tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post2686129479578696421..comments2023-09-05T05:01:36.075-07:00Comments on Life's Abundant Adventures: Cheap and Easy Fruit WashAthena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-29756434606412521142013-04-23T23:58:51.677-07:002013-04-23T23:58:51.677-07:00White vinegar! Apple doesn't have the bacteria...White vinegar! Apple doesn't have the bacteria killing elements. A white vinegar was as described above not only removes pesticides, but kills up to 98% of bacteria. Delicate berries you can dry immediay by lining a salad spinner with paper towels and spinning them. They may not dry all the way though, so to prevent mold line the storage container with paper towels to absorb anymore moisture <br /><br />Great article!Josephhttp://www.josephcallahanfineart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-46083006186954131862013-03-18T06:54:11.898-07:002013-03-18T06:54:11.898-07:00I never would have thought of that, sounds cool an...I never would have thought of that, sounds cool and thourough :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-10774029054847201042013-03-15T23:20:56.724-07:002013-03-15T23:20:56.724-07:00Thanks for the tip. I couldn't decide if I sh...Thanks for the tip. I couldn't decide if I should go acid or base, so I soaked mine in a baking soda solution and the a vinegar one... perhaps I have more pesticide paranoia than your average bear. :)EcoCatLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704811319510740473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-39019277094814351632012-07-18T15:46:40.184-07:002012-07-18T15:46:40.184-07:00White, just because it's cheapest. Apple coul...White, just because it's cheapest. Apple could work in a pinch too, it's just more expensive. :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-80557039414678140102012-07-18T08:53:29.453-07:002012-07-18T08:53:29.453-07:00What kind of vinegar do you recommend using? The a...What kind of vinegar do you recommend using? The apple kind or white or...?Courtney Anjanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15345633395330502329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-17736562187747016852012-06-27T07:05:33.904-07:002012-06-27T07:05:33.904-07:00Thanks for featuring me!! :)Thanks for featuring me!! :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-87774274308342759702012-06-26T17:02:27.836-07:002012-06-26T17:02:27.836-07:00This is great b/c I can't afford to buy all or...This is great b/c I can't afford to buy all organic produce. Thanks for linking up at Healthy 2Day Wednesday and come back tomorrow to see if you were featured!Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthyhttp://quickeasycheaphealthy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-76563609067009867352012-06-25T10:34:22.007-07:002012-06-25T10:34:22.007-07:00I checked out your post, thanks for sharing! I wo...I checked out your post, thanks for sharing! I would have never thought of using salt and baking soda, what a great idea! :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-87205639688857543042012-06-25T09:30:32.993-07:002012-06-25T09:30:32.993-07:00Vinegar is a wonder product, isn't it? I use i...Vinegar is a wonder product, isn't it? I use it for everything, including washing produce :) I have a different method for washing grapes that helps remove that gunky white film off of them, but now I think I'll also give them a little vinegar bath beforehand and try it out that way. Thanks for linking up at Tiny Tip Tuesday!<br /><br />Here's my grape washing post, in case you're interested ;)<br />http://naturesnurtureblog.com/2012/04/09/how-to-wash-grapes-the-right-way/Sarah @ Natures Nurturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007216988104127175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-19773905916686005452012-06-21T14:00:17.148-07:002012-06-21T14:00:17.148-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-5751895847653209412012-06-21T10:32:23.448-07:002012-06-21T10:32:23.448-07:00Such a great tip!! Pinning this :)Such a great tip!! Pinning this :)The Thriftiness Misshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01746774853378298602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-30595946003209735442012-06-20T17:59:17.382-07:002012-06-20T17:59:17.382-07:00Thanks for hosting :)Thanks for hosting :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-3817422651297780412012-06-20T17:58:51.961-07:002012-06-20T17:58:51.961-07:00WOW! I had no idea! I'm going to have to try...WOW! I had no idea! I'm going to have to try that. Your timing is perfect, I've got tons of strawberries right now. Thanks for sharing!! :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-30654796481564883332012-06-20T16:06:59.993-07:002012-06-20T16:06:59.993-07:00The same vinegar and water solution prevents mold ...The same vinegar and water solution prevents mold on strawberries. What a money saver vinegar is!!!Eileen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09309512956836563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-76659258747397045132012-06-20T15:37:11.200-07:002012-06-20T15:37:11.200-07:00Hee hee... your inner-hippie! :-)
Thanks for linki...Hee hee... your inner-hippie! :-)<br />Thanks for linking with my Super Link Party! :-)Earning-My-Capehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619658633285029097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-5551574968420420282012-06-19T13:19:01.462-07:002012-06-19T13:19:01.462-07:00Isn't it great knowing that you don't have...Isn't it great knowing that you don't have to spend your hard-earned cash on something this simple to make at home!?Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-57175823045362075822012-06-19T12:41:46.215-07:002012-06-19T12:41:46.215-07:00I've often used vinegar for washing produce. S...I've often used vinegar for washing produce. Sometimes I've used a mix of hydrogen peroxide and vinegar. This is exactly what some store bought veggie washes are! Even with the green products (and I sell Norwex) it's much cheaper and just as effective to use just plain vinegar. So why not?We Are Bound Togetherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16346052902359166711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-72054787988023169092012-06-19T07:27:24.692-07:002012-06-19T07:27:24.692-07:00With all the sales on fruits lately, my frugal sid...With all the sales on fruits lately, my frugal side has been winning more battles than my inner-hippie! I think this fruit was is a good compromise. :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-59170676486036575852012-06-19T07:26:23.906-07:002012-06-19T07:26:23.906-07:00I'd imagine it works on all kinds of fruits an...I'd imagine it works on all kinds of fruits and veggies. :) I couldn't seem to find your post though, do you have the link? :)Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-3475076972481763782012-06-19T06:47:03.835-07:002012-06-19T06:47:03.835-07:00I will definitely be trying this. I just paid $8 ...I will definitely be trying this. I just paid $8 for a couple pounds of organic grapes. They tasted amazing, but I was cringing at the checkout counter. Thanks for sharing!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482527494155230282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-82352137973918961082012-06-19T06:19:53.034-07:002012-06-19T06:19:53.034-07:00I just posted about washing my berries with vinega...I just posted about washing my berries with vinegar and water on my blog! I took pics, too!<br /><br />This works wonderful! But I never imagined using if for grapes! Thank you for the suggestion!Jillhttp://www.blessedbeyondadoubt.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-50179528642074124112012-06-18T20:23:02.691-07:002012-06-18T20:23:02.691-07:00So true!So true!Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620291179069058408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227272220658819607.post-76645948777295656022012-06-18T07:55:19.759-07:002012-06-18T07:55:19.759-07:00I use vinegar for so many things around the house....I use vinegar for so many things around the house. This is a great reminder that I can use it on our produce as well! I'm with you on the grapes. It's hard to resist the awesome sale prices and buy the organic ones, ESPECIALLY when the organic ones tend to look horrible by comparison. I very rarely purchase organic grapes or berries.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576182360963956966noreply@blogger.com