Because mother nature worked way too hard to make them just a garnish.
Green onions, or scallions, are known for their mellow-onion taste and gorgeous garnishing. But there are SO many more ways to use green onions, many of which will elevate your dishes in an easy, healthy way. Let's take a look!

1. Curry - Curry is the answer to e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. The mix of savory and sweet spices in the curry pair perfectly with the mild-bite of the green onions. Try this recipe and let us know how you like it!
2. Salad Dressing - Greens on greens! Green onions make a perfect, zippy, summery dressing. This recipe calls for using only the greens.
3. Stir-Fry - A great addition to fried rice or it can be a star on its own! This Mushroom and Green Onion Stir Fry recipe looks awesome, but you could also throw them in to any stir-fry for extra flavor, crunch, and a pop of color.
4. Pancakes - Say whaaat? Yes, you can make delicious, savory pancakes with green onions! These pancakes look seriously amazing and they are pretty simple to make, too! 
5. Grill 'em - Yeah, char marks look good on veggies, too. Lightly oil and salt a bunch of scallions and just toss them right on the grill (or grill pan). You can also use a grill tray if you are nervous that they will fall through, or are not an *expert* griller (like me). Grill for 3-5 minutes and enjoy!

How do you like using your green onions in the kitchen? Leave a comment below!

Vegetables generally become limp because they are dehydrated. Even if veggies are kept in the fridge, they are still prone to dehydration through evaporation. Veggie drawers, or "crisper drawers", prevent humidity from escaping which extend the life of your veggies, although may still allow gradual dehydration. Best solution to prevent or cure the notorious veggie limp?

Water.

That's right, our vegetables are just thirsty! Allowing a short time for vegetables to rehydrate will dramatically improve their quality. Fortunately, it only takes about a half hour/hour and the veggie limp is cured. Much faster than a trip to the grocery store! 

Ahhhh, much better!

I let mine sit in a Tupperware in the fridge for a few hours before dinner preparation. If you decide to leave them in for a few hours like me or overnight, make sure you change the water and rinse the vegetable as there can be yucky build-up in the water. This build-up is totally fine, and most certainly will not harm you! Just make sure you give them a good rinse.

If after your successful revival you are still not ready to cook/consume, keep them in a dry, sealed Tupperware. Keeping them in the water 12+ hours can make them rot, and trust me, after your time and dedication put fourth, the last thing you want to do is see your precious vegetable rot! 

Now you have completed the Vegetable Revival 101 course, congratulations! We hope this helps combating your kitchen food waste and minimizes unnecessary trips to the grocery store. Let us know how you extend the life of your veggies in the comments below!

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Hello! We are FreshFix, a team of Buffalonians on a mission to provide locally-grown produce and artisan foods to our neighbors. Many people want to support local but do not have time to browse the Farmers' Market or may not enjoy the mystery component to a CSA share. That's where we come in! FreshFix offers completely customizable boxes of locally-grown produce delivered right to your door. We also offer add-on products such as meat, dairy, eggs, bread, pasta, and sweets. The best part is, you can skip your weekly box if you are traveling or maybe you harvested a good bounty from your garden.

FreshFix is more than a produce delivery company. It encourages healthy and sustainable lifestyles by providing a convenient way for people to access fresh produce and offering healthy recipes in the weekly customer newsletter. FreshFix also supports local farmers by purchasing produce from farms in and around Buffalo, NY and featuring add-on products from local artisans. Through FreshFix, it's easy to enjoy local, quality produce without the time or commitment. ​

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Ordering FreshFix is easy! Just head to our website, enter your information and voila! An email is sent out on Friday afternoons that explains what is in each box for the following week. At the same time, the Webstore opens, and you are able to add-on or swap any product until Sunday evening. Don't like radishes? Swap for lettuce instead, or be adventurous and select "Surprise Swap" and we will throw in our favorite pick for that week.  Or even better, build your own box from over 100 items in our webstore.  The best part is you are able to customize your delivery schedule and skip any week without charge. Maybe you are traveling, or maybe you went HARD at the Farmer's Market that week... we aren't judging!

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