08/21/2026
Have you ever bought beautiful fresh vegetables, only to find them wilted a few days later?
A few simple storage habits can help them stay fresh longer, reduce food waste, and save you money.
🥕 Carrots: Remove the leafy tops and store them in the fridge. You can always use the tops for a saute, or feed the rabbit :)
🥔 Potatoes: Keep them in a cool, dark place but never next to onions.
🧅 Onions: Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. A wire basket comes to mind.
🍅 Tomatoes: Leave them on the counter until they're ripe, then refrigerate if needed.
If too ripe, you can always roast them. Lots of uses for roasted tomatoes.
🥬 Leafy greens: Wrap them in a paper towel before placing them in the fridge to absorb extra moisture. I've been doing that with my parsley and cilantro, I use a Chinese food container, wash it out, put a paper towel on the bottom, take off the elastic band, separate the leaves (so they don't get mushy) and place another peice of paper towel over, click the lid, it should last for at least 2 weeks in the fridge.
A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping your produce crisp and ready for your next meal.
