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There’s nothing worse than loading up on the season’s freshest produce from the farmer’s market (or a well stocked supermarket aisle) only to have your haul become limp and soggy sitting in your refrigerator before you can use it up.
Knowing how to store produce properly is of the utmost importance, especially if you’re not cooking everyday. One great way to increase the life of fresh produce is by unpacking your grocery haul as soon as you get home from the market, and keeping it in individual produce storage bags.
We love these 100% cotton reusable, washable produce storage bags from Refresh Bag that can be used to store fruits, vegetables, greens, and even flowers. These soft bags are made from natural fabrics that are breathable; and all you need to do is wet the bag with cool tap water every couple of days to make sure your veggies remain crisp, fresh, and hydrated.
This is also an eco-friendly way of storing produce, as the bags can be washed after every use and reused umpteen number of times. It’s so much better than using plastic bags or boxes to store produce, and you can even carry these bags to the market with you in order to motivate you to buy fruits and vegetables that are not pre-packed in plastic containers and bags.
Refresh Bags are available in sets of 4 or 8, and turn out to be cost-effective in the long run. It also helps you take one step towards making your kitchen a little bit greener and in doing your bit for the environment.
