How to keep lettuce fresher for much longer Lettuce needs to be kept away from moisture to last and needs to be stored in an environment that will prevent moisture build-up. The best way to store lettuce is in a container, which not only prevents moisture from spoiling lettuce but also protects it from other … Read more
Other Reddit advised on how they store their bananas. One person suggested: “When you buy them, buy different bananas at different stages of ripeness, just take a couple off many different bunches to achieve this.” Another added: “Cut them up and store them in your fridge or freezer.” A third commented: “Hang them from a … Read more
“Ordinarily I would just freeze my bread to get around this, but I’m living with two guys who basically only eat frozen meals, so freezer space is at a bit of a premium. I’ve probably thrown out seven loaves of bread since moving for this same reason and it’s just a huge waste and inconvenience. … Read more
It may seem common sense to store tomatoes in the fridge, but this actually might be the worst place to keep them if you do not know the correct storage method. Tomatoes need to be stored differently depending on their ripening process, and if green and unripened the the worst place to keep them is … Read more
Another berated the user and commented: “Why are you leaving it for several years at this point? You could always eat it earlier.” A third said: “Dry pasta will last for years as is without a problem. I’ve had pasta in the box that was up to 5 years after expiration (stored in controlled temperatures) … Read more
Keeping certain ingredients fresh in the fridge doesn’t seem to last long and the last thing you want to do is throw them away. Especially when it comes to spinach, fish and in particular lettuce. One person posted on the online forum Reddit to ask the question: “How to keep lettuce fresh in the refrigerator?” … Read more
What to do Despite poaching being a more delicate way of cooking an egg compared to boiling, it is pretty simple to do. First of all, make sure the water is simmering, you don’t want it at boiling temperature before placing the eggs in. If you use cold eggs, this will help keep your timings … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good roast potato? If you’re like us and tucking into them every Sunday is part of a ritual roast dinner then we have a brilliant hack for you. It can be tricky to get the right roast potato. Especially crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. But there is … Read more
Onions and garlic are spoiling before they should be as many people are unknowingly storing these vegetables in the wrong place WRAP, a British charity dedicated to cutting down on food waste, has discovered UK households are throwing away 6.7 million tonnes of food per year, and over 60 percent of that food could have … Read more
It seems obvious to store your vegetables in the refrigerator, but it turns out this is the wrong place to keep certain veggies fresh and will cause them to spoil much more quickly. There is nothing worse than doing a food shop only for your ingredients such as potatoes, onions and garlic to taste strange, … Read more
