When I got home from shopping yesterday I couldn't fit all of the produce in my fridge. I was pretty pleased to have that problem. ;o) And although I was happy about all the healthiness in my fridge it was a hot mess and had no organization to it which seriously upset my OCD. So, I spent this morning cleaning and organizing it.
First, I started by making fruit salads. Our Dollar General had 4 packs of Rubbermaid containers for $2 as an unadvertised deal which came in handy. I pulled all the goodies out of the fridge, put them on the counter and went to cleaning and cutting. I had my play list blaring in the background while I was dancing and slicing away. Before I knew it I had six large containers full of fruity goodness. When the kids got home from school I loved being able to just grab a container and dip some out.
Next, I sliced up the peppers. After messing around with the other containers I realized that the pineapple containers would work nicely. I cleaned them and placed a paper towel in the bottom to absorb the juices. Peppers tend to get a little slimy when they sit in liquid. Gross.
The rest of the fruits and veggies made their way into little containers for easy grabbing.
It took me a little less than an hour to prepare and store the produce for the week. Now it will be easy to just grab what I need quick like and go. I do love convenience.
You can print a handy produce storage list from HERE. Learning how to properly store your fruits and veggies prevents waste - both food and money!
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