Do you ever vacuum seal the lid when storing food in the fridge, or is a screw on top sufficient? ( not referring to long term canning, just fridge storage). Is plastic mason jar lid ok or does it have to be metal? I just received a jar sealer so was curious if sealing would help or hurt. Also, would vac sealing in flexible plastic ( eg sous vide prep) have a similar preservative effect? The benefit of glass so you can open and close to remove the food is obvious, but … curious if these other methods have any benefit.
I do not vacuum seal for the fridge. I use a metal lit for things that need to be airtight like cut apples and avocados, also for smelly things like onions. I use glass for the health reasons as well as the fact that when I switched to glass from plastic after using the same washing techniques, things lasted even longer.
Yes have been putting 1/2 bananas 🍌 in jar for long time now. Also apples sliced in Mason jars for weeks up to a month and the avocado 🥑. Let me say have learned a lot from you on other things. Wish I could set my fridge up like yours , except have smaller size fridge because I live in H/C apt. Did the microgreens way back in early 2000s haven't done since then 😢 no room. Can't wait to see any new sources and how you finish your new kitchen. Wish I had your energy love. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 🎅 and Happy New Year.😊
This is the first time watching your videos love all your help with saving the fruits and veggies love the jar. With fruit I tried it today while watching your video. I subscribed thank you
Look up the uses for banana SKINS on UA-cam - everything from skin care to removing splinters! (You can cut them in squares, freeze them on a cookie sheet, and put them into a freezable container for emergencies or facials)!
Yes I’ve been doing the 1/2 banana in a jar for a long time can’t remember when started, I was only using half for something had limited space just got jar squeezed into place on the door. Live in handicap apartment have very small fridge and just bought the groceries the day before didn’t want to throw it away. But I enjoy so many of your hacks thank you so much. I just wish I had a bigger refrigerator. I got the jars.😅
What do you do with the used microgreens soil since the plant will have used the nutrition. Do you keep it in there and replenish the nutrients somehow and grow the same thing, or do you use new spil for new greens and throw that soil in the compost?
Hi I like to make a lot of ice cream with the yonanas and sometimes my bananas go bad before I get a chance to use them I do freeze them for ice cream sometimes they are to ripe and i end up throwing them out do you have a suggestion on what i should do?
The apples, my mother showed me that trick, but with plastic wrap. I know some people don't like plastic, but I think the trick is putting it back together on itself and keeping the air out. She uses that little device that cores and wedges the apple in one and leaves the very bottom attached instead of fully cut so it stays together better. Put several of them in the fridge in plastic wrap, or in this case a jar and grab it when ready to eat, tearing off the wedges at that time. Fun and delicious. I had her do a bunch of these for me after a surgery so I could easily grab a snack. If you don't want to use plastic or the jar, you could use a beeswax muslin wrap.
I keep sliced apples in a wide mouth mason jar and it will stay fresh after cutting for about a week. It needs a metal lid. Also honeycrisp and cosmic crisp don't brown as quickly.
Thank you!! This is literally going to change my life bc three of our kids are three and under and having to throw away bananas bc they didn’t want a whole one kills me on the inside🥴😅
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂 so happy to be going on this wonderful journey with the two of you! You deserve the very best and you deserve to prosper !because you love what you do and you are helping the whole world selflessly. I’m sure you will go very far. God bless both of you and your endeavors. It is wonderful to see somebody with good intentions in the world nowadays so thankful that God brought you into our world and into our awareness
Such a joy to see such happy couple! I enjoyed this video, apart from getting good tips too.
@theresaleong3147 we are highschool sweethearts and have been together for 30yrs now
You both are so awesome to watch. Your love radiates! Thank you for helping us with your tips!❤❤❤
Thank you, its fun when an old video starts getting traction again. The kitchen wasn't even finished in this video
Hi amy is it ok to cut the cucumbers in half when you put the vinegar and water in to soak them?
It should be OK but I normally leave it whole and just flip it in the water.
As a person that can only do 1/2 at a time, I love this. 🍀💚 for today green heart but normally my hearts are 💜 🙌
Do you ever vacuum seal the lid when storing food in the fridge, or is a screw on top sufficient? ( not referring to long term canning, just fridge storage). Is plastic mason jar lid ok or does it have to be metal? I just received a jar sealer so was curious if sealing would help or hurt. Also, would vac sealing in flexible plastic ( eg sous vide prep) have a similar preservative effect? The benefit of glass so you can open and close to remove the food is obvious, but … curious if these other methods have any benefit.
