| Here are some storage tips for food that will pay | | | | to use ground meat within 2 days, roasts 5-6 days, |
| you big dividends in money and good flavor in the | | | | chops and steak - 3 days. Store cured and smoked |
| long run. A principle: promptly unpack groceries and | | | | meats in refrigerator in original wrap. Canned meats |
| store perishables as directed.Fresh vegetables: Wash, | | | | keep on the kitchen shelf, except for canned hams |
| drain, and dry greens; wrap or put in plastic bag; chill. | | | | which are marked "perishable; keep refrigerated."For |
| Scrub carrots, celery, radishes, and green onions | | | | fresh chicken, turkey, or other poultry, store same |
| under cold weather. Dispose of excess leaves and | | | | as fresh meat below.Fish: Wrap tightly; |
| tops. Wrap or bag vegetables separately in moisture | | | | refrigerate.Cheese: Wrap tightly and refrigerate. Chill |
| vapor proof materials. Store dry onions, potatoes, | | | | cheese spreads in refrigerator once they're opened. |
| and winter squash unwashed in dark cool place. Clean | | | | Store strong-flavored cheeses in tightly covered jars; |
| when ready to use.Fresh fruits: Sort berries; spread | | | | refrigerate.Eggs: Store, covered, small end down in |
| on shallow pan or tray. Don't wash. Chill. Wash and | | | | refrigerator. Don't wash till ready to use.Dried fruits |
| stem before using. Ripe avocados, melons, and pears | | | | and nuts: Keep in covered jars or packages in cool, |
| at room temperature; then refrigerate. Do not | | | | dry place. Nuts keep longer if stored in |
| refrigerate bananas. Store fresh uncut pineapple in | | | | refrigerator.Cookies: Soft and crisp kinds don't mix; |
| dark cool place. After cutting, wrap pineapple and chill | | | | store separately. Soft cookies stay moist when |
| in refrigerator.Canned food leftovers: Cover and | | | | tightly covered. Crisp types of cookies keep well in |
| store in opened can for short period of time of | | | | jar with a loose-fitting lid. |
| transfer to covered refrigerator container.Meat: Plan | | | | |