So, you are ready to make a meal plan for the week and wondering what to get. What fruits are in season? What vegetables will last longest in my lunches? Where do I even start? Well, we put together a list of the fruits and vegetables in season in the summer, but the work does not stop there! Once you pick your nutritional favs, now the dreaded prep comes in - what do we do with all this produce? Here are the three major areas of your kitchen and some fruits and veggies that should hang in each spot. Screenshot this! We promise it will come in handy.
IN A COOL, DRY PLACE (Think pantry or cupboard, not the fridge!)
Bananas
Tomatoes
Potatoes
Mushrooms
Eggplant
IN THE FRIDGE
Apples
All berries
Grapes
Cherries
Asparagus
Carrots
Fresh lettuce
Rhubarb
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
Mangoes
Plums
Peaches
Pears
Pineapple
Whole melons
Garlic
Onions
Tomatoes