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54 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:Since starting to use this method, I've been able to "hold" strawberries for a week. Works for blackberries, too. Mr. Kim wanders the Capitol Square farmer's market at lunchtime and can't resist the berries.
I soak berries in vinegar and water also. It really does make a big difference in storage life.
Edited to add: I do de-stem or hull them before the soak. Still works fine.
53 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:Since starting to use this method, I've been able to "hold" strawberries for a week. Works for blackberries, too. Mr. Kim wanders the Capitol Square farmer's market at lunchtime and can't resist the berries.
I soak berries in vinegar and water also. It really does make a big difference in storage life.
Edited to add: I do de-stem them before the soak. Still works fine.
52 minutes ago, Kim Shook said:Since starting to use this method, I've been able to "hold" strawberries for a week. Works for blackberries, too. Mr. Kim wanders the Capitol Square farmer's market at lunchtime and can't resist the berries.
I soak berries in vinegar and water also. It really does make a big difference in storage life.
