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
Storing onions in the fridge can lead to disaster; they become soft or soggy as the cold, damp conditions prompt the onions to turn their starch into sugars, eventually turning your onions mushy. For long-lasting produce, find a spot that’s dark, cool, dry, and has plenty of air circulation. Kitchen cupboards might be a tempting … Read more
Onions don’t typically have a short shelf life but they can quickly go off if they’re kept in the wrong place. While many people think that a kitchen counter or cupboard is fine for this fragrant root vegetable, there’s more to it when it comes to proper food storage. A good way to tell if … 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
