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March 01, 2026

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Here we go again, the third issue on our series of tricks and tips to keep your food lasting longer. No more wasting food or tossing it in the trash! With a few simple and clever storage hacks you can really stretch your groceries and save money. Lord knows we all need to with the prices of food these days.

Enjoy the issue.

Kris

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Handy Hint: You Are Wrapping Your Cheese Wrong

Wrap cheese in parchment paper, not plastic wrap or plastic bags. Plastic traps moisture in and can make cheese mold faster. Wrapping it in parchment paper allows it to breathe while keeping it protected, keeping your cheese flavorful and fresher longer.

Thrifty Tip: Simple Avocado Trick

Store your unripe avocados at room temperature until they ripen. Once they are ripe, place them in the fridge to slow further ripening. The extend a cut avocados life, sprinkle some lemon juice on it, and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before you put back in the fridge.

Thrifty Tip: Potatoes + Onions

Extending the life of your potatoes and onions is simple. Store them separately in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place. Keeping them apart prevents gases from one causing the other to sprout or spoil too quickly.


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