I do not vacuum seal for the fridge. I use a metal lit for things that need to be airtight like cut apples and avocados, also for smelly things like onions. I use glass for the health reasons as well as the fact that when I switched to glass from plastic after using the same washing techniques, things lasted even longer.
Also, avocado pits can be used to make homemade shampoo! Moisturizes and nourishes!
Yes have been putting 1/2 bananas 🍌 in jar for long time now. Also apples sliced in Mason jars for weeks up to a month and the avocado 🥑.
Let me say have learned a lot from you on other things. Wish I could set my fridge up like yours , except have smaller size fridge because I live in
H/C apt. Did the microgreens way back in early 2000s haven't done since then 😢 no room.
Can't wait to see any new sources and how you finish your new kitchen. Wish I had your energy love. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas 🤶 🎄 🎅 and Happy New Year.😊
I'm glad that you have been implementing these tips and that it has helped! Happy New year!
This is the first time watching your videos love all your help with saving the fruits and veggies love the jar. With fruit I tried it today while watching your video. I subscribed thank you
Look up the uses for banana SKINS on UA-cam - everything from skin care to removing splinters! (You can cut them in squares, freeze them on a cookie sheet, and put them into a freezable container for emergencies or facials)!
Yes I’ve been doing the 1/2 banana in a jar for a long time can’t remember when started, I was only using half for something had limited space just got jar squeezed into place on the door. Live in handicap apartment have very small fridge and just bought the groceries the day before didn’t want to throw it away. But I enjoy so many of your hacks thank you so much. I just wish I had a bigger refrigerator. I got the jars.😅
What do you do with the used microgreens soil since the plant will have used the nutrition.
Do you keep it in there and replenish the nutrients somehow and grow the same thing, or do you use new spil for new greens and throw that soil in the compost?
Hi I like to make a lot of ice cream with the yonanas and sometimes my bananas go bad before I get a chance to use them I do freeze them for ice cream sometimes they are to ripe and i end up throwing them out do you have a suggestion on what i should do?
I normally will freeze them sliced up on a tray then move over to a bag so they don't clump together.
If you keep the banana whole with skin on in a jar how long do you think they wouldn last xx
I still think the best bet for keeping a whole banana fresh is to buy organic.
The apples, my mother showed me that trick, but with plastic wrap. I know some people don't like plastic, but I think the trick is putting it back together on itself and keeping the air out.
She uses that little device that cores and wedges the apple in one and leaves the very bottom attached instead of fully cut so it stays together better.
Put several of them in the fridge in plastic wrap, or in this case a jar and grab it when ready to eat, tearing off the wedges at that time. Fun and delicious.
I had her do a bunch of these for me after a surgery so I could easily grab a snack.
If you don't want to use plastic or the jar, you could use a beeswax muslin wrap.
I keep sliced apples in a wide mouth mason jar and it will stay fresh after cutting for about a week. It needs a metal lid. Also honeycrisp and cosmic crisp don't brown as quickly.
Do you wash the bananas??
No, bananas are one items I don't wash.
Thank you!! This is literally going to change my life bc three of our kids are three and under and having to throw away bananas bc they didn’t want a whole one kills me on the inside🥴😅
Print on demand might be a better option. You are not locked into a min/max agreement and is less expensive because of it. Just a thought
yes this video is a year old, we have a grocery guide now on our website thecrosslegacyshop.com/
You guys are awesome!!!
thank you!
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂 so happy to be going on this wonderful journey with the two of you! You deserve the very best and you deserve to prosper !because you love what you do and you are helping the whole world selflessly. I’m sure you will go very far. God bless both of you and your endeavors. It is wonderful to see somebody with good intentions in the world nowadays so thankful that God brought you into our world and into our awareness
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Do you refrigerate the ones in the jar?
yes
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After you cut the micro greens do they grow back?
No
I have a question. My raspberries in a jar came out tasting sour & fermented. What did I do wrong?
Did you set a timer when soaking them?
I see only Kindle available on Amazon. Where can one by the book edition?
www.thecrosslegacy.com/book there is a pdf version on our website
How big is your Berkey?
It's a Royal, here is some more info on it thecrosslegacy.com/berkey-water-filters/
Do you wash the banana skins?
No, I want to keep that wrap at the top of the organic bananas as long as I can so I don't wash them.