The One Thing You’re NOT Doing with Your Paper Towels (But Should Be)

How Does This Work?
Lots of fruits and vegetables, including kale and zucchini, release water after they’re stored. This moisture has nowhere to go and stays in the crisper drawer, and you end up with sad, brown produce. The paper towels absorb the moisture, making sure you never have to deal with limp kale leaves again. Now, you’ll have plenty of fresh veg on hand to make all kinds of summer salads.

It’s important to remember to change out the paper towels frequently, otherwise they’ll go limp from the absorbed moisture and fall apart.

For more secrets about keeping things fresh, check out this guide for storing perishable ingredients. It explains the best way to store everything, from herbs to mushrooms.