You should not store apples next to this common kitchen staple, according to experts. Knowing which fresh produce items can be safely stored together-and what fruits and vegetables should never be too close. Experts say that understanding which types of produce can and can’t safely be stored near each other will maximize your foods’ longevity. … Read more
In June, 1899, Sabine Baring-Gould, an English rector, collector of folk songs, and author of a truly prodigious quantity of prose, was putting the finishing touches on “A Book of the West,” a two-volume study of Devon and Cornwall. Baring-Gould, who had fifteen children and kept a tame bat, wrote more than a thousand literary … Read more
Apples are a staple fruit, beloved by many for their juiciness and crunch. But few things can be more annoying for apple lovers than finding brown mushy spots on the fruit. To combat that, a time-honoured preservation technique has resurfaced, offering a simple yet effective solution. Dry, aerated substances such as sawdust, grains, heat-dried sand, … Read more
