Five things to consider when storing your potatoes 1. Give them proper air flow Ideally you should store loose potatoes in a mesh bag, carboard box, basket, paper bag or another well-ventilated container. This is because potatoes release carbon dioxide and water in the form of a vapor, which would make a tightly sealed bag … Read more
According to Tesco Real Food there is a simple method to stop potatoes from sprouting for half of the year. With the cost of living eating into people’s pockets, throwing away sprouting spuds is a no-no. While sprouting potatoes aren’t harmful to eat (unless they have turned green), if you lob off the tubers, the … Read more
If you don’t store your celery correctly, it tends to get limp and lose its characteristic crunch. Known to be a versatile vegetable, it can be used in everything from a green juice to a tuna salad sandwich or Bloody Mary recipe. Part of the Apiaceae family along with carrots, fennel, parsnips, as well as … Read more
How to revive crystallized honey You can bring your honey back to life by pouring it into a bowl, adding warm water, and gently stirring until it reaches your desired consistency, Martha Stewart says. However, like the honey-making process itself, it requires patience because it can up to 45 minutes, depending on the degree of … Read more
Produce to buy frozen to reduce grocery bill and prolong shelf-life 1. Peas Whether throwing it in stir-fry or pasta, peas are the perfect veggie to throw into a meal for “a pop of color and dose of essential nutrients.” With fresh peas only lasting about a week in the refrigerator, frozen veggies can last … Read more
People were horrified when a video on why you should absolutely be washing your vegetables went viral. The video on TikTok took the platform by storm when a popular creator, @andrelifehack, demonstrated themselves washing their broccoli and multiple black bugs wriggled out of the florets. Viewers were grossed out by what they saw and vowed … Read more
If you do a weekly food shop, the last thing you would want is for food to go off before your next trip to the supermarket. Not only are browned bananas not great to eat unless you are planning to bake a treat, the fruit may release fluid that causes a mess in the fruit … Read more
Eggs are so versatile: scrambled, poached, boiled, or fried eggs are all delicious, and they are even key in baking. When it comes to storing eggs, you may see beautiful spiral egg holders that would look great in your kitchen, but experts advise against this method for storing eggs. The British Lion, the UK’s food … Read more
While a pack of four garlic bulbs at Aldi only cost 95p, sprouting cloves could mean throwing away the ingredient far too often before getting the chance to use it in your cooking. Instead of physically throwing garlic (and therefore money) away in the bin, which leads to unnecessary waste, learn the best food storage … Read more
On his lifestyle hacks TikTok channel @mike_phoenix64, Mike Phoenix, shared a “secret” function of the plastic inside the Terry’s Chocolate Orange box. Mike said: “I was today years old when I discovered this hack,” and proceeded to show how the plastic inside the box can be used as a chocolate display. He opened the iconic … Read more
