I am excited to have Stephanie Lynn from Under the Table and Dreaming here today to share what's in her fridge!
When Caroline told me about her series I immediately thought, how cool is that - then I actually opened up my fridge and realized it's cool to look inside other people's fridges, but mine....not so much.
~Describe your diet in five words or less~
College Dorm Life
Food is not really a great topic around here right now as my son has been diagnosed with eight different food allergies as well as EE {eosinophilic esophagitis} and pretty much does not eat...anything... anymore. So it is just my husband and me and half the time we feel guilty even eating. Before my son was diagnosed I went as far as making monthly meal plans but now it seems like we just snacking our way through the days... at least until we get this thing figured out.
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~What food could you not live without?~
I'd have to bend the rules and say my Diet Ice Tea...I know it's a drink but I could seriously live off it.
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~What is the scariest item in your refrigerator?~
Unfortunately our cupboards are pretty bare {if they look full it's because they were just re-stocked for the new week} so I guess fortunately we don't have any scaries! There is a bowl of shrimp and a bowl of fresh tuna that could potentially be scary if I don't remember to buy mayo to make some salads.
On the other hand our son's special meal replacement formula {Neocate Splash} is pretty scary when you look at the price tag {they can range from $4-$6 a box}
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~What food is your guilty (or not so guilty) pleasure?~
Pretty much anything that tastes good. I find myself wanting to blog more about recipes just so I have a reason to make some 'real food' - I know, really sad, but true.
My Husband and I tend to get on kicks and we will find something that I throw together that we both love and we will eat that one thing everyday until we get so tired of it - we don't really even want to see it again. Right now it's chicken wraps made with deli sliced chicken breast, provolone cheese, lettuce, and chive and onion cream cheese spread on a sun-dried tomato basil tortilla - all wrapped up and so yummy {for now}.
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Oh and any kind of homemade bread...We love fresh warm bread {hence the multiple jars of yeast}
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And I thought I would add some tips to storing your vegetables to this post {since what's actually lurking in my fridge is pretty much boring} I admit I never really knew how to store fresh vegetables and was always hesitant to buy them when I first got married as I was throwing most of what I bought away because we didn't use them quick enough. It wasn't until I started my monthly meal plans and was looking for ways to prolong my fresh foods that I actually took the time to research and learn...and although it's a little time consuming, these methods really do work {plus they make it incredibly convenient as most of the prep work will already be done ahead of time}
Cauliflower: Trim the head of cauliflower into florets, rinse, dry and store in a sealed plastic bag.
Broccoli: Trim the broccoli into florets, rinse, dry and store in a sealed plastic bag.
Carrots: Wash the carrots thoroughly with cold running water and place in a container that has a lid. Fill the container with cold water until the carrots are completely covered and store in the produce drawer of the fridge. Change the water every four days or so.
Asparagus: Wrap a wet paper towel around the bottom of the stalks and place into a plastic bag. Keep them store in the produce drawer of the fridge.
Celery: Remove from original packaging and separate the stalks. Trim the ends and wash with cold water. Wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag. Store in the produce drawer of the fridge.
Mushrooms: Place loose mushrooms in a paper bag and store in the refrigerator {but not the produce drawers}.
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Peppers: Remove from bag or container they were purchased in {to ensure good air circulation} and keep them refrigerated in the produce drawer.
Lettuce: Separate the leaves, rinse with cold water in a colander and lay on a paper towel to dry. Put the leaves in a large closeable plastic bags, seal and store them in the crisper. {I have not done mine yet}
For a Round Head of Lettuce: Take the head of lettuce out of the original packaging. Wrap with a moist paper towel and place in a plastic bag. Keep in the produce drawer of the fridge and check the bag frequently for water accumulation. When using the lettuce peel away the leaves - do not cut them.
Lemons & Limes: Lemons & Limes can last up to six weeks if kept in the fridge vs 7-10 days on the counter. Place them in the produce drawer.
Thanks so much Caroline for putting this together and having me!
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Thanks so much Stephanie! And if you haven't checked out her blog, it is absolutely full of fun and beautiful DIY projects! Take a look: Under the Table and Dreaming.
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7 comments:
I love this series! And I love the new look. I think it has been too long since I checked in. Blog looks amazing!!
Thank you!, thank you! for the vegetable storage tips!! I love to buy tons of fresh veggies and always feel so rushed to eat them all right away or I just feel bad when I have to toss something in the trash that I didn't get to. Yikes, I can't believe how much your sons special food/drink is! Thanks for sharing with us and Caroline I love this series! I love anything dealing with food =)
Those are some awesome tips!!
I love this series. Great idea, Caroline!
What a fun little series!!!!!! i love it and all of your tips:)
Great tips. I never know how to store certain foods. :)
Celery will keep for 3 - 4 weeks if wrapped in foil and kept in the crisper. It will get pale after 2 1/2 weeks but will still be crips and tasty.
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