Super Quick Video Tips: How to Keep Farmers' Market Finds Fresh

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[TimSheets]

While talking about the tomatoes, I can't believe not refrigerating them wasn't mentioned. Many people don't realize that you should store tomatoes at room temperature.

But, the information provided was very interesting. :-)

[sdushdiu]

Out of curiosity, would applying a coating of oil to the stem scar of the tomato accomplish about the same thing by slowing the rate of moisture lose and perhaps mitigating some bacterial growth?

Thank you for the video!

[isaz]

do you store the herbs in the fridge or in a cupboard?

[sdushdiu]

lose = loss ;-) ...darned illiterate fingers!