It may seem like common sense to store your potatoes in a cupboard or a storage bin after unpacking your shopping, but there is a simpler way to keep them fresher for longer. Luke Willcox, an expert from Seasonal Spuds, has shared that contrary to popular belief, potatoes are best kept in the fridge to … Read more
Onions and garlic are spoiling before they should be as many people are unknowingly storing these vegetables in the wrong place WRAP, a British charity dedicated to cutting down on food waste, has discovered UK households are throwing away 6.7 million tonnes of food per year, and over 60 percent of that food could have … 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
It seems obvious to store your vegetables in the refrigerator, but it turns out this is the wrong place to keep certain veggies fresh and will cause them to spoil much more quickly. There is nothing worse than doing a food shop only for your ingredients such as potatoes, onions and garlic to taste strange, … Read more
Nutritionist Leanne Ely, known as @savingdinner on TikTok, shared with her followers the “three gross foods you should never eat,” providing explanations for her choices. While her least favoured foods are very common choices for most, the expert explained the little-known reasons she kept them out of her diet. “Three things as a nutritionist I’ll … Read more
Bananas release a gas called ethylene which is what makes it ripen. That gas is released by the stems, so wrapping them up slows the release of ethylene. Another way to keep them ripe is by submerging them in water. In water, the bananas are not exposed to oxygen, which speeds up ethylene production. Placing … Read more
Whether you are putting it on your porridge or spreading it on a tasty scone, honey is always handy to have stored away in your kitchen. While honey can last a very long time thanks to its high sugar content, there is a risk of it crystallizing if not stored properly in the right place. … Read more
It is an art to make your produce last as long as possible. Thankfully, humans have been looking for hacks since the beginning of time to prevent their bananas from browning. Whether buying it green to prolong its shelf life or hanging it to prevent it from bruising and ripening, through trial and error, humans … Read more
Fruits and vegetables are notoriously hard to store, and can go bad very easily. But they are still needed to sustain a balanced diet. Thankfully, one Tiktoker has shared a great hack to keep food fresh for longer. Chef and recipe developer, Kat, took to her TikTok platform to show off her 10-days-old crunchy cucumber. … Read more
