PrepSolutions Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Keeper, Green – Airtight Container with Vent for Prolonged Freshness

This is such a clever little gizmo. With most berries costing a fortune, opening the fridge to find they've grown green fuzz overnight is upsetting. But there are only so many berries even I can eat at once, and until now, wasting half the container was frustrating but inevitable. This is so easy to use: You stack your berries in two layers, so they are not pressing down on one another making themselves go soft, you open the little vent (it's marked "Berries/Cherries" and "Citrus/Grapes, so there is no confusion on which way to turn the marker) and even strawberries stay fresh and fuzz-free for about four or five days. The one drawback is the size. You can't fit in any large berries, and most baskets have at least two or three of those monsters. It will hold smaller berries very well, but even medium sized ones get crushed when you put on the lid. Ideally the berry keeper could be at least another inch or so higher. Of course, you can always gobble up the ones that don't fit while you're putting away the groceries, but that would be cheating. Or just serve them that day. With brown sugar and sour cream...if you haven't tried this, you are missing one of the best things in life. The container also says "Citrus/Grapes." Hello? Who buys 20 grapes at a time? They usually come in 1 lb bags at the market. And how do you choose which ones to save and which ones will just have to survive any way they can in the refrigerator. Do I need that kind of pressure? Cherries don't make a lot of sense either, since they're sold by the pound too. And citrus? You can't even squeeze one of those giant Steriod Strawberries into the berry keeper, let alone a lemon or lime, and they last forever anyway. If the manufacturer is referring to kumquats, I guess they'd fit, so maybe this is a big life-changing brekthrough for kumquat eaters. But personally, I don't know any. The Berry Keeper is really good for storing berries and not much else. Which is still pretty good...check out the price of raspberries at the market lately? Losing half the tiny basket you shelled out three to six bucks for hurts. Now if somebody would only invent a strawberry that tastes like a strawberry, we'd be all set.

I wasn't sure I'd like this or that it would really work, but it's actually great. I buy romaine lettuce to use for lettuce wraps, and after washing and spinning dry the leaves, I can get quite a lot of them into this size container. You put about 1/4 c. water in the bottom part to provide the necessary humidity and moisture. I've found that the lettuce lasts considerably longer in this container than it did when I was keeping it in a plastic bag. In fact, I've left lettuce in it longer than I intended and nothing has yet gone bad or limp. I would buy a second one if I had room in my refrigerator, but I only have room for this smaller size. The top and bottom both come off without a fuss for washing. Very pleased....a product that does what it says it does!

I'm a big fan of this, as well as the larger lettuce keeper. It really does keep things fresher longer. BUT....just 3 months later after having used and washed this (top shelf dishwasher only) 3 times, the lip on the green base has torn. I believe that the probable cause is that the base fits snugly; or rather, too snugly, on the unit. Unfortunately, it is a fatal flaw as, for many items, it is necessary to put water in the base to keep things fresh. Obviously, if the base is torn, the water will leak out. So far, my lettuce keeper is fine as is the smallest one, the berry keeper. I find the berry keeper only useful for small left over amounts of things as it is only big enough for the smaller berries, like the little containers of blueberries. It will not hold a full container of strawberries. I have used this middle sized Keeper for the strawberries - but now I can't! I tried to find a place to ask Amazon for help with this but was unable to find it. It appears that, after the initial receipt of a product, the only recourse is to the company. So, I am going to contact the company and see if they're replace it. I'll update this review after I receive their response. Update: Progressive was very responsive and immediately sent out a replacement base. Now I can use my vegetable keeper again! I am changing my rating as the company was very helpful and a problem with one item is most likely just a one off. I'll leave it at four stars as I did have to go through the hassle of getting a replacement base. Nevertheless, all's well that ends well.

It's nice to have washed blueberries in the refrigerator, ready to eat without looking for mold! This container really helps protect the fruit.

Too small for most berries' storage

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Ingredients Two (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1½ cups cooked bacon, crumbled and divided 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated 1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth. Add the dry ranch seasoning, ¾ cup of the crumbled bacon, and the chopped green onions. Mix until everything is well incorporated. Spread the remaining bacon crumbles evenly onto a clean work surface or plate. Using your hands, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Gently roll the cheese ball in the remaining bacon until it is completely coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. Serve chilled with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables. Tip: For the best flavor, make the cheese ball a few hours ahead of time or refrigerate overnight before serving.

I’ve been using this produce keeper for about two years now, and it’s one of those kitchen products I use all the time. I was tired of buying fresh fruits and vegetables only to throw them away because they went bad before we could eat them. I love that I can rinse produce right in the container, let it drain, adjust the vent depending on what I’m storing, and put it straight into the refrigerator. It really does help our produce stay fresh longer.

Ease of use

Je l’imaginais plus grand... mais parfait pour le reste

Keeps berries fresh for longer than just leaving them in the fridge in their original package!

Bought this hoping it would keep my strawberries fresh for longer, and it actually does work. I just wish it was a bit larger. They make a larger version, but it's meant for keeping salad greens. Definitely going to try that one out as well.

Perfect for keeping small portions of berries. Just a note, they last longer if not washed.

My berries keep for long time and I am very happy as it results in savings although the Berry Keeper does not come cheap.