Misfits Market

When you think of fresh produce, do you picture biting into a crisp apple? Can you almost hear the crunch of sugar snap peas? Maybe you imagine drizzling your favorite salad dressing over fresh cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and perky butter lettuce. However you savor the flavors of seasonal produce, you want it to stay fresh and tasty. Finding smart ways to store your produce is about more than enjoying your fruits and veggies to the fullest; it also benefits the environment and your grocery budget by reducing food waste. Here are three tips that can help you extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables. Wait to Wash Leafy Greens There are three main ways to keep your leafy greens fresh: Keep them cool. Store them in an air-tight container. Keep them dry. Excess moisture can cause spinach, lettuce, and other greens to wilt faster, so waiting to wash your leafy greens until you’re ready to use them can help them stay fresh. Washing your produce as soon as you...

We’ve all been there. A forgotten cucumber turns soft, pantry items expire before you notice, and leftovers go uneaten. If you’re ready to waste less food and utilize the food you do buy, these tips can help you build better habits so that you can improve your approach to your food habits at home. It can help contribute to a more sustainable food system—and the planet. Consider New Storage Solutions for the Pantry and Fridge Once you open the packages, pantry staples like dried beans, pasta, and pretzels are easy to move into stackable storage containers to maximize space. If you worry about produce that’s at risk of going bad before you eat it, there are new ways to prolong its shelf life and maintain freshness. Place washed and trimmed cilantro into a small jar of water in the fridge. Store tomatoes on the counter instead of the veggie drawer. When you receive a conventional or organic grocery store delivery , storing the produce properly is important so you can extend ...

You finally did it. You signed up for a grocery delivery service that helps reduce food waste and partners with sustainable producers. You can give yourself a pat on the back. It is kind of worth bragging about a little, too. Now that you’re all signed up, all that’s left to do is shop and wait for your groceries to arrive. In the meantime, consider how a company can use unusual and organic produce delivery to reduce food waste and introduce you to interesting produce. You can use them to do the same for your family and others in your life. So many people can enjoy more sustainable meals and snacks, all because of your great decision. Here are a few, in particular, who might benefit:  The Food Lover: You! You’re here, so you can’t deny you love food, and you’re looking for a really good reason to invest in good food while reducing food waste. Fresh produce delivery from a company that picks up all the oddballs that didn’t make it to the store gives you a great reas...

You go into the kitchen, throw whatever is in the fridge into a bowl, and call it a salad. We’ve all been there. But if you want to look forward to preparing and enjoying food, it can help to make some changes to your shopping and cooking routines. One thing that can help you look forward to cooking or baking is trying something new, and utilizing unique, new-to-you ingredients. Whether you’re trying a new recipe or using fresh food from grocery delivery services , you’re sure to feel some (if not a lot) of excitement about getting into the kitchen to make a meal.  Unique Fruits and Vegetables There will always be more fruits and vegetables to try. In fact, there are so many different fruits and veggies out there that it’s probably impossible to find them all at one grocery store. Sometimes, a better food delivery service can help you explore unique varieties you can’t find at your local store. If you see something interesting in your upcoming delivery, you can look u...

You might get a little thrill from a funny-looking strawberry or a lumpy watermelon, but those novelties are rare at most grocery stores. While a lot of produce gets rejected or overlooked by traditional supermarkets for being less than perfect, more sustainable fresh produce delivery services understand the value of fruits and veggies with unusual appearances. All you have to do is give them a chance to prove they’re delicious options with way more character.  A Sort-of-Weird Shape From the curved cucumber that makes you think, “Well, that’s unusual,” to the carrot that’s seemingly growing limbs, there is a lot of oddly shaped produce out there. You don’t see it very often, though. While it’s totally natural, fruits and veggies with sort-of-weird shapes don't make it to traditional grocery stores as they don’t meet their outdated standards. There’s nothing “wrong” with them; they simply throw off the uniformity of a stunning apple tower or balanced rows of bell pep...