Yesterday I had a salad with a wilted piece of lettuce in it. I’ve decided I’m never going to have that experience again. Thank you for showing me how to prepare and store fresh lettuce.
@MOMables9 ай бұрын
I hope that never happens again! You're welcome! 😊
@CouponFrenzy2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Never thought of the white vinegar but I think that would also help kill any bacteria too! I've heard of people putting some lemon juice either on the lettuce or on the paper towel too. Can't remember which it was.
@nancymccord64212 жыл бұрын
54 yrs old & you taught me something new to me…thank you, am very grateful Cheers 🥂
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Thank YOU for watching!
@Amanda-od4de2 жыл бұрын
Life saver! Thank you! I'll be trying this tonight because I have a salad spinner didn't know how to use it! 😁
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Oooooh perfect!
@Boddissatva2 жыл бұрын
I have never used my salad spinner! This is a great way to keep lettuce fresh. Thank you!
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
glad this was helpful!
@ms.rubyj.42596 ай бұрын
Laura, great video set-up & instructions. YOU DID THAT!!! I love your meal prep videos as well, girl, and we appreciate YOU. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
@MOMables6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the feedback! 🥰
@nataliemartin96192 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I was just looking for storage containers on Amazon but this showed me I don’t need anything extra. Thanks for the tips!
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful!!
@KansasStateCaptain2 ай бұрын
Super. Thank you for the tips regarding using and storing lettuce.
@MOMables2 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@ho67363 жыл бұрын
Oke, so now I need to go get salad spinner.
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
LOL I've had mine for about 20years and i keep using it!
@ho67363 жыл бұрын
@@MOMables wow. It must be a good brand. I'm new in the kitchen. Still needs a lot of learning 😅
@shayincolorado52145 ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING demonstration video, great job, thank you!
@MOMables5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@TheVulpesh4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm not a mom, but your video is really cool, thanks for the informations :)
@darrenoconnor9427 Жыл бұрын
Thank you i will be trying this out today
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
I hope it worked!
@carlsanz6402 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Short and sweet with helpful tips.
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@sheilaolfert39298 ай бұрын
Thanks, I this is great info! I usually do it almost the same way, rinse, spin and store in a container with paper towel. I did not know the trick about the vinegar tho! I am guessing, hoping you can do the same with spinach? I buy spinach often in a big bbag and store it the same way. But again I didn't know about the vinegar trick. Is spinach okay with rinsing in vinegar water?
@MOMables7 ай бұрын
It is! You can rinse spinach in vinegar water.
@sheilaolfert39296 ай бұрын
@@MOMables Hi, me again. I want to also ask if you rinse the spinach/lettuce with plain water after the vinegar water rinse and spin?
@bryanfulford66202 ай бұрын
Thank you! Very helpful
@MOMables2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching, Glad it was helpful!
@zhiyizhu30404 жыл бұрын
Moisture is the enemy! Thanks for the great video ~
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
it totally is!!!
@nabilaa42594 жыл бұрын
Great tip, thank you Laura!
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
I hope this helps!
@cowboyyoga4 жыл бұрын
Great video... I am going to try it! Thank you )))
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
Gary Prince thanks for watching Gary!
@misbahhussain8504Ай бұрын
Thank you this tip is really helpful I haven’t tried with Romaine will this tip work.
@MOMables27 күн бұрын
This is how I wash romaine and keep it fresh too!
@justbeinghonest12 жыл бұрын
Thanks miss now I want a white salad knife like the one U got
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
It’s a simple plastic knife. Cheap too!
@justbeinghonest12 жыл бұрын
@@MOMables is it on Amazon?
@mariemaladorno8788 Жыл бұрын
@@justbeinghonest1 Something to consider is that plastic and ceramic knives cannot be sharpened, so in the long run, it might be cheaper to invest in a good chef’s knife. Plus it keeps waste from going into the landfill.
@justbeinghonest1 Жыл бұрын
@@mariemaladorno8788 I have a knife set already I just like having extra things I really don’t need
@hpgurgel2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you.
@lesbetts5694 Жыл бұрын
that was awesome your dad rules. damn that makes it so easy thank you and him
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Right??
@ridatj77233 жыл бұрын
That's a really nice n informative video
@caitlugo54223 жыл бұрын
The video I needed !! Thanks
@SP-ql9xz2 жыл бұрын
Thank u my dear.. just did it 🌹🌹🥰
@EmpressOfDynaPurple4 жыл бұрын
questions: 1. what do you mean by „for a week“? 4, 5, 6 or 7 days? 2. do you exchange the paper towels and if yes, how often? tx, @
@nabilaa42594 жыл бұрын
7 days and no exchange of paper towels.
@andrewburns74002 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Never knew about the vinegar...
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@bestlovecoach4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! What is the size of the plastic storage container with the red lid? Looks like the perfect size for store bought salad greens.
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful! It is a 4quart container -i find that the 4qt and 5qt fit store bought ones great.
@bestlovecoach4 жыл бұрын
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thanks so much! What brand is it? I’m trying to find it online. If you can post a link that would be great😃
@eliasmagallon27584 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you💞 What advice can you give me for keeping cilantro fresh?
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
cilantro, i take the bunch, trim the ends, and keep fill a glass with water and keep them in my fridge standing up (like a "vase") for the bunch.
@suranvandanaa82 Жыл бұрын
You can wash ,dry and steam it for a few minutes till colour changes.then store it in ziplock back in the freezer
@joeb4142 Жыл бұрын
@@MOMables Me too! Guess my ‘secret’ wasn’t so secret lol
@Swahiliangift70x72 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips.
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@PaulaRollo3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on how to store tomatoes to make them last?
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
I've got one coming for you! Thanks for being a subscriber.
@gloriamadley89609 ай бұрын
Do you have anything to show how you can prep and store tomatoes? Can I slice them and store them to save time during the week for sandwiches?
@MOMables9 ай бұрын
Yes, I have a whole blogpost about prepping and storing tomatoes, you can check it out here: bit.ly/storetomatoes
@mehjabeenjable36329 ай бұрын
Hi do i wash beforehand or only wash as required an also do i keep lettuce in airtight container or open container
@MOMables9 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@Shipwreck8l83 жыл бұрын
Whats an alternative to ziplock bag? Im trying to get into salad prep for work, figure 2-3 days worth of salad and how to store it and zI fear i would run through zip lock bags quick.
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
Any airtight container or big Tupperware will work for the 3 days. Enjoy!
@Shipwreck8l83 жыл бұрын
@@MOMables Thank you!
@pshatrick3 жыл бұрын
thank you Laura Fuentes
@iffatsiddiqui32052 жыл бұрын
Lovely. Thanks.
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@sarabeara91982 жыл бұрын
thanks mom! :)
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
You know it!
@strawberrybounce23 ай бұрын
I never thought to clean the lettuce since its already got many layers. I always take the outer layer off tho.
@MOMables3 ай бұрын
You'll be surprised how dirty (dirt, bugs) inner leaves can be. But then again, I know a lot of people who don't..
@paulinedia643 жыл бұрын
is this applicable to all types of lettuce? the vinedar part. thank you! great video!
@georginajoseph53592 жыл бұрын
Yes
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
For sure!
@vee5315 Жыл бұрын
How do you clean the salad spinner? How often do you need to clean it?
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
I simply rinse it after each use sometimes with warm soapy water and sponge.
@aliciaburchell30125 ай бұрын
This was great ty! What type of vinegar do you use and how much?
@MOMables5 ай бұрын
Simple vinegar, you can find all the details here: bit.ly/lettucefridge
@yeshuasbeloved5497 ай бұрын
Thank you❤
@MOMables7 ай бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@lynnandscottmitchell75932 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@zulikassim19093 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informativ e
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bakhtawarsheikh77214 жыл бұрын
Informative
@chelseab5467 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!!!
