You may want to think about what goes into your fridge as you could be wasting your money. If you store it wrong, it may spil faster and if you don’t use it in time, it will have to get chucked in the bin. The reminder to check storage instructions comes as experts at Which? … Read more
There is nothing worse than wanting to add a nice bit of crispy lettuce to your sandwich only to find it brown and limp. But there will be no more sad, soggy leaves if you follow this game-changing tip from waste management specialists Wheeldon Brothers. They said: “Wrapping freshly bought lettuce in tin foil before … Read more
During the summer, you might be tempted to chuck all your groceries into the fridge to keep them fresh. But beware, experts warn that some common food items should never see the inside of your refrigerator. The savvy team at consumer watchdog Which? has unveiled a list of five everyday foods that you should steer … Read more
Lettuce Lettuce grows quickly and easily, especially when planted in mild weather like early spring or fall. It does well in raised beds, the ground or a container. They need an abundance of sunlight and regular watering. They can also be harvested continuously. Radishes The root vegetable takes just weeks to grow. It’s best to … Read more
Cucumbers taste best when extra crunchy and fresh, whether you’re having them in salads, sandwiches or on their own. For keeping cucumbers delightfully crisp, it’s better to keep them whole as much as possible. Once sliced, the countdown begins. While storing cucumbers in the crisper drawer is a common move, a better method involves wrapping … Read more
The kitchen blog thekitchn.com put this method to the test and observed great results, ranking higher than all other methods with a perfect score of 10/10. Writer Ann Taylor Pittman explained: “On day eight, there was noticeable condensation on the inside walls of the bag, which worried me; the paper towels were moist, but the … Read more
Fruits and vegetables are notoriously hard to store, and can go bad very easily. But they are still needed to sustain a balanced diet. Thankfully, one Tiktoker has shared a great hack to keep food fresh for longer. Chef and recipe developer, Kat, took to her TikTok platform to show off her 10-days-old crunchy cucumber. … Read more
