Like it or not, these foods spoil faster than others.
Fresh Berries
Are thoseberriesthat looked so tantalizingly ripe yesterday suddenly mushy and on the edge of spoilage?
Dont wash or slice them until youre ready to eat.
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Avocados
Aperfectly ripe avocadois a special thing, but when its go time, its go time.
Not in a banana mood?
you might also peel andfreeze bananaswhole or in slices for future smoothies or baking.
Broccoli florets can also be quickly blanched, patted dry, and frozen for easy storage and quick use.
Raw Fish
They say a house guest is likefresh fishit goes bad after three days.
Good advice, in general.
Try and buy fish the day you want to eat it.
Fresh fish can also be frozen for future cooking.
Deli Meat
Pre-sliceddeli meatgoes bad quickly.
Should you be so lucky as to have leftover cake, it will spoil quickly.
Because its so delicate, caviar cant be frozen once it’s opened.
Enjoy it while its good!
Leaving milk out on the counter, even for less than an hour, can also cause spoilage faster.
Store milk in the back of your fridge, where temperatures are coldest.