The Big Sandy Mountaineer -

With fewer visits to the grocery store during this time, you may be having issues keeping fresh foods from spoiling. Here are some tips for keeping fresh foods longer, preventing them going to waste.

*Stock up on meat and freeze by double wrapping before putting in the freezer. Use butcher paper or freezer paper for the outside layer.

*Wash strawberries in really hot water, dry well and store in fridge.

*For potatoes, place an apple in the bag to keep them from budding.

*Keep cucumbers in a cool place, but not in the fridge.

*Apples can be stored in the fridge or a cool, dark place.

*Breads...