8 Food Storage Tips to Stretch Your Dollar

Content by: Jamie Rinaldi, RD, MS in Applied Physiology & Nutrition

Stretch your grocery budget by following these eight tips to make your groceries last longer and stay fresh!

 🧅 Onions should be stored in the pantry. Keep onions away from potatoes.

🌿 Herbs can be stored wrapped in a damp towel and plastic bag in the refrigerator.

🥬 Leafy greens should be stored in a sealed container with a damp towel lining.

🍌 Bananas and apples should be stored on the counter. Keep them away from other produce.

🍎 For bulk apples, wrap individually in newspaper and store in a dark, cooler area.

🍊 Citrus should be stored loose in the refrigerator crisper drawer.

🥔 Potatoes should be cured by leaving them laid out in a cool, dry, dark place for about 2 weeks.

NOTE: Storing potatoes this way keeps the skin tough and last longer. You may store them in a ventilated box, cardboard box with holes cut in it.

🫐 Keep your berries dry by storing them in a ventilated container. Rinse right before eating.