- Store asparagus in the refrigerator for no more than a day or two. Trim the stems first and then wrap in wet paper towels.
- When cooking veggies that have an unpleasant odor, simmer a small pan of vinegar on the stove to neutralize the scent.
- Make your own salad dressings using (infused) vinegar and oil. They cost much less and can be tailored to your own taste.
- Wash and cut up veggies when you bring them home from the store. On a busy weeknight you’ll have all the prep work done and are more likely to eat healty.
- Put paper towels in the veggie compartments in fridge to keep fruit and veggies longer.
- Soak celery in water with lemon juice before refrigerating. This prevents it from turning brown.
- Remove the lettuce core by banging the head on the counter and pulling out the center
- Wrap lettuce in paper towel to keep it from turning brown.
- A little lemon juice with mushrooms brings out their flavor.
- Chew gum when peeling onions. This will reduce tears.