A FOOD blogger and mom has revealed her simple routine for keeping fresh food lasting for weeks. Amy Cross says she only needs to go shopping every three weeks because her clever food hacks mean her produce stays fresh throughout. The 47-year-old shared a clip on Instagram detailing her method for preparing and storing fruits and veggies to give them the best longevity.
Everything from berries and lettuce to potatoes and peppers are included, and Amy says the process takes 40 minutes. “I only go grocery shopping once every three weeks,” Amy, who lives in Washington, told What's The Jam. “By washing and storing my produce, it stays fresh the entire time and we have no food waste.
" Amy shares her simple tips with her 120,000 followers on Instagram ( @thecrosslegacy ) and on her YouTube channel. In a recent post, she filmed a haul of her grocery shop, explaining how each item is stored for maximum freshness. The food blogger starts by spending half an hour washing the produce using bowls and a salad spinner.
She uses a timer set to two minutes to ensure she doesn’t over-soak the fresh food while multitasking to wash different items at a time. In the video, she starts with the carrots, rinsing them in tap water and then again with vinegar. She then rubs them to remove any final dirt.
For the lemons and avocados, she removes their stickers and puts them in a bowl of water to rinse. She washes and chops celery tops to freeze for stocks, while the celery stalks are added to .