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Default preserving vegetables for the short term
On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:04:11 -0700 (PDT),
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>When I bring vegetables/fruit home from the supermarket, I never know
>which should be stored in the fridge or outside, which should be
>stored in the crisper drawer or which shouldnt be sealed in a plastic
>bag. I am looking for the best ways to store vegetables for the short
>term (not long term preservation) I have been searching for a good
>book on this subject or even better, a chart that could be mounted on
>the refrigerator. Until someone recommends a book/chart, perhaps some
>of you have some advice for a few of the vegetables/fruit I buy
>regularly.
>
>potatos
>onion
>scallions
>garlic
>carrots
>celery
>
>banananas
>lemon
>oranges
>strawberries


Do not hull or wash strawberries before refrigerating. They last much
longer.
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