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Hard cheese -

To make cut cheese last longer, coat it with butter.

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Bananas -

To make bananas last longer, all you have to do is cover the stalk with aluminum foil.

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Mushrooms -

Store mushrooms in a paper bag. The paper will absorb the moisture and keep the mushrooms fresher for longer.

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Nuts -

Roast your nuts before storing them. You can then do so at room temperature.

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Don't store potatoes with onions -

It's better not to mix these two in your pantry. Both potatoes and onions release moisture, which can make each other spoil faster.

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Do store potatoes with apples -

While onions are no good next to potatoes, apples are perfect! As weird as it sounds, apples will actually keep the potatoes from sprouting.

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Avocado -

If you have an open avocado, just squeeze a few drops of lemon or lime juice on it, place it in an air-tight container such as a plastic bag, and refrigerate it.

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Ginger -

The best way to keep ginger stored at home is to freeze it. Cut it in slices, place them in a plastic bag, and put them in the freezer.

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Berries -

You can keep your berries fresh for longer by rinsing them in a solution of vinegar and water before refrigerating them. A 1:10 ratio is enough, and your berries won't taste of vinegar.

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Herbs -

Many times we use herbs to cook, and we often do so with olive oil. So why not combine both and freeze them in ice cube trays.

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Cottage cheese and sour cream -

Turn the containers upside down. This will create a vacuum effect and slow down the growth of bacteria, making these foods last longer.

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Apples -

One rotten apple can spoil all apples around it, so keep an eye on dying apples and remove them as soon as possible.

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Apples -

Do keep apples refrigerated. They will stay fresher for longer when stored in cool places.

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Fruit and veggies -

Don't wash fruit and vegetables before storing them. It's best to keep them away from moisture.

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Honey -

Honey is best kept in glass containers. This is the best way to avoid oxidation.

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Mason jars -

Glass containers are best for keeping moisture in, so these are must-haves if you want to keep your food fresher for longer.

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Asparagus -

Cut the stems, place the asparagus in a jar with water, cover it with a plastic bag, and put them in the fridge.

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Carrots -

Store these in sand. Yes, place them in sand, inside a breathable container such as a cloth box, and keep them fresh for longer!

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Guacamole -

Want to keep your guacamole green? Just spray it with olive oil!

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Lettuce -

Want to keep lettuce leaves crispier for longer? Wrap them in paper towels.

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Green onions -

Just like asparagus, these should be stored in a jar with a bit of water.

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Onions -

Here's a clever way to give pantyhose a new use. Put onions inside, tying a knot between each onion, and hang them.

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Tomatoes -

You can store green tomatoes in a paper bag or cardboard box. Once they turn red, you can keep them in the counter or pantry, away from direct sunlight.

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Cut green onions -

A plastic bottle is perfect to store cut green onions.

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Milk -

While you can store UHT milk in your pantry, fresh milk will only last a few days in your fridge. The solution? Freeze it.

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Vegetables -

Veggies such as broccoli, corn, or celery can last longer if wrapped in aluminium foil.

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Cheese -

Another way to keep cheese fresh for longer is to wrap it with wax paper. Then put it in a plastic bag and refrigerate it.

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Rice and pasta -

It's important to keep these as dry as possible. Glass containers are your friend.

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Onions and garlic -

Both onions and garlic like dark, cool places. Just make sure the area is well ventilated.

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Potatoes -

And so do potatoes. They're better off not exposed to direct sunlight.

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See also - Foods you didn’t know you could freeze

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