‘Life-saving’ one ingredient tip that stops food going bad and adds flavour

A woman has shared her “life-saving” storage hack that stops food going bad – and it only needs one simple ingredient. While a squeeze of zesty lemon can add a splash of extra flavour to your meal, it can also be a bit wasteful if you don’t make the most out of the fruit. However, … Read more

Preserve ‘ready to wilt’ kitchen herbs for ‘up to a month’ with an easy storage hack

It works for herbs like rosemary, sage, thyme, and oregano. Softer herbs like mint, basil and dill don’t keep as well with this method. You’ll need an ice cube tray, as well as olive oil or your favourite cooking oil. Remove the herbs from the stalk and roughly chop them into pieces. Place the herbs … Read more

Bananas will stay ‘fresh for longer’ with easy hack using cheap household item

Bananas release a gas called ethylene which is what makes it ripen. That gas is released by the stems, so wrapping them up slows the release of ethylene. Another way to keep them ripe is by submerging them in water.  In water, the bananas are not exposed to oxygen, which speeds up ethylene production.  Placing … Read more