We have found that letting fruit rest under a light cloth at room temperature prevents fruit flies and allows the fruit to slowly become ripe. One unexpected benefit is that when you draw the cloth aside, the fruit’s aroma rushes up at you and makes your mouth water. This is the first summer we have begun using this method. We will continue to test and observe to see if the perceived benefits hold up over the long haul.
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