Forget the old wives’ tales about wrapping banana stems in cling film as an Express reader has given us the inside scoop on a “more effective” storage hack – plunging the stalks into water. They claim: “A simple and cheaper way of making bananas last longer is to immerse the stalk end in water. Ours … Read more
Bananas are one type of produce households need to store properly or they will end up with a brown banana very quickly. While many people put their over-ripened bananas to great use for delicious banana bread recipes, there are only so many of them you can bake. A perfect banana is ideal for topping off … Read more
Bananas are a staple in many people’s food shopping lists, yet few know the proper way to store fruit when home. There are so many food storage hacks out there that suggest gadgets or single-use plastics, but one expert has an entirely free alternative. Dr Jeffrey Brecht is a Postharvest Physiologist, an expert who is … Read more
