The first department when we walk in our Kroger is the Produce Department.
My FAVORITE Department!
When we get home, and the car is unloaded, the first thing I do is wash the Vegetables.
Our double kitchen sink is fairly deep so I can have a lot soaking room while they are rinsed off after soaking a bit. and then sit to the side for a moment to drain.
Since Elton LT has started devouring steamed carrots, we buy them in three pound bags. I will eat the little ends fresh, and steam the larger end for him.
I took this picture to show the debris ( sand and the such) but all you can see is the floating remnants of the Leafy Greens.
After I listened to “How Not to Die” for the hundredth time, I am more concerned with cleaning the veggies than ever.
(Fecal mater….OMG!!! ) […but that is another blog, another day…]
I guess I need to look at the vinegar washes since Betty still turns her nose at a drop or a few of BLEACH in the soaking water… (after all, bleach is some nasty stuff not used correctly…)
The final step at the sink is placing them in a towel to absorb excess water, and to also distribute it more evenly in the sack while stored in the second frig in the Garage.
( That frig in the Garage is ‘my’ frig)
Collard Greens…
I found cilantro works great wrapped in this manner as you roll or fold it as you gentle separate the bundle. Otherwise the bunch seems to start turning mushy and icky really quick! After I read about the powerhouse of antioxidants held in Cilantro, I try to eat some with every meal, stalks and all!
I also will put these Leafy Green veggies in the bags, top first, so that the stalk is sticking toward the opening. This will make for easy withdrawal of just a Leaf or two since I attempt to eat some of each type with every meal. Plus, if the open end is where drying will start, I want the tender part of the leaf most protected.
I have needed to go back to the store before the week is over, and the regularly scheduled Shopping trip returns. If so, I try to always use the old supplies first and keep everything in rotation.
Also, towards the end of the week I will take a BIG BOWL and slice or cut up any Leafy Greens remaining so they are best cured for maximum nutritional value, and it is just so easy to grab a handful of Greens and GO!
Counting NO Calories! Measuring NO Protein! FEARING NO CARBS!
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(more and more WFPB NO Salt OILS Sugar everyday!)