WITH weeks to go until payday, we’re all on the hunt for ways to make our money last longer this month.
And that includes making our food go further too.
Luckily one savvy mum has shared six easy ways to make your fresh stuff last longer – including her secret to keeping berries good for weeks.
Nicole, known online as @kalejunkie, regularly shares healthy recipe ideas with her 725,000 followers.
In a new Instagram reel, she reveals some quick steps to help your fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs stay in prime condition for longer.
“Six genius food hacks that will help you save money and reduce waste.
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“One, how to keep your berries fresh for up to 2 weeks!
“This tip went viral and for good reason — it works.
“Pop berries into a bowl, one cup vinegar, three cups cold water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
“Rinse well, dry the berries, then pop them in a container lined with paper towels, cover, and store. Perfect for 2 weeks!
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“Note, this will NOT work if your berries are too ripe or mushy, to begin with. Just eat them!
“Two, how to store peeled garlic and keep it crisp!
“Peeled garlic is best used right away, but if you have extra, I’ve found that the best way to keep it fresh and crisp is to pop the cloves into a container filled with water, then cover and refrigerate. Use within two weeks.
“Three, how to prevent sliced apples from browning for up to five days! Perfect if you like to meal prep and slice your apples for the week.
“Slice apples, and place them in a bowl with cold water and one to two teaspoons salt.
“Let soak for five minutes. Rinse, then store in a covered container and pop in the fridge.
“Four, how to keep your lettuce fresh for up to two weeks! The key is to NOT wash the lettuce before storing it.
“Wrap in paper towels and then place in a plastic bag or a Stasher bag. Squeeze the air out and store it. Wash the lettuce when you are ready to eat.
“Five, how to keep your herbs fresh for up to one month! Use this method for parsley, cilantro, and any other herbs.
“Wash and trim the ends. Dry thoroughly. Pop them in a mason jar filled halfway with water.
“You can pop them in the fridge like this (will last one to two weeks), but you can add a plastic bag or a Stasher bag on top and they will last for almost one month!
“Six, how to prevent your cucumbers from getting slimy!
“Pop them in a container, add a quarter teaspoon baking soda (very little!), cover with cold water, cover, and refrigerate. Crisp for up to 1 week.”
Fans loved the savvy ideas, with the video gaining more than 55,420 likes and 1.4 million views.
In the comments, Nicola’s followers shared their own hacks, with one writing: “Ok. Garlic, don't even peel them. Just leave them in a dry spot unpeeled. Lasts waaaay longer.”
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Another said: “The berries thing I have done so often and everyone around me goes ‘don’t they taste like vinegar?’ Not at all! And they save for up to TWO WEEKS this way.
"Pretty nuts. My best guess is how antifungal / mold vinegar is, it must keep the mold away… genius.”
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