Nothing beats a well-developed strawberry, with all of the juices flowing and the sweet taste running down your chin. Perhaps you are not a big fruit fan, but a full crown of broccoli really gets you going. Either way, whether you like fruits or vegetables, or a combination of both, there are different ways to store them so they retain their freshness. Here are a couple of ways to store your delectable delights:
Open Spaces
Some fruits and vegetables are not supposed to be chilled. Bananas, for instance, are best left to their own devices, on the counter. Avocados are another fruit, believe it or not, that are usually left to ripen out in the open. The best judgment call to make is, however you find the fruit and vegetable in the grocery store, is probably the best way to store them at your house.
Refrigerator
While some fruits and veggies are best left in the open air, others need to be refrigerated in order to maintain their vibrant color and great taste. Again, use the rule of thumb, wherever you find them in the store, keep them the same way at home. Leafy greens and vegetables with stalks or stems usually do best in the refrigerator, which slows down their ripening process.
