tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post6278249749831033952..comments2023-12-17T02:58:19.521-08:00Comments on Self Sagacity: What is the Best Way to Wash Grapes? Self Sagacityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-31876905689614857212013-07-24T22:00:54.024-07:002013-07-24T22:00:54.024-07:00It is kind of scary when you think about how thin ...It is kind of scary when you think about how thin the fruit and vegetable skins are. I tried the baking soda and salt the other day on the grapes, and it worked beautifully. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-34376247224250343102013-07-24T21:59:34.763-07:002013-07-24T21:59:34.763-07:00It could be different where you live. Not sure if ...It could be different where you live. Not sure if all the stickiness is from the pesticide either. It could just be the way grapes are like you say.Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-20435415570818947842013-07-23T09:41:46.779-07:002013-07-23T09:41:46.779-07:00Amanda, you are so right. It is necessary to wash ...Amanda, you are so right. It is necessary to wash produce. I wash all mine with a baking soda scrub. I am particularly concerned since my ex was diagnosed with parasites which he probably got from eating raw fruit. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383088026534281295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-59056459263480949362013-07-22T02:20:20.099-07:002013-07-22T02:20:20.099-07:00I buy grapes each week - mostly for the kids to ha...I buy grapes each week - mostly for the kids to have so that they can have their 5-a-day. I don't take them off the stems to wash them. I simply rinse under the tap and blot dry. Then I put them in a bowl with a lid and give it to them to include in a packed lunch. I do find them a bit sticky, but I thought this was just the natural feel of grapes (my in-laws have a grape vine growing in their conservatory and the grapes from there can be sticky too). I'll have to consider washing them more carefully in the future. Anne Lyken-Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425485414456096031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-50325548681681447892013-07-20T10:43:15.146-07:002013-07-20T10:43:15.146-07:00I do that too, but always feel guilty about not ta...I do that too, but always feel guilty about not taking enough time with the cleaning. I think soaking them for a little bit in baking soda is good, it will dissolve some of the waxy sticky feel. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-70143823966114930432013-07-20T01:14:27.807-07:002013-07-20T01:14:27.807-07:00I just rinse them, then blot dry and eat..Maybe I ...I just rinse them, then blot dry and eat..Maybe I should soak them using one of your methods above!~✽Mumsy✽~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10644719969613080399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-85847434344510141352013-07-19T17:28:45.628-07:002013-07-19T17:28:45.628-07:00It sounds like more people don't like grapes t...It sounds like more people don't like grapes than I thought. I just thought everyone loves grapes. ha.Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-5259621703614104382013-07-19T17:27:46.207-07:002013-07-19T17:27:46.207-07:00That is actually smart. I will consider that next ...That is actually smart. I will consider that next time. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-63302894293711275112013-07-19T17:27:14.186-07:002013-07-19T17:27:14.186-07:00It is a tedious job. I can see someone washing the...It is a tedious job. I can see someone washing them for me. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-65888027550792229212013-07-19T17:26:34.096-07:002013-07-19T17:26:34.096-07:00I think it is worth a try. If you can't live w...I think it is worth a try. If you can't live without grapes, but the tips are good for all fruits and veggies.Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-47528399071322194652013-07-19T17:25:49.889-07:002013-07-19T17:25:49.889-07:00I do that sometimes, and sometimes I just rinse an...I do that sometimes, and sometimes I just rinse and rub. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-53466268076950753602013-07-19T17:25:07.414-07:002013-07-19T17:25:07.414-07:00I have a list of all the fruits and veggies that w...I have a list of all the fruits and veggies that we should stay away from due to pesticide. Self Sagacityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14404148735941132540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-30792768845442647062013-07-19T08:30:57.008-07:002013-07-19T08:30:57.008-07:00i don't buy grapes often since only I love to ...i don't buy grapes often since only I love to eat it, if I do, I wash it like option 1betchaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754061874315713589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-16921644416747955222013-07-19T03:32:16.048-07:002013-07-19T03:32:16.048-07:00I'm the same as you that is why for my peace o...I'm the same as you that is why for my peace of mind... I only buy organic grapes when they are on "sale". That's the only time I eat grapes because I don't have to worry if I am washing the pesticides off.ruthinianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798837273851462794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-61429997913971349382013-07-18T21:12:07.456-07:002013-07-18T21:12:07.456-07:00I don't buy grapes often, but when I do, I am ...I don't buy grapes often, but when I do, I am like you, and I really hate washing them! That's probably why we don't buy them often as well!Theresa Mahoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10709965543595065306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-54434348243680594452013-07-18T16:27:39.477-07:002013-07-18T16:27:39.477-07:00Interesting tips on how to wash grapes..normally I...Interesting tips on how to wash grapes..normally I just wash them with water. We do have a lot of baking soda and salt at home :)Dominique Gohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597686512878262017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-60706434421088747082013-07-18T15:21:02.951-07:002013-07-18T15:21:02.951-07:00I quickly rinse my grapes in a large mixing bowl f...I quickly rinse my grapes in a large mixing bowl full of water and that's about it! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5810566902374575347.post-89752057584518172542013-07-18T12:43:28.734-07:002013-07-18T12:43:28.734-07:00Wow! Never really thought about it. I just rinse...Wow! Never really thought about it. I just rinse in the sink and we eat them. Hmmm... This is making me think!Hobbies on a Budgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14593723904905214965noreply@blogger.com