Simple tips to keep stored food fresh for a long time

Apart from water, food is the most essential of human needs. Being so important for humanity, it’s never really a good thing to waste food products. However, statistics do portray a grim picture, with millions of tons of food waste being generated each year all over the world. We see different cuisines in different parts of the world, but the ingredients are mostly similar to each other, and to prepare delicacies like those we need fresh food or food stored in the proper way so as to keep its freshness intact for a long time, thereby also reducing food waste. Here are some simple tips which you can use to keep your Kitchen Food Storage items fresh for a longer period of time.

Storing fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are definitely the most common food items that are stored in refrigerators or on countertops. While the best type of storage depends on the type of product you’re intending to stay fresh for a long time, for products such as crisp apples, which are usually stored in glass bowls placed on countertops, it is always considered best if apples are kept out of direct sunlight in an uncovered bowl or inside perforated plastic bags, to keep their moisture intact.

On the other hand, the best way to keep vegetables fresh in refrigerators is by keeping them in perforated plastic bags and then storing them in the produce drawer at the bottom of the refrigerator. While storing fruits and vegetables together, always make sure that they are kept in different drawers, as keeping them together will cause ethylene to build up in the fridge, which can cause spoilage.

The simplest and pretty much the best way to keep herbs fresh for longer is by first cutting down their ends and storing them upright in a glass of water, which is then covered with a plastic bag.

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Plastic Vs Glass: The best food storage containers for you

The debate of whether plastic food storage containers are better or their glass cousins is definitely ongoing in the mind of every kitchen user. Though, the choice really depends on how you actually want to use the container, there are a number of factors on which the overall usage of both types of containers can be compared. Check out the pros and cons of both type of Food Storage Containers below:

Benefits of Plastic food storage containers:

·         Plastic food storage containers are definitely light in weight making them ideal for your kids to carry their food in.

·         Plastic food storage containers are not fragile, so they can be used over a longer period of time.

·         Another important benefit of plastic food storage container is that they can help you keep food fresh for days and also make reheating a lot easier. As long as the food storage containers are air tight, you don’t really have to worry about the food items.

·         Plastic containers are freezer safe, making them ideal for storing food fresh and frozen for a long time.

Drawbacks of plastic food storage containers:

·         Plastic food containers are easily affected by light, which discolors them, and are prone to dents and scratches.

·         Food containers made from plastic mostly absorb food flavor and odor, making them a less attractive option.

·         Plastic food containers, especially the cheaper variants, are made using BPA plastic, which isn’t exactly good for your health. Moreover, plastic isn’t biodegradable and takes thousands of years to break down.

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Most stunning double wall Bodum coffee mugs

Bodum is a world renowned brand of kitchenware, especially coffee mugs and glasses. While most of the products of the company are highly popular, their signature double wall mugs get the best customer response. Check out some of the most fascinating double wall Bodum coffee mugs below:

Bodum double wall large 13.5oz glass mug

While most glass mugs are prone to cracking when boiling coffee of water is poured into them, Bodum’s high quality double wall glasses are made using hand blown borosilicate glass, which is scientifically proven to be heat resistant. Moreover, the double glass mug is entirely dishwasher and microwave safe, apart from being very light in weight.

Bodum Pavina Thermo Glass 8.5oz

The Pavina range from the house of Bodum features some exquisite designs, with the most striking one being the 8.5oz thermo glasses. With a capacity of 0.25 liters, the Pavina thermo glasses are made using a double layer of borosilicate glass that keeps your drinks hot or cold depending on what you want.

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Best hand painted martini glasses

Martini is a cocktail which is loved in each part of the world. While some people simply want their martini to be served in simple glasses, there is no dearth of individuals who want that something extra in the serving technique, which comes in the form of painted martini glasses. Whenever a discussion on painted martini glasses is commenced, one name that is bound to hit the conversation is Lolita. Here are some of the finest hand-painted Lolita Martini glasses that can quickly become conversation starters during a party.

·         Lolita Cherry Bomb Martini Glass

Cocktails are usually served with fruits, preferably olives and even cherries. To make sure that fruits not only make it to the drink but also keep your taste buds high in action even after the drink is consumed, Lolita has come up with these beautifully painted Cherry Bomb martini glasses, which feature a collection of ripe cherries hand painted to perfection onto the surface.

·         Lolita Puzzletini Martini Glass

With a standard capacity of 0.2 liters, the Puzzletini is for creative thinkers and lovers of not just martini but jigsaw puzzles too. Bringing a fun element to the loved drink, the Puzzletini martini glasses feature distinct jigsaw pieces, hand painted all over their body. 

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