Cucumbers are a common addition to salads and sandwiches, but they can quickly become soggy and soft if not stored correctly. A chef has shared a clever storage hack to help cucumber lovers keep their fruit and vegetables crisp and fresh for longer. Chef Kathleen Ashmore, who goes by the moniker @katcancook on TikTok, has … Read more
It’s one of the staples in every shopping basket along with milk and cheese – but supermarket shoppers are being urged to avoid one common yoghurt pitfall in a bid to help Mother Earth. If you want to turn your yoghurt into yog-help, there is one quick change you can make to your yoghurt shopping … Read more
When it comes to storing foods in the fridge, each shelf and compartment is designed for specific items. Salah Sun, Head of Product Management at Beko UK – a leading manufacturer of fridge freezers and other large home appliances – said: “You will be surprised by how much you can reduce your food waste by … Read more
An estimated 9.5 million tonnes of food is thrown away in the UK each year which is a staggering amount considering the amount of food banks which are located across the country. The statistic has thereby made the nation the highest producer of food waste in Europe. This is according to the UK’s leading waste … Read more
A TikTok user has shared how we are storing one common food all wrong and stopping them from keeping fresher for longer. The item is bananas. Lottie Dalziel, who goes under the TikTok username @lottiedalziel, has shared how to store the fruit. Dalziel, a sustainability expert, explained that people should keep the fruit in bunches. … Read more
If you’re keen to keep your apples fresher for longer, storing them separately could be the answer, according to experts at NRC Business Waste. They suggest that individually wrapping each apple can prevent one rotten fruit from ruining the rest. Paul Jackson of NRC Business Waste, a company specialising in waste management and eco-friendly alternatives … Read more
Strawberries are best enjoyed when they’re firm, sweet, and perfectly ripe. Unfortunately, this peak freshness doesn’t last long, and many strawberries quickly become soft and mushy. However, food storage experts from NRC Business Waste have shared an “imperative” storage rule that can extend the shelf life of strawberries by weeks. When selecting a punnet of … Read more
Sauce can not only add to the flavour of many meals, however, it is important to remember there are health implications to where homeowners store the item. Many people own some sort of condiment in their homes and have a particular favourite that they enjoy. However, one of the oldest household debates is whether to … Read more
Cheese should last a long time when stored properly but it can be annoying having to throw it away if has become crusty, brick-hard or even mouldy. The reason cheese goes bad is that it will dry out if left uncovered as it needs moisture to stay fresh, but leaving it without its wrapping can … Read more
Mushrooms are a classic kitchen staple whether it’s for a spag bol, a pizza topping or a nice slow cooker soup – but they can be a pain to keep from going off. It seems like mushrooms last just days before turning slimy and rubbery and mushy, and before you know it you’re throwing half … Read more
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