The Farmhouse Edit: Save Hundreds on Groceries and Reduce Food Waste: Produce Storage Tips | Amy of The Cross Legacy
About this episode
Amy Cross shares tips on saving money on groceries and reducing food waste through effective produce storage methods.
In today’s episode, I’m welcoming back Amy Cross from The Cross Legacy to dive into a topic that’s more important than ever: saving money on groceries and keeping produce fresh for longer. Amy shares her tried-and-true methods for making fresh food last weeks (even months!), simple strategies for reducing food waste, and how she’s kept her grocery budget the same despite rising prices. We’re talking practical tips you can apply whether you’re feeding a large family, preparing for garden harvests, or just trying to make your grocery trips stretch a little farther. I learned so much in this conversation — I know you will too! In this episode, you’ll hear: How to wash and store berries, grapes, and fresh herbs to make them last for weeks The right way (and wrong way) to use vinegar, glass jars, and paper towels to extend produce life Which foods need metal lids versus plastic lids for best storage Tips for organizing your fridge to save space and prevent food waste How to pair "produce buddies" like lemons and avocados for longer freshness Why some fruits and veggies spoil each other (and how to store them separately) How Amy keeps her grocery budget at $135 per person per month…
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