Today's Tip ~ Thursday, December 2, 2010

[Bella52]

Hey, finally I knew something I've been using the foil for years but I wrap it first in (dry) paper towels then the foil...........keeps for weeks.

[Bella52]

Originally Posted by satx56

We used to have tons of Tupperware had a neighbor dealer. We've been buying the green bag things for some things. Celery we generally leave in a store bag. You know we get cilantro on occasion and it goes bad quickly. But got some at Wally's a while back which really looked better than most to begin with. I think it was dry when I paced it in a zip-lock. I swear it stayed good a couple weeks in the fridge. It's generally kept wet in the stores. Lot's of little secrets out there. Wife just told me a dunk in a glass of ice water can rejuvenate celery.

I usually keep my herbs in the frig in a glass of water (about 1-2") with a plastic bag over the top. Keeps green for weeks

Your wife is right with the water trick. Just cut a piece off before placing in ice water.

[GloryB]

Originally Posted by Dbl-r

Hey if aluminum foil keeps it from going limp I'm in

Too bad someone didn't give me a case of that stuff as a wedding present.

[tasmtairy]

Wow I had no idea that gas could pass through aluminum foil??

[Gue]

That is so weird to me!

Great tip!

[PJSinger]

Originally Posted by satx56

Lot's of little secrets out there. Wife just told me a dunk in a glass of ice water can rejuvenate celery.

Yes, satx.....You can take a rubbery stalk or head of celery, place it in water for 15 minutes or so, and unless it's actually rotting, the capillary action will rehydrate and crisp up your celery like new! Works great for asparagus as well.

[sun queen]

Excellent tip. Especially for this time of year when one uses much celery and needs it to keep

[TT Dave]

Great tip Pam, thanks!

[Annie of Oldsmar]

Good to know! I only use celery to add to soups, but this way it will keep!!

[motormaker]

Originally Posted by Dbl-r

Hey if aluminum foil keeps it from going limp I'm in

I'm trying that tonight.