by stacey | Apples, Storage
Storing in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator is the ideal environment and will keep the apples at their best. If storing in a basement or garage the temp should not go below 32 degrees. Use shallow baskets or boxes lined with newspaper. If there are multiple...
by stacey | Onion, Storage
Store 32-34 degrees in a dry environment. Have an overabundance of onions? Caramelize them in the slow cooker to freeze in portions. Check out our YouTube channel for the video. French onion soup freezes wonderfully. Use to make and freeze stock. Chop up and freeze...
by stacey | Carrots, Storage
Store in crisper drawers in plastic bags lined with paper towel. If your carrots don’t have their greens removed already, remove before storing. The greens will draw moisture out of the carrots. They can also be stored in the refrigerator in a container of...
by stacey | Storage, Winter Squash
Store in a dark, cool, well-ventilated area at approximately 54-59 degrees. Once cut, store no more than 4 days in the refrigerator. Butternut squash will store for quite sometime as long as there are no cuts or bruises on the skin. I always have some broken down and...
by stacey | Potatoes, Storage
Potatoes should be checked for any damage or soft spots. Only potatoes in excellent shape should be stored. Ensure good ventilation – store potatoes in a cardboard box, paper bag, basket or mesh bag (in a dark area), this will allow them to breath. Plastic does not...
by stacey | Storage, Sweet Potatoes
Store at approximately 55 to 59 degrees, in a basket, box or shelf lined with newspaper. If you notice your sweet potatoes starting to shrivel, it is time to cook them. The simplest is to roast and mash the sweet potatoes and freeze in quantities you will use in...
