This is a VERY short video where I show you the containers that I keep in my fridge, and what I keep in the containers. For me it is an ideal way to make sure I have EASY access to food during my very busy week. I have started to soak and cook my own beans. It is cheaper and a lot tastier. Just soak them over night and then cook them in the morning while you are getting ready for work, kids to school or whatever.
Another tip for using dried beans - I soak mine and then cook them in the crock pot. You can even let them cook overnight once you know how long a certain kind of beans will take in your particular slow cooker. This is great because you never have to add water or run the risk of sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning because you got busy doing something else! You can also freeze them either after soaking or after cooking to save time - just make sure you label them. (I tried to make hummus out of soaked-but-not-cooked beans once and what a disaster!)
Posted by: Becky | May 08, 2010 at 01:36 AM
Hmm. Okay. I had heard to wrap stuff in a damp paper towel. I should probably look into buying those debbie meyer green bags. There's no way I'm going to the grocery store every few days! LOL
Posted by: Tiffany | May 07, 2010 at 02:02 PM
Tiff, Every few days. They do stay fresh. But a great trick I learned is to wrap up your produce in paper towels and if you don't have room in your drawers, place back in the plastic bag you got them in from the store. They should be wrapped up in the paper towels and dry before you place in the bag.
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | May 07, 2010 at 01:41 PM
How often do you buy greens? Do they stay fresh in that container? I find my crisper drawers are not big enough to hold all the produce I buy on a weekly basis.
Posted by: Tiffany | May 07, 2010 at 12:49 PM