\/p>\n

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20. Ground beef<\/h2>\n
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For ground beef, sandwich bags will do. We all know that while you can eat a meal that includes beef, you might not be able to finish it all. Separate the leftovers into some sandwich bags. This will ensure it lasts longer and will also see to it that the beef thaws quicker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Isn\u2019t it annoying to open that bag in which you stored your groceries or even your fridge only to find a foul smell? It is and while groceries are important, failure to store them properly will have you spending so much money buying more. Luckily there are different ways to store and prepare your food […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":4766,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[79,80],"tags":[117,118],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3508"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3508"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3508\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97386,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3508\/revisions\/97386"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3508"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/womentales.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}