Rhubarb is in season which not only means now is a great time to eat it but it is also a good time to buy it at the supermarkets. However, knowing where and how to store rhubarb is something many of us are not aware of. While we know rhubarb can be great to use … Read more
Food from the supermarket doesn’t always stay fresh, even if we store it correctly. But one person on the online forum site Reddit has shared their hack on keeping spinach fresh for longer. The post started: “Finally figured out how to extend the life of my fresh spinach to avoid waste and enjoy it longer! … Read more
Storing potatoes correctly will help them last longer than usual, specifically “more than three times as long”. Potatoes are an extremely versatile ingredient to cook with, but they often come in big bags and if not eaten quickly, they can sprout, turn green and end up in the bin. People used to think that the … Read more
Home insurance expert Chris Beasley shared the best hacks to organise the fridge to make your food last longer and save hundreds of pounds. He said that being organised means “you know where to find things and are less likely to have food that you’ve forgotten about languishing at the back of your fridge”. It … Read more
Storing vegetables the right way helps to slow down their rotting process – and that’s even the case with long-lasting vegetables like onions. Whether it’s the pungent taste of a red onion or the subtle presence of white onions, these vegetables are essential in cooking. From soups to homemade sauces, as well as in salads … Read more
Bananas are known for having a short life span and going brown before their time, but you can keep them fresher for longer by storing them in the fridge. It has often been a misconception that bananas need to be kept out of the fridge as it causes the skin to go black or brown, … Read more
It may seem like common sense to place carrots in your fridge crisper drawer, but this is the wrong way to store them as it will cause them to spoil quickly. Carrots need to be stored somewhere with a steady temperature to keep them fresh, and the drawer opening or closing constantly can cause them … Read more
It may seem like common sense to store lettuce and other leafy greens in the fridge after being bought, but there is a simple way to keep salads fresher for much longer Kristin Marr, a cooking expert and founder of Live Simply, has explained that lettuce is one of the most “notorious” vegetables for spoiling … Read more
Bananas are a staple in many people’s food shopping lists, yet few know the proper way to store fruit when home. There are so many food storage hacks out there that suggest gadgets or single-use plastics, but one expert has an entirely free alternative. Dr Jeffrey Brecht is a Postharvest Physiologist, an expert who is … Read more
A storage expert has settled the debate of whether to store eggs in the cupboard or keep them chilled in the fridge, declaring the fridge as the best place overall. However, even if you store your eggs in the fridge, the exact spot in the fridge could be the reason your eggs go rotten much … Read more
