Milk stays fresh for longer when stored in the best kitchen spot – avoid the fridge door

Milk stays fresh for longer when stored in the best kitchen spot – avoid the fridge door

Milk is a priority on every shopping list, as most people cannot survive a morning without a cup of tea or coffee, but many people may not realise they are storing this dairy product incorrectly.  Kelsie, an expert from Alberta Milk, has shared that you should always avoid keeping milk inside the fridge door as … Read more

‘Proper’ way to store carrots will keep them fresh for months – never in a fridge drawer

‘Proper’ way to store carrots will keep them fresh for months – never in a fridge drawer

Carrots are an essential part of many people’s food shops, and they usually have a lengthy shelf life. However, there is nothing more annoying than buying fresh vegetables only to discover they have turned mouldy or slimy. This can be due to a number of reasons, including storing them in certain locations which they do … Read more

‘Double’ the lifespan of avocados with experts’ 15p storage tip

‘Double’ the lifespan of avocados with experts’ 15p storage tip

Avocados have earned a reputation for being temperamental, especially with the ripening process. Even once they do ripen, they don’t stay price for long, turning brown and mushy. Karl Graham, a food storage expert at Click Storage, has unveiled how to “double” an avocado’s lifespan. The simple process uses scientific reactions to preserve the inside … Read more

Keep lemons fresh for a month by storing them in certain way in fridge

Keep lemons fresh for a month by storing them in certain way in fridge

Many households often find themselves having to buy lemons in bulk, or maybe only needing to juice half for their latest dish. And while they can last a while in your fruit bowl, before long they will begin to shrink and go wrinkly. But it seems there is a way to store your lemons that … Read more

How to preserve boiled eggs: Try easy 1-ingredient method

How to preserve boiled eggs: Try easy 1-ingredient method

Boiled eggs are a filling and nutritious snack to have on hand, but their strong smell can make your fridge smell funny. There are simple ways to preserve eggs and keep them fresh, which an expert has shared with Express.co.uk in an exclusive interview. Vlatka lake, storage expert at Space Station, said: “If you leave hard-boiled eggs … Read more

Bananas will keep fresh for ‘six months’ by storing them in an unexpected place

Bananas will keep fresh for ‘six months’ by storing them in an unexpected place

Freezing ripe bananas extends the longevity of the fruit by six months (and more) but there’s a way to do it correctly. Instead of placing the whole bunch of bananas in the freezer, or each banana in the freezer, you need to peel them. A peeled banana must be sliced and placed on a single … Read more

‘Revive’ old fruit and veg with ‘easy’ ways to prevent food waste

‘Revive’ old fruit and veg with ‘easy’ ways to prevent food waste

When it comes to preserving food and keeping it for as long as possible it is something that we are all making more effort with. The cost of living has seen more and more people penny-pinching to cut food waste. Thankfully, there are many ways you can change your routine and use up all of … Read more

Keep milk fresher for longer using simple storage method

Keep milk fresher for longer using simple storage method

While many of us are penny-pinching and trying to keep food bills as low as possible, it is no wonder people are trying to ensure their food and drink items keep fresher for longer. And one person has asked for advice on the online forum site Reddit about storing milk. In a thread titled: How … Read more

This spinach storage hack will let you keep it weeks beyond best by date

This spinach storage hack will let you keep it weeks beyond best by date

PopSugar has a solution that will let you keep it for weeks. Instead of throwing it out, you can freeze it instead. When your spinach is past its prime – but before it tastes bad – blend it up in a puree with some water and keep it in the freezer. Pour the spinach puree … Read more