TikTok Hacks To Help Produce Last Longer
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020 in Washington, DC. On Thursday evening, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that bans any transactions between the parent company of TikTok, ByteDance, and U.S. citizens due to national security reasons. The president signed a separate executive order banning transactions with China-based tech company Tencent, which owns the app WeChat. Both orders are set to take effect in 45 days. (Photo Illustration by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Tired of having to toss produce because it spoils before you have a chance to use it? TikTok has our backs with helpful hacks to help our fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables last longer.
- Use a jar to keep lettuce fresh for longer – Keep your lettuce crisp for up to a month by stuffing leaves in a glass jar filled with water. According to this video, it will stay fresh for weeks like this in the fridge and when you’re ready, just drain it and eat. And it works for kale, too.
- Soak raspberries in water with a dash of vinegar – Tired of your raspberries getting moldy? Soak them in water with a little vinegar for about 10 minutes, then dry them and put them back in their container with a paper towel lining the bottom. This video explains the acidity of the vinegar kills surface bacteria, so the berries stay fresh longer.
- Store mushrooms in a paper bag – Avoid slimy ‘shrooms by storing them inside a large paper bag inside the fridge. This TikTok clip says this gives them room to breathe and will keep them fresh for about a week.
- Use a plastic bag to store fresh herbs – Store your leafy herbs in a glass half-filled with water, then cover it with a large plastic bag and secure it around tightly with a rubber band. According to this video, a beeswax reusable wrap will also work instead of the plastic bag and the herbs will stay fresh this way in the fridge for up to three weeks.
- Store onions and garlic in a DIY storage bag – Help your onions and garlic last up to three months by storing them in a paper bag. This TikTok hack has us use a hole-puncher to make holes one-inch apart on the bag before filling it halfway up with onions and garlic, then store the bag in a cool, dry place.
LauRen Merola Strager is a former NFL & NBA cheerleader turned radio host. LauRen is a former Miss Pennsylvania USA and is a proud wife and mother of two. She is the owner and chief editor for her fashion and lifestyle Blog “All Of The F-Words” and is a champion for the Autism community. You can read all about LauRen’s thoughts on motherhood, pageant life, and everyday life through her online content.
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