Three Tips to Keeping Your Produce Fresh in the Fridge & Freezer
Three Tips to Keeping Your Produce Fresh in the Fridge & Freezer
Some days I feel like I am racing against the clock to keep my produce fresh. Yes, I have an online cooking school to teach you how to do this but even I forget to use my own tools when I am food styling and food is constantly rotating in and out of my fridge!
Here are some tips below that help me in my real life with two kiddos, and my partner Ed. I also hope they help you! If this resonates, let’s continue the conversation on Instagram @chefcarlacontreras
Eat Well,
xo Chef Carla
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Tips for Keeping Produce Fresh:
1. Wash greens in a salad spinner with cold water, always put the water in first, don’t let me water beat on the greens.
Dry the greens, in the salad spinner & place in an airtight container with a dry tea towel to absorb moisture. Get the free Insta-worthy salad course here
2. Make pesto out of herbs like basil or cilantro and greens like kale or arugula.
3. Freeze your greens like spinach, kale, or Swiss chard. I use these in soups and smoothies
4. Freeze or cook berries. I love to eat warm berries over my chia overnight oats
5. Roast you veggies + blend them into a soup
Take this Further:
Bonus:
Freeze your bread and baked goods immediately, this keeps them fresher longer.
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