Onions are a staple vegetable in many households, used in meals to add both flavour and texture. However, when a whole onion isn’t used, or if you’ve had them sitting in your cupboards for ages, it can be hard to know how to store the other half. Many people may opt to store them in … Read more
Onions and garlic will go mushy when stored in the fridge as the conditions will be too cold and humid, causing the vegetables to become too soft or even become mouldy if they absorb too much moisture. For best results, onions and garlic should be kept in a cool, dark and well-ventilated area of the … Read more
In his informative video on YouTube, Jerry James Stone revealed the best food storage hack to make onions last for up to “six months”. The versatile vegetable, which is the base for many recipes, should not be stored in the refrigerator, as it “will get mushy and rot really quickly.” Mr Stone added that onions … Read more
Onions and garlic are staple vegetables in winter for making soups or stews, but it can be frustrating to be in the middle of a recipe and discover these key ingredients have spoiled. Holly, an expert from 1 Million Women, has shared that onions and garlic often rot and become mushy before their expiration date … Read more
Onions are a hardy ingredient which lasts a long time but if stored in the wrong place, they can cause other nearby produce to spoil or even go mouldy long before their expiration date. Sara Nelson, a cook and founder of Real Balanced has shared that onions need to be stored far away from potatoes … Read more
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
Nothing is more disappointing than being in the middle of cooking and realising onions have become soft, mushy or even mouldy but this often happens if they are not stored properly. Karen Lamar, an expert from Organic Cotton Mart has shared that onions should never be placed in the fridge or on your kitchen counter … Read more
Onions are a staple vegetable in many households, used in many meals to add flavour and texture. However, when a whole one isn’t used, it can be hard to know how to store the other half, with many opting for foil or clingfilm. Keeping them in the fridge also isn’t recommended, as they aren’t a … Read more
Now that the weather is getting colder many people will be making their favourite stews, soups or other cosy dishes – and one staple ingredient in most hearty recipes is onions. Nothing is worse than reaching for a vegetable only to discover it has spoiled before its expiry date, but you can help make onions … Read more
Farmers and storage experts alike recommend keeping onions in a dry, well-ventilated spot in the house. Bruce L Frasier, president of Texas-based Dixondale Farms, which has been producing onions since 1913 told Yahoo! Life: “Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location, such as a garage or cellar. “Place them in mesh bags or netting … Read more
