“I was provided with product samples as a Good Cook Blogger to facilitate my review. All thoughts are my own.”
Recently, I received a set of Produce Keepers from Good Cook and I’ve been giving them a try to see if they really do keep food fresh longer. These Vegetable Keepers are apart of the Good Cook ProFreshionals brand.Honestly. I would have never purchased these items as I have always viewed them as more of a novelty, but I have found that thought to be incorrect. I’m impressed with how well these Keepers preserve produce. I noticed a big difference using the Tomato Keeper. I had a sliced tomato wrapped in plastic and one in the keeper and it was just as fresh as when I sliced it in there, unlike the other tomato. I also stored my asparagus in an Asparagus Keeper for a week in the fridge. I usually leave mine on the counter in a bowl of water. Once again the keeper kept the produce fresh. The two stems that where touching the sides of the Keeper were a little soft, but now I know to make sure the tops don’t touch the sides. Success was also found with the other keepers. My final thoughts: These are not just cute veggie shaped novelties. They actually work to keep the food fresh and keep your refrigerator clean and tidy! I say yes to the Produce Keepers!
My Recipe for Spring Asparagus and Citrus Salad:
- 8 ounces of asparagus, trimmed, and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 large orange
- 2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges
- 3 cups of Spring Mix salad ( Or whatever green salad you'd like)
- 2 TBS Balsamic vinaigrette
- Splash of cooking Sherry
- Begin by cooking the asparagus in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes till tender. Drain and run under cold water.
- Grate the zest of half an orange and put aside. Peel both oranges and segment them. Squeeze remaining juice from membranes and put aside.
- Place first 4 ingredients into a large salad bowl. In a separate bowl mix vinaigrette with 1 TBS of the reserved orange juice and 1 teaspoon of zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over salad before serving and gently toss.
The Giveaway:
4 lucky readers will each win a Produce Keeper Set of their own valued at $42.00. Giveaway ends June 25, 2013. Us Only. Be Your Best Mom is not responsible for shipping. Most prizes will arrived in 4-6 weeks. Please wait for the form to load and good luck!
If you can’t wait to win or want want to shop Good Cooks we have a promo code for you!
Good Cooks Promo Code:
You can now receive 25% off your purchase of these produce Keepers as well as your entire order at www.goodcook.com with promo code: KEEPERS. Also when you buy any produce you can receive a free Banana Keeper with your online purchase!
Pin or Like any of these Produce Keepers on Pinterest or Facebook for 10 additional entries!
Cantaloupe Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/cantaloupe-keeper-p-993.html
Citrus Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/citrus-keeper-p-988.html
Green Pepper Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/green-pepper-keeper-p-989.html
Tomato Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/tomato-keeper-p-991.html
Banana Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/banana-keeper-p-992.html
Grapefruit Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/grapefruit-keeper-p-994.html
Asparagus Keeper
http://www.goodcook.com/household/food-storage/asparagus-keeper-p-990.html
Michelle Christiansen says
June 12, 2013 at 6:18 PMMy fav keepers would probably be the banana & grapefruit keepers!
Mer says
June 12, 2013 at 7:56 PMThe grapefruit is adorable, and I know it would get a lot of use!
Lydia Harpe says
June 12, 2013 at 9:50 PMProbably the asparagus one! so cool!
Nancy says
June 12, 2013 at 9:51 PMI love the Asparagus Keeper.
Denise says
June 13, 2013 at 12:15 AMI think I’d love the asparagus one.
Colleen Maurina says
June 13, 2013 at 12:19 AMI think the Asparagus Keeper would be my favorite.
Narathip Wall says
June 13, 2013 at 12:50 PMI would like to try the banana one.
jessica hager says
June 13, 2013 at 3:37 PMThe green pepper
Holly @ Woman Tribune says
June 14, 2013 at 8:39 AMI would absolutely love the tomato Produce Keeper.
Lisa C says
June 14, 2013 at 10:49 AMThe banana keeper is my favorite!
bryan clark says
June 14, 2013 at 9:11 PMlemon
Vera K says
June 15, 2013 at 11:11 PMI would use the citrus keeper every day!
Vunda V says
June 16, 2013 at 8:19 AMi love the pepper keeper
Susan Broughton says
June 16, 2013 at 3:33 PMI think that I would like the tomato keeper
Susan Broughton says
June 16, 2013 at 3:40 PMThe tomato keeper for me here is the link: http://pinterest.com/pin/322077810822076179/
Kathy S says
June 16, 2013 at 7:58 PMI would like the tomato one the most.
Renee G says
June 16, 2013 at 11:00 PMI think I would use the green pepper keeper the most.
Dawn Monroe says
June 16, 2013 at 11:04 PMThe tomato will get alot of use in my house.
Sacha Schroeder says
June 17, 2013 at 9:00 PMBanana because ours go bad way too fast!
Jenn M says
June 18, 2013 at 9:12 AMwell you know that asparagus keeper has my EYE!
Jenn M says
June 18, 2013 at 9:18 AMI bet you will be shocked I did not pin the asparagus keeper… but here is my choice..
http://pinterest.com/pin/164662930098810176/
Cassandra Eastman says
June 18, 2013 at 5:46 PMProbably the cataloupe & banana keepers would get used the most!
Cassandra Eastman says
June 18, 2013 at 5:49 PMPin – http://pinterest.com/pin/220254237998850142/
Marci says
June 18, 2013 at 7:55 PMMy fave would be the tomato keeper!
Carmen S says
June 19, 2013 at 8:53 PMThe banana keeper. 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
Penny W says
June 19, 2013 at 9:52 PMI would definitely like the pepper keeper best! I’ve always had a problem trying to decide what to do with peppers!
Penny W says
June 19, 2013 at 9:54 PMLink to my pin: http://pinterest.com/pin/61713457366923126/
Cindi Decker says
June 19, 2013 at 11:01 PMI’d like the banana keeper.
April Griffus says
June 21, 2013 at 10:43 AMI bet I would use the melon keeper the most but they are all awesome!
Kim A says
June 22, 2013 at 1:02 PMThe banana one for sure!
Bo says
June 23, 2013 at 12:38 AMI would love the Tomato Keeper!
Bo says
June 23, 2013 at 12:38 AMI pinned the Tomato Keeper! http://pinterest.com/pin/333688653611118785/
CanCan says
June 24, 2013 at 8:17 AMI like the banana keeper and the lemon keeper!
Havalah says
June 24, 2013 at 12:45 PMI’m so bad about keeping my veggies and fruit. Great give away
Havalah says
June 24, 2013 at 12:46 PMhttp://pinterest.com/pin/247627679484081748/
Jen Puleo says
June 24, 2013 at 5:11 PMThe banana keeper!
Teresa Thompson says
June 24, 2013 at 7:56 PMThe banana keeper,
Teresa Thompson says
June 24, 2013 at 7:57 PMhttp://pinterest.com/pin/2533343513525947/
Jessica To says
June 24, 2013 at 8:36 PMI would use the banana keeper!