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@kalejunkie for more tips! 5 BERRY HACKS & TIPS to save money and reduce food waste. By now, you all know I love berries—and because they are $$, here are some things that I do to get the most bang for my buck!
1. When buying from the grocery store, flip the container upside down and make sure none of the berries are crushed and/or sticking to the liner/container bottom. If they are, the berries could be moldy already or quickly on their way to that destination :). When buying berries in open baskets (like from the farmers market), you probably don’t have to worry about this, those tend to be packed right before sale, making mold less of a problem.
2. To wash berries before eating, no need to use any fancy sprays or washes. Just soak berries in cold water with 1-2 tsp salt. Let soak for 10 minutes then rinse.
3. If your berries are starting to go bad or you want to make your mornings a breeze, add the fruit to a blender and freeze into cubes. These cubes are perfect for s...