Tackling food waste begins right at home with these helpful food storage tips. Discover the best ways to store foods like fruits, vegetables, and breads in addition to learning quick and easy tips on maximizing freezer, refrigerator, pantry, and cabinet space in your kitchen.
assorted lemons in bowl
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Someone washing grapes in a colander under a faucet
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the juicy grapefruit cut by half rings
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Three pomegranates on a cloth
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Cantalope and honey dew
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Carrots being rinsed in a colander under running water
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lemon being juiced in glass manual juicer and more lemons on marble counter
How to Freeze Lemons—Whether You Need Juice, Zest, or Whole Fruit
Various jars with grains legumes and food items displayed on a wooden surface
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Bunch of grapes get washed in a bowl of cold water on wooden table
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Celery
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A wooden platter with onions garlic and shallots arranged together
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A bowl of washed kale placed on a kitchen counter
How to Wash Leafy Greens to Remove Dirt, Germs, and Pesticides
Brussels sprouts being rinsed with water in a metal colander
How to Wash Brussels Sprouts So They're Safe to Eat and Stay Fresh Longer
Two raw beef steaks garnished with herbs and seasoning on parchment paper viewed from above
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Inside of an organized fridge
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bunches of leafy greens, including spinach, kale, and Swiss chard
The Best Way to Store Leafy Greens So They Stay Fresh and Crisp
A wooden bowl filled with dried black berries on a light textured background
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raw strip beef steak meat on wooden cutting board
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food in jars on a pantry shelf
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Organic Raw Orange Pumpkin Puree in a Bowl
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Freshly made pasta including tagliatelle and ravioli on a wooden board and a light surface dusted with flour
The Best Way to Store Fresh Pasta, According to a Chef and Food Safety Expert
Yukon Gold potatoes
How to Freeze Potatoes So They're Perfect for All Your Favorite Dishes
A plate of fresh carrots with greens on a wooden surface
How to Freeze Carrots the Right Way—and Keep Them Fresh for Months
whole watermelon on a wooden board in kitchen
Why You Should Always Wash Watermelon Before Slicing—Even If You Don’t Eat the Rind
torn romaine lettuce in a white bowl on a wooden board
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Slices of watermelon on a wooden cutting board with a knife beside them
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frozen blueberries on a baking sheet with a striped kitchen cloth underneath
The Right Way to Freeze Blueberries to Keep Them Ripe and Juicy
blackberries in a ceramaic bowl
How to Wash Blackberries to Remove Contaminants—and Keep Them Fresh Longer
Jars of green and black olives a bottle of olive oil garnished with olive leaves
How Long Does a Jar of Olives Last After Opening?
Freshly washed raspberries on a tray
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A wooden cutting board with several cucumbers placed on it additional cucumbers in a bowl in the background table surface underneath
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light brown sugar in a measuring cup and on a surface
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Blueberries in carton
How to Store Blueberries So They Stay Fresh and Juicy
bunch of fresh parsley on white wooden surface
How to Store Parsley So It Stays Fresh for Longer
Assortment of frozen strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
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green zucchini on natural linen cloth
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heirloom tomatoes
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fresh green beans on white surface
How to Freeze Green Beans So They Stay Fresh-Tasting for Up to a Year
Carrot Cake
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gluten free oatmeal on cooling rack
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Person peeling a carrot with a hand peeler on a cutting surface
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pineapple halves, one showing interior and one showing exterior
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Cherries in a resealable bag
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baby spinach on white plate
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kiwi fruits, whole and halves, on linen cloth
How to Store Kiwi So It Lasts 2 Weeks or Longer, According to a Produce Expert
side view of two artichokes on wood surface
How to Store Artichoke to Keep Them Fresh and Green
rhubarb on grey background
How to Store Rhubarb the Right Way
gucamole in bowl on red surface with purple tortilla chips
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woman wrapping sandwich with aluminum foil
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frozen chicken legs on grey surface
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white eggs in grey cardboard carton
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brown eggs in carboard egg carton
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fresh raspberries in a small white bowl and on a surface
How to Store Raspberries So They Stay Fresh for 2 Weeks
Bunch of radishes on dish towel
The Right Way to Store Radishes to Keep Them Crisp and Crunchy
Pouring wine into ice cube tray
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loaf of bread on towel on cooling rack
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Jars with lentils and other pantry items
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