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BarTopDancer · 08-19-2008, 12:03 PM

I try to do what my mom did for produce storage but my fruit kept going bad. I talked to a produce guy at Henry's and he said the produce is picked earlier then it was when I was a kid, and the best way to store it is to not use paper towel in my fruit bowl (like my mom did, but now that I think about it our fruit bowl was wicker, mine is glass) and to only let one or two pieces ripen at a time and keep the rest in the fridge.

So far, so good.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-19-2008, 01:12 PM

I like [url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dog-libman-dogs-2128876-first-people] this story because 1) the owner of the Shar-Pei that won 16 medals is my cousin and 2) said Shar-Pei's registered name is "Mikobi's Little Brick Schmidthouse".

hahaha nice, Bobbie.

Morrigoon · 08-19-2008, 01:16 PM

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Are you talking about the veggie bin in the fridge? Garlic shouldn't be stored in the fridge at all (it'll hasten its demise), let alone with flavor absorbers.

Note to self: remove garlic from fridge

Morrigoon · 08-19-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Why do I wait until it is hot in the house to start cleaning?

FWIW, Costco has a little window-style a/c unit right now with a massive SCE rebate on it, out the door I think it's like $60.

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On another note: I made a pretty good vegetarian dinner last night. It contained, sauteed onions and garlic, about 12 heirloom tomatoes, white beans, 2 bunches of fresh basil and a jar of pitted Kalamata olives topped with a bit of shredded parm. I was surprised just how wonderful it was.

That sounds delish! Of course, everything's better with bacon.....

(or in this case, maybe some pancetta)

Disneyphile · 08-19-2008, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

FWIW, Costco has a little window-style a/c unit right now with a massive SCE rebate on it, out the door I think it's like $60.

Unfortunately, those don't work with French windows - only sliders.

I'm starting to look like my avatar. My Hollywood dinner is at 7pm, and I'm already panicking about what to wear.

Kevy Baby · 08-19-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

...and I'm already panicking about what to wear.

I suggest wearing clothes. Going naked is always dicey.

Alex · 08-19-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Note to self: remove garlic from fridge

As was mentioned I was assuming whole bulbs/cloves. If they're peeled (I'm presuming this meant a jar bought that way) then they should be refrigerated.

Also, you'll find people recommending storing garlic in olive oil, which is a traditional method. But it also isn't particularly safe if you don't take a lot of care with it, it can grow botulism.

Disneyphile · 08-19-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I suggest wearing clothes. Going naked is always dicey.

Unless I were auditioning for porn...

Actually, scratch that - my nakedness would land me a guaranteed spot on Discovery Channel's Whale Watchers Week.

Morrigoon · 08-19-2008, 01:45 PM

Mine is unpeeled. So I still appreciate the advice.

Morrigoon · 08-19-2008, 01:46 PM

DP: I was wondering if that was tonight... good luck!

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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I try to do what my mom did for produce storage but my fruit kept going bad. I talked to a produce guy at Henry's and he said the produce is picked earlier then it was when I was a kid, and the best way to store it is to not use paper towel in my fruit bowl (like my mom did, but now that I think about it our fruit bowl was wicker, mine is glass) and to only let one or two pieces ripen at a time and keep the rest in the fridge. So far, so good. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I like [url=http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dog-libman-dogs-2128876-first-people] this story because 1) the owner of the Shar-Pei that won 16 medals is my cousin and 2) said Shar-Pei's registered name is "Mikobi's Little Brick Schmidthouse". hahaha nice, Bobbie. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Mine is unpeeled. So I still appreciate the advice. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	DP: I was wondering if that was tonight... good luck! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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