Keep lettuce fresh for weeks by storing it using £2 kitchen staple

Keep lettuce fresh for weeks by storing it using £2 kitchen staple

There’s finally a way to keep your lettuce from wilting within days of you buying it. It seems like salad weather is well and truly behind us as the UK slips into autumnal wind and rain and says goodbye to the sun. But that doesn’t mean we have to fully bid farewell to lettuce. The … Read more

Keep lettuce ‘crisp’ and ‘fresh’ for one month longer with easy food storage hack

Keep lettuce ‘crisp’ and ‘fresh’ for one month longer with easy food storage hack

Lettuce and other leafy greens are notorious for having a short shelf life, but there is a simple way to stop them from going soggy, wilted and brown after only a few days.  The reason lettuce begins spoiling quickly after being bought from the supermarket is that it has a high water content, as moisture … Read more

‘Miracle’ lettuce storage tip keeps it fresh for 2 weeks

‘Miracle’ lettuce storage tip keeps it fresh for 2 weeks

Lettuce is hard to buy in bulk when following a healthy diet as it tends to wilt away in a matter of days. When the bright green, crisp leaves wilt away, it’s hard to find a reason to incorporate it into a meal. That said, lettuce can be stored in a way that keeps it … Read more

Lettuce will keep fresh for one week longer with this ‘easy’ five minute storage method

Lettuce will keep fresh for one week longer with this ‘easy’ five minute storage method

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

Lettuce will stay fresh for six weeks if stored properly – stop it going mouldy or wilting

Lettuce will stay fresh for six weeks if stored properly – stop it going mouldy or wilting

Lettuce is the perfect addition to any crisp salad or tasty sandwich but it can be frustrating when it begins to wilt only days after being bought.  Amy Cross, a cook who teaches people how to save money on food shopping on her website The Cross Legacy, has said lettuce spoils quickly if it is … Read more

Lettuce will stay at ‘maximise freshness’ for 10 days with ‘simple’ food storage method

Lettuce will stay at ‘maximise freshness’ for 10 days with ‘simple’ food storage method

How to keep lettuce fresher for much longer Lettuce needs to be kept away from moisture to last and needs to be stored in an environment that will prevent moisture build-up.  The best way to store lettuce is in a container, which not only prevents moisture from spoiling lettuce but also protects it from other … Read more

Lettuce keeps fresher for longer in the fridge with tip that ‘works great’

Lettuce keeps fresher for longer in the fridge with tip that ‘works great’

Keeping certain ingredients fresh in the fridge doesn’t seem to last long and the last thing you want to do is throw them away. Especially when it comes to spinach, fish and in particular lettuce. One person posted on the online forum Reddit to ask the question: “How to keep lettuce fresh in the refrigerator?” … Read more

Lettuce can be kept ‘crispy and fresh’ for up to 30 days – stop it going soggy

Lettuce can be kept ‘crispy and fresh’ for up to 30 days – stop it going soggy

Lettuce is the perfect crispy addition to your sandwiches or salads, but it can be incredibly frustrating when it begins spoiling only after a few days. If your leafy greens are going brown, slimy or soggy before their time then it may be because you are storing them wrong. Lettuce is a delicate vegetable with … Read more

Storage hack keep lettuce fresh for ‘weeks’ and saves on fridge space

Storage hack keep lettuce fresh for ‘weeks’ and saves on fridge space

Lettuce and bagged salad leaves have a short shelf life once bought home from the supermarket, with many kinds prone to turning brown, wilted or soggy. When stored in the fridge wrapped up in its original packaging, lettuce is nearly impossible to try and keep at its best for more than a few days. But … Read more