
Next time you come from the farmers market with a bag or two of berries, you can apply a homemade solution in order to prevent them from spoiling. The secret lies in vinegar! Vinegar can kill any mold spores or other kinds of bacteria on the surface of the berries, which causes them to lose their freshness. Prepare a mix of 1 part white or apple cider vinegar and 10 parts water. Then dump the berries into the solution and swirl them around for a bit. After that, drain them and place in the refrigerator. This tip will extend the life of your berries about a week, when kept in the refrigerator.