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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Strawberries that Last LONGER!

They are in season and if you're paying attention, you can find some really great sales on berries.

For someone like me who likes to eat a little at a time, they will start rotting before I get to half of my pint. Not to fret, I've found a great tip on how to preserve them.

When you get them at home, wash them with vinegar first.

Follow the recipe of 1 part vinegar (white or apple cider works best) and 10 parts water.
Pour berries in the mixture and swirl around.
You can rinse if you'd like, but the mixture won't affect the taste of the berries.
Pop it in the fridge and eat when you're looking to satisfy that craving!

The vinegar will actually kill off any mold spores and bacteria that may be lingering in the surface.
This should make raspberries last a week and strawberries last two weeks.

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