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Here's how long some items will survive, depending on how they're stored. Refrigerator Storage Will last less than one week: strawberries, raspberries, sweet corn, lettuce, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, watercress, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, ripe avocados. Will last one week or more: Romaine lettuce, beets, radishes, leeks, cabbage, carrots, celery, turnips, apples, pears, or- anges, cucumbers. Will last one week or more: grapefruit, lemons, limes, potatoes, sweet po- tatoes, winter squash. 01:11:100Q01301:10)10.0000000D00000007. 10 (710000000000 j rmr can only cost you in terms of waste and leftovers you can't even feed the cat. • Buy economy sizes of truly non-perishable products, but only if you use the products all the time. Examples are aluminum foil and cereal. • Buy the smallest sizes of Cool Room Temperature 50-60F Don't let their stories be lost forever pooa ❑ ciao oa ono coop ocipa co ori op ❑ op ❑ ❑ oppoopo aot Here are some tips for shopping solo: • Never shop when you're hungry, or you will defi- nitely overstock. • Resist the temptation to GEORGE OHRENSTEIN JEWELERS LTD. Certified Gemologi.t American Gem Society Ilar■ard Hun Mall - 1.ahcer n 11 Mile 1.1.d 353-3146 Room Temperature 65-70F Will last less than one week: bananas. Will last one week or more: dry onions, garlic. — Ethel G. Hofman tomatoes, onions and other produce to avoid having a refrigerator full of left over dried-up pieces. • Shop at a market where they'll sell one chicken breast or four ounces of fish, and that has a fresh bakery counter where they won't frown at the request for one croissant. • Remember that foods from health food stores are no better than well-chosen foods from regular stores — they're just more expensive. • Don't buy bagged produce or fish on a tray. Besides having to buy more than you need, the quality might be inferior. • Don't take a lot of extra cash to the supermarket to buy items you don't really need and won't really use. Remember, you can't spend what you don't have. • Trim food bills by cutting out the extras, not the ba- sics. • Buy a variety of food in- cluding milk products, meat and fish, fresh produce and grains for good nutrition. Forget low nutrient snacks such as cake and candy. How Much For One? Old habits die hard. So you'll find most recipes are planned for 4-6 people. For- tunately, many good cook- books are available with rec- ipes for 1-2 people. Here are the average quantities needed to feed one person: Meat, without bone....4-6 oz. Meat, with bone....6-8 oz. Meat, for salads and made up dishes....3 oz. Poultry, on the bone....10-12 oz. Poultry, boneless....4-6 oz. Fish fillets....5-8 oz. Fish with bone....10-12 oz. For made-up dishes...3 oz. Fresh vegetables, such as green beans....4-6 oz. Ready to eat cereals....1 oz. Rice or pasta, uncooked....1 1/2 to 2 oz. Accessories And Basics These are staples and con- diments, which you'll need to enhance your solo meals. A glass of the grape doesn't hurt, either. Flour, sugar and other baking ingredients are not listed as they deteriorate quickly. If you're a baker, buy as needed and store in a cool dry place. Convenience foods are included here for emergencies — when you're sick or there's an unexpect- ed guest or you've just run out of milk.