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
Have you ever bought herbs from the supermarket and thought they ‘didn’t look as good on the shelves as they did when brought home?’ Well, one person has taken to the online forum site Reddit to ask for advice on how to keep herbs fresher for longer. In a thread titled: ‘Best way to keep … Read more
Do you ever feel like you go to the supermarket and when you get home the food doesn’t last as long? In particular when it comes to keeping fruit and veg fresh. While preserving food is something that we are all doing in a bid to keep bills down one person has taken to the … Read more
Tomatoes are a household staple and Brits eat 500,000 tonnes every year, but it is a notoriously difficult food to keep fresh. It can be annoying when tomatoes go begin to spoil only after a few days after being bought, but this is because most people do not know the correct way to store them. … 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 often feel like they ripen at lightning speed, but you can stop them from going spotty, mushy, and brown before their time if you know the correct way to store them. Mike, a cooking expert from Kitchen Tips Online, has shared there is a “special” food storage method to keep bananas yellow for much … Read more
Tomatoes are a staple ingredient that have a place in many cuisines around the world but they are not the longest lasting fruit. With the right storage techniques, tomatoes can stay fresh and flavourful for an extended period, enhancing the quality of meals and reducing food waste. Traditionally, the refrigerator has been the go-to storage … Read more
The kitchen blog thekitchn.com put this method to the test and observed great results, ranking higher than all other methods with a perfect score of 10/10. Writer Ann Taylor Pittman explained: “On day eight, there was noticeable condensation on the inside walls of the bag, which worried me; the paper towels were moist, but the … Read more
Avocados, hailed for their creamy texture and numerous health benefits, are a beloved breakfast staple for many. However, keeping them ripe and ready to eat can pose a challenge. With a short window between underripe and overripe, mastering the art of avocado storage is essential for avocado enthusiasts. Sarah Taylor, food hygiene expert at High … Read more
