When money is tight,
it's always useful to know how to make
the food you have last
longer
STRETCH FOOD TO LAST
Try one of these hacks
Cook it or freeze it
If you have food that is about to go bad, you can cook it and freeze it to give it a longer life
Wrap broccoli in foil
Tight foil around broccoli can make it stay fresh in the fridge for four weeks.
Put onions in tights
If you slip onions into a pair of tights and tie them up, they will stay fresh for up to eight months (but keep them away from potatoes!).
Wash berries in vinegar
A mixture of one part vinegar and three parts water will get rid of bacteria and extend their life.
Keep bananas away from everything
And wrap the tip of a bunch of bananas tightly in plastic wrap.
The 'sell-by' date doesn't mean throw it away
Most dates, especially on shelf stable items, are just dates on which the manufacturer will no longer vouch for the product, but it is often still edible. Look for obvious signs of spoilage, not a sell-by date.
Use rice or other grains
Rice is such an inexpensive staple. Add it to your meal to make food last longer or to make small meals bigger.
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