On Wed, 12 Aug 2015 11:16:21 -0700 (PDT), Helpful person
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> On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 12:56:47 PM UTC-4, sf wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Aug 2015 08:21:50 -0700 (PDT), Helpful person
> >
> > > On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 10:23:15 AM UTC-4, Kalmia wrote:
> > > > On Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 9:37:11 AM UTC-4, Helpful person wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Why not leave them out on the counter and let them air dry? That's what I do and they last indefinitely.
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > How many days before they start to shrivel?
> > > >
> > > > Besides, I like my counters Sahara clear. But, I may give it a try with the next new batch.
> > >
> > > They start to shrivel fairly soon, maybe about three days, but they can still be used directly. I find they get fully dried in about ten days.
> > >
> > How many pounds do you buy at a time?
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> > sf
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> Usually about 12 ounces. They're usually packaged so I can't buy fewer.
>
OK, that's what I do too. I can buy loose or packaged, whole or
sliced. I usually just buy packaged, sliced because that's what I'm
going to slice them anyway. Most of my meals involve a lot of prep
work, so eliminating one step is fine by me.

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sf