You know how there are some items that are common in some people’s kitchens, but for whatever reason, it just isn’t common in yours?
Celery is one of those things at my house. I buy it if I’m making stuffing or Bloody Marys. That’s about it.
This celery?
I bought it in mid November for my Thanksgiving stuffing. This is what it looked yesterday, in mid January.
You know why it is still fresh, green and crisp after 2 months in my fridge?
Because I stored it tightly wrapped in foil.
I have had celery for 6 months that still looked (and tasted) like it had just come off the produce stand. For whatever reason, wrapping it in foil keeps it fresh for a long, long, long, long time.
Cool, huh?
WestSacHoney says
Foil huh? Interesting I have a bunch sitting in my outside fridge right now waiting for it’s bloody mary depute!
Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says
Good to know! I don’t buy celery on a regular basis either. But I hate it when I see something I want to make and I don’t have it. I will give it a try. Thanks!
Myya says
Not a celery lover but have tons of friends who are… what a great little tip to share with them. I of course will give you all the credit 🙂
Becca says
I never knew that- very cool!
~Becca
Aunt of 14 says
Very Cool Indeed! I’ll have to try that!
MiMi says
Wow. That IS cool. Too bad celery’s icky. 🙂
Kelli says
I should try this because I don’t use it often either.
Emily says
Wow…that is cool. I’m with you on celery…unless is absolutely necessary I abstain. 🙂
Shawn says
I’m lazy and all about anything easy. I buy celery precut and bagged in releasable bags. I only eat the “good” parts so that means I don’t have to cut the top or ends off. I just pull it from the bag, roll it in a little peanut butter and I’m good to go!
Ali says
Impressive!
Glad you guys are doing okay over there with all the rain and stuff!
Liz @ Sugarplum Creations says
Hey thanks! Maybe I’ll buy celery more often now. I don’t have it in my fridge either.
Jennifer says
Or…you have magic powers!
Neat tip.
heidi says
That is good info!! Who needs the Debbie Meyers green bags, eh? LOL
Tanielle says
That is a great tip. I never have celery, but if I buy it now I know!:)
Lauren says
I think you might single-handedly revolutionize my kitchen! Thanks for the tip!
Sandy says
Wow! Great tip. I am always throwing out celery. Not anymore!
jenjen says
WOw!!! I have never heard that or tried it. What a good tip – thanks!!!
XOXO
Jen
phasejumper says
Huh….Wonder if it works on green onions?
Connie Weiss says
That is brilliant!!
Jen says
That is AWESOME to know. I just used two not-so-crisp stalks in soup and threw out the rest. With foil I guess it would have still been fresh!
suzieQ says
Fantastic tip because I do love celery…but even so, I end up throwing a lot of it away. Will use this tip for sure. Thanks for sharing.
the cape on the corner says
that’s very interesting-i have a question. yours are all apart from the base it seems, is this necessary for freshness?