I'm thankful for grocery store employees that are keeping their stores clean and stocked so we can get our essentials. However, you might not be making as many trips to the store right now while you're on a Stay-At-Home order. So, to help your groceries last a little longer, Buzzfeed came up some hacks to keep them fresher, longer.
1. Put a paper towel in with your lettuce or spinach. It absorbs the extra moisture and keeps your greens from getting soggy and smily.
2. Re-wrap your block of cheese. It's better if it gets a tiny bit of air. So, put it in something more breathable than plastic wrap, like wax paper. Then put the whole thing inside a partially open plastic bag. It'll also taste better that way.
3. Freeze leftover broth in ice cube trays. A lot of recipes only call for a little bit of chicken stock, so don't waste a whole bottle. Freeze the rest so it's easy to use later. Just remember not to use those ice cubes in your cocktail later. No one wants a vodka and tonic with a lovely chicken aftertaste.
4. Store fresh herbs the way you store fresh flowers. Keep them upright in a glass with a little water in the bottom. It's the easiest way to lengthen their shelf life.
5. Dry your produce really well after you wash it. It's normally best to not wash it until right before you eat it. But you'll want to wash it immediately right now because of the virus. So, just dry it well or the extra moisture can make it rot faster.