Fresh leafy greens are a staple during the spring and summer months, ideal for