Friday afternoon

[susandennis]

I actually did take a walk outside today and it was lovely. I went up and scored some teriyaki. I dished it into two portions for two upcoming dinners. And added it to the Available Dinners list. I'm cracking myself up here.

I did recently discover some amazing kitchen science. I'm big on cucumbers. Particularly the fancy ones (hothouse/seedless). But they just don't live long enough for me to eat the minimum purchase. Until NOW! I finally googled up some help. So last time I bought 3 persians. When I got home, I wrapped each up in a paper towel and then put the wrapped cukes in a plastic bag and sealed it and put it in the fridge. It works! It absolutely works. I slice up half and put the other half back in the paper towel and plastic bag and it still works!

I bought my current cukes last Saturday. Nearly a week ago. Last night I sliced up half of the last one and it was perfection. I'll have the other half tonight. Seriously this has changed my life at least the cuke part.

I got a pile of new dolls cut out and ready to sew but I actually did sew and finish two of them.

Comments

[brendamom.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the cucumber tip!

[susandennis]

You won't believe how well it works. Cuke Magic.

[colestainedpage.livejournal.com]

It works really well for other veggies too. I've done it with onions and bell peppers and they stay fresh until I can use them all up.

[susandennis]

Interesting! Thanks!

[restoman.livejournal.com]

Years ago, my elderly next-door neighbor taught me that trick. It works on lots of vegetables: lettuce, peppers, celery, & cukes. It works by soaking up excess moisture in the plastic bag which, when left in contact with the vegetable, promotes the growth of slime mold. You should change the paper towel when it becomes saturated.

[susandennis]

good to know!