Gordon Ramsay’s lemon tart is topped with berries for the ultimate summer dessert

350g raspberries150g blueberries1 tsp sherry vinegarHandful mint, leaves, finely shredded Method Grate the zest of three lemons finely into a bowl. Cut all the lemons in half and use a fork to extract their juice and pulp into the bowl along with the zest—don’t worry about the seeds. Crack the eggs into another bowl, then … Read more

Mary Berry’s fruity ice cream is so easy, you’ll feel like you cheated

284ml carton double cream 500g carton good-quality ready made custard 100g golden caster sugar 100ml / 3½ fl oz dark rum, plus 1 tbsp extra 170g packet dried berries and cherries (or same weight mix of dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries and raisins) Don’t miss… Whip the cream in a large bowl until it is softly … Read more

How to make ‘delicate’ berries last ‘much longer’ in the refrigerator

“Berries are probably the most delicate product, and if not properly stored, they can deteriorate in a day,” she said. To see the video, click here. She tested several methods over a period of six months to find which storing hack worked the best. There was one that worked better than the rest. First, she … Read more

Berries stay fresh and won’t go mouldy with cheap and simple storage methods

If you plan on using the berries within a day of buying them then you can leave them covered on a kitchen worktop. But the best place to store them is in the fridge which can stop them from spoiling so quickly. Just remember not to wash the berries until you plan to eat or … Read more

Money-saving berry storage tip to keep ‘fresh for longer’ and fight off ‘mould’

There is nothing worse than dropping a generous sum on berries just for them to mould and rot within days. Plus, produce can be expensive, which is why you want to make sure you’re storing it properly to prolong its shelf life for as long as possible. Instead of just shoving it away into your … Read more

Keep strawberries ‘fresh and perfect’ for two weeks – stop them going mouldy or spoiling

The best method to store berries and make them last longer  You can make berries such as strawberries, blueberries or grapes last longer by trying out a simple washing method. Nicole said: “So now I’m really gonna blow your mind. Suppose you bought berries in bulk and you’re not gonna eat them in a few … Read more