Buying fruit from the supermarket only for it to go brown and mushy after a few days can drive you bananas, but there is a simple way to keep them fresh and yellow for much longer. Bananas tend to spoil quickly as they have thin skin which bruises easily and a high sugar content which … Read more
Challenging the storage myth that bananas should steer clear of the chilly confines of a fridge, it turns out this isn’t always the case. Yes, they might lose their sunny yellow appeal but don’t dismiss these brown-clad fruits too hastily. Linda Tyler, a trusted name in the culinary world with her cookbook and a popular … Read more
Forget the old wives’ tales about wrapping banana stems in cling film as an Express reader has given us the inside scoop on a “more effective” storage hack – plunging the stalks into water. They claim: “A simple and cheaper way of making bananas last longer is to immerse the stalk end in water. Ours … Read more
Bananas are one type of produce households need to store properly or they will end up with a brown banana very quickly. While many people put their over-ripened bananas to great use for delicious banana bread recipes, there are only so many of them you can bake. A perfect banana is ideal for topping off … Read more
Food storage hacks are a great way to help curb waste but when it comes to things like bananas, it can seem like a losing battle. Most people store the curved, yellow fruits in a bowl on the kitchen counter or table, but quickly see them go off in a matter of days. In fact, … Read more
