LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- One of the grocery items up most in price this year, besides coffee and beef, are fresh vegetables. It even has a name - "Veggie-flation."
"Veggie-flation" has been raising the price of many fruits and vegetables this year, so you want to keep your fresh items last as long as possible.
Almost half of the fresh produce in your grocery store is probably getting thrown away, due to today's high prices and the timeline of its freshness.
If you have fresh fruits and veggies at your house, store them without washing them. Moisture makes them rot faster.
Apples and pears should be stored in the refrigerator, but not in sealed bags. Tomatoes should ripen on the counter, then refrigerated to extend their life.
Onions shouldn't be stored next to greens or potatoes, as it increases rot and will given other things an onion flavor. Potatoes should go in a cool, dark cupboard, not the refrigerator.
If you're buying beef, it's recommended to buy just one day before you plan to cook it due to how fast it goes bad.
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