January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has all of us doing more home cooking than ever. However, the abundance of groceries means you might find yourself forgetting about that bunch of bananas on your counter that suddenly turned brown or potatoes that sprouted a fuzzy mold colony. You can combat the scourge of mushy guacamole and wilted lettuce with the right products that help safeguard food against the main culprits of spoilage: air and moisture. Save yourself from yet another trip to the grocery store by keeping food fresher for longer with these kitchen essentials.
1. Silicone Food Huggers; $9
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Extend the life of your fruits and vegetables with some silicone produce huggers. These accessories wrap around fruits and veggies to help create a seal to hold in natural juices and reduce exposure to air, keeping everything fresher for longer. These silicone huggers can also be used to cap open jars and are microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe.