Through the hot summer months in our kitchen, my partner and I are in a constant battle against armies of fruit flies—a new battalion each day. Looking for a way to to save our batch of just-picked blueberries, I stumbled on a simple, classic solution.
Above: June Home Supply is a go-to for pretty yet wholly practical essentials, like this Linen Food Cover, made from woven abaca (or hemp) fibers and designed to fit over summer fruit bowls or platters.Above: Use the food cover indoors, on the kitchen counter, or outdoors, on a picnic or an al fresco dinner table, to keep flies at bay.Above: The food cover comes in two sizes: The small ($60.40) is 9.8 inches long and 7.8 inches wide, and the medium ($88.60) is 19.7 inches long and 12.6 inches wide. To care for the covers, wipe with a damp cloth and, the shop suggests, leave to dry outside.
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