After you've washed and dried your produce, wrap it in a plain white paper towel, then put it in the refrigerator. It makes lettuce leaves last twice as long as usual.
How to Keep Bananas Fresh
If you separate your bananas {at the top} when you bring them home, they won't ripen up so fast.
How to Keep Strawberries Fresh
To keep the strawberries fresh longer in the refrigerator, use 1 Part White Vinegar to 10 Parts Water. Soak the strawberries, leaves and all in the vinegar/water mixture for a few minutes. Then drain the strawberries in a colander until they are completely dry.
Then place the strawberries in an uncovered bowl in the refrigerator. The vinegar/water mixture kills any mold spores on the strawberries and keeps them fresh longer. The vinegar does not affect the taste. This also works for all kinds of berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc.