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@rachelriekenberg2772 Жыл бұрын
Wat is the best way to keep celery fresh?
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
While I don't have a video (yet) here is the post that explains how www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
@janbrewington77713 ай бұрын
Thank you. How to keep avocados?
@MOMables3 ай бұрын
Will upload soon!
@isprenver4753 Жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, after wash the lettuce (using water+vinegar), can keep the water to continue cook boiled egg?
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Sure. The water will be boiled and since the eggs are sealed you’re good to go.
@Brooklyn.NewYork8 ай бұрын
I cut up by lettuce and I put it in the plastic seal bags it always still gets Rusty look at and I have to throw it out I never tried rinsing it with vinegar and water and put in the paper towels I’m gonna try that but we’ll see
@MOMables8 ай бұрын
I hope it works out for you!
@graceb.15622 жыл бұрын
Great vdo Laura, thank you -- can this method be used for spinach as well?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely for spinach sold in a bunch. Spinach leaves are usually pre-washed and will wilt if not dried very well if you choose to wash them in thi smethod. That said, I often transfer the spinach out of the package (the leaves) into a zip bag with a paper towel to absorb moisture and try to keep them fresh longer.
@priscillaaboagye-prempeh56112 жыл бұрын
Can I use apple cider vinegar if I don’t have a white vinegar?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
For sure!
@ethelrizarri26143 жыл бұрын
Very informative wow
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
So glad it helped!
@faustinodejesus41229 ай бұрын
you the best
@MOMables8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rachel.xo154 жыл бұрын
Can I use Apple cider vinegar?
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@hpgurgel2 жыл бұрын
@momables Do you have to rinse the lettuce under fresh water once you have soaked it?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Give or take yes. Especially if you have a lot of dirt.
@kelliedeatherage1986 Жыл бұрын
What about three head of lettuce can you
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
one, two, three, five... I prep them the same.
@princessvlogs52613 жыл бұрын
How many days will stay fresh?
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
Mine about 5-7 days.
@emihayashi77252 жыл бұрын
Will juice from backyard lemons do as well as white vinegar ?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Even washing lettuce in just water well will work.
@leomarsantillan25663 жыл бұрын
Hi laura and we are fuentes family.. Aha!!!
@valied81312 жыл бұрын
My lettuce starts turning purpleish, 3/4 days in the week after i cut it :( I think my mistake is that i soak it vinegar, salt and water for an hour or more. I should soak for lesser time, right? I airdry my leaves under the fan for a while, before cutting em. Also, is vinegar + cold water a better soaking method?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
You don't need to "soak" lettuce. just wash it/rinse it well. They like moisture but not too much!
@user-xz5gz6jl7n Жыл бұрын
You can wrap in foil and it keeps for weeks
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Great tip thank you! 😊
@yvonneburrows38333 жыл бұрын
do you remove the air if using airlock bag
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I typically flatten out the air out of the bag. Happy prep!
@ChangedWayz2 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@nor6552 жыл бұрын
Before eat should i rinse with water or just directly eat it?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
I always wash my 🥬 before eating it; unless it’s been pre-washed already.
@jenniecartier39172 жыл бұрын
I like spring mix would this work for that lettuce?
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
Spring mix is already pre-washed when you buy it from the store. However, once openened, i recommend placing a paper towel in the bag to absorb moisture.
@judybwagner241211 ай бұрын
carrots and celery
@MOMables11 ай бұрын
I haven't recorded a video on them, but I have some articles on keeping celery and carrots fresh here: www.momables.com/store-carrots/ www.momables.com/keep-celery-fresh/
@karlaa7921 Жыл бұрын
what if i dont have the salad spinner??
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Large bowl will do, rinse by hand, air dry.
@ryukoros3 жыл бұрын
was the lettuces then put in the fridge or the freezer throughout the week? (asking cause I plan to start prepping and I love lettuces)
@georginajoseph53592 жыл бұрын
The fridge
@jungwoowhoo2 жыл бұрын
Make some salad videos share some of ur recipes lol
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
I have a playlist filled with salads you can watch here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLrIqkvSyIic_Lg0I7O3rBHj9ylbb251tL Enjoy!
@kioskekagure47587 ай бұрын
Please specify what exactly is a few minutes mean.
@MOMables7 ай бұрын
2-3 minutes
@DREAMSLAYER412 жыл бұрын
Bell pepper 🫑
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
I'll have to do that next!
@muhamme02 жыл бұрын
Wtf Laura how come you have such amazing skin. Woman you glowing brighter than my future. Maybe skin care tip vid next? ;p Thanks for this vid tho really needed it
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
You made my day!! THANK YOU
@Gigirizzolihhhhyyy3 жыл бұрын
Howlong willl last
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
usually about 5 days
@herohour64964 жыл бұрын
My salad always becomes soggy after 1 and half days. I did exactly but no vinegar. I didn't buy it. I threw the soggy lettece out. It's so frustrating. I am so sad.
@kat118 Жыл бұрын
Vinegar...interesting.
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Try it!
@debbieanne8603 жыл бұрын
Was that a plastic knife you used on the lettuce?
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
Yup!
@infowagalots96814 жыл бұрын
can i freeze lettuce once in the bags? lorraine
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
lettuce cannot be frozen.Best buy what you need for the week.
@infowagalots96814 жыл бұрын
MOMables - Laura Fuentes thank you 😊
@mehjabeenjable36329 ай бұрын
I never got u , so u wash beforehand and keep in open container
@MOMables9 ай бұрын
Yes, exactly As shown in the video.
@lorenmaemonares24904 жыл бұрын
No need to put it inside the ref?
@MOMables4 жыл бұрын
Yes, once cleaned, in the fridge.
@triptijote88903 жыл бұрын
I struggle to maintain broccoli
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
I'll have to do a video on that sometime!
@conniegeorge74416 ай бұрын
My lettuce never lasts more than two days, and I do all that
@MOMables6 ай бұрын
It depends on how old the salad was when you bought is and how cold your fridge is.
@joeb4142 Жыл бұрын
I love her dark eyes. Serious Wednesday vibes.
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@larsyellowhair26963 жыл бұрын
Tomatoes going bad before use😳😳😳
@MOMables3 жыл бұрын
I just made a video for how to store tomatoes and make them last. I hope you're subscribed, publishing soon!
@amymoore92342 жыл бұрын
No!!! Don’t Do It!!!! I did this yesterday, and tonight I can’t fine ONE piece of lettuce that isn’t rusted. Ruined my entire head of lettuce by adding white vinegar. I’ll never do a white vinegar rinse on my lettuce again.
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
The most common reason for browning on lettuce is a chemical process known as oxidation due to the metal in your knife or overly handling the lettuce giving the leaves micro-tears. The vinegar is used to wash it and kill bacteria and should be fully rinsed. Excess soaking, not fully drying the leaves, and improper storage + excess humidity can also cause lettuce to brown fast once chopped.
@DominickSpano Жыл бұрын
This seems like alot of work to keep lettuce fresh to be honest.
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
But there's nothing worse than not fresh lettuce.
@DominickSpano Жыл бұрын
@@MOMables You aren't wrong there, that is for sure.
@AL-ru3nk Жыл бұрын
Ice berg lettuce has very little nutritional value. Cos lettuce is much better
@MOMables Жыл бұрын
But it's crunchy!
@Dindasayswhynot7 ай бұрын
Not everything has to be uber nutritious. Some things are for sheer pleasure..
@blackwaveify2 жыл бұрын
I think you should take a chill pill!
@MOMables2 жыл бұрын
I did. Took an 9h nap and I’m back. Thanks!
@caraj1209 Жыл бұрын
if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all .. really. How miserable that sounded....seriously. I hope you find some happiness somewhere, sounds like you need some.
@blackwaveify Жыл бұрын
@@MOMables Good! Now you can reduce the stimulants! :) Just Love