How do you store your produce

[beckyh]

Hello All! I have a question. My husband just gave me an article about BPA, which I know has been problem in water bottles and cans. However in this article they were also talking about the sandwich and freezer bags, and storage bags. So I was wondering because I just got my RFFE and Alissa talks about storing your produce in plastic bags in the fridge....so my question is how do you all store your produce? Thanks!

[ReneeH]

Most of mine I leave out on the counter in a basket...unless it's really ripe, then I keep fruits and veggies in the frig. I don't have a problem freezing in plastic baggies... It hasn't killed me yet... :D

My nuts I store in Mason jars. I have a high turnover for my veggies, fruits, and nuts, so I don't worry about them going rancid on me...

[GlimR]

I use as much glass as I can to store foods in the fridge....have some old fashioned fridge dishes with glass lids, also use mason jars, both qt. and 1/2 gallon size...love them. Anything liquidy I store in glass.For greens I wrap them in paper towels I get at the natural grocery and then put inside bags. I freeze food in Ziploc brand bags, the company says their freezer bags are BPA free. I would be more concerned about heating food in them than freezing. (not an issue for a raw foodie)
I mostly freeze bananas, papaya, berries. Nuts, chia & hemp seed and coconut I keep stored in the freezer and sometimes dates etc. Works for me.:)

[beckyh]

thanks guys! i really wasn't concerned about the ziploc bags, but my husband was getting a little crazy, so I thought I would check with you guys. When you all put your nuts in the freezer, is that after you soak them, or before? I am trying to understand this soaking so I want to make sure that I am doing it right. I did soak some almonds Saturday into Sunday afternoon and then I used them right away to make some almond milk. Also where do you guys get your seeds to sprout? Is it too late to get seeds now, I live in the North, so I was just wondering if I can get some to sprout? Thanks!