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Why YSK: Because nobody likes slimy spinach, and this little trick soaks up the excess moisture that makes them turn. It's like a tiny, silent hero for your fridge, saving you money and the sad feeling of throwing out perfectly good produce. Plus, more kale for your kale smoothies, if you're into that sort of thing.

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[–] jaschen306@sh.itjust.works 2 points 5 hours ago

Also works for strawberries !!!

[–] dtrain@lemmy.world 3 points 16 hours ago

This works great with cilantro. Keeps for two weeks.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago (3 children)

What, just like in the crisper drawer by itself? Wrapped around the item(s) you want to protect? Anywhere in the fridge?

[–] HasturInYellow@lemmy.world 2 points 7 hours ago

Wrap around and put in a plastic bag for best results in my experience. No bag necessary though, it will still last a while.

[–] lemmyman@lemmy.world 37 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Just wave the paper towel in the direction of the greens, and they are protected, my child

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 10 points 1 day ago

Don’t forget the magic incantations.

[–] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I did a Google search and the recommendation is to put the paper towel over the mouth of the recipient the greens are in, or just shoved in the bag with them if that's where they are.

OP seems to be mass-copying LPTs from someredditwhere or something.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

At first I read "mouth of the recipient" as the person eating the greens

[–] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago

Yup, that should also keep the greens safe a while longer!

Oh, paper towels, what can't you do?

[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago

Yessss! I have been using this for many years. I thought it was of public knowledge

[–] blanket@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

does this work if I also have broccoli or such in there as well? would it affect other produce?