Hardy and long-lasting, onions are generally good to eat for a couple of months after they’ve been purchased, albeit after peeling back a few layers or discarding a slightly browned top. Some people may turn to the fridge when cupboard storage doesn’t provide longevity, but this is a recipe for disaster. They turn soft and … Read more
It may seem like common sense to keep your vegetables in a drawer in your fridge, but this is one of the worst places to store your onions. Onions have a high water content and the humid and cold environment in the fridge will make them much soggier and softer which will cause them to … Read more
Potatoes aren’t the only vegetables that are prone to sprouting as onions are very similar. The fragrant food is commonly known for turning brown, mushy and sometimes rotten when stored incorrectly, but small stems are another phenomenon. Green stems are a surefire sign of sprouting on white onions in particular and can be a grey … Read more
Should you store onions in the fridge? Merissa, a cooking expert and creator of Little House Living, shared that the humid environment can lead to onions becoming soft, mushy, and even mouldy before their time. She said: “While whole onions can be stored in a fridge, it is not recommended. That is because whole raw … Read more
Onions come in all shapes and sizes but the hardest ones to store are those that are large and white, brown, or red. Despite being quite a tough root vegetable, the watery core can turn bruised and mushy with improper storage, even in the coolest, darkest kitchen cupboard. While most onions will keep for a … Read more
