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Freeze, freeze, freeze!Most foods, vegetables and fruit can be stored frozen. When foods are in ample supply at low costs (eg. Tomatoes), buy them in abundance, wash them and freeze for later use. When freezing soups or sauces, use a freezer bag. Squeeze out all the air and store them flat. They use less freezer space.Save lemon or lime juice as ice cubes then add them to your drink when ready.Label your frozen foods with name and date frozen

Older foods have usesStale bread can make croutons for salads, bread pudding or be toasted lightly and put through a food processor for breadcrumbs.Brown bananas are best in banana bread or smoothiesOlder vegetables are fine in stews or soups

Food Storage tipsUse clothespins to seal off bags to keep in freshnessNever leave food open in the fridge or on a counter. Once you have cut an onion or garlic clove, use the entire thing or store in a sealed container or cling wrap. Onions and garlic absorb odor and bacteria from their surroundings.One bad apple CAN spoil the whole bunch! Check your vegetables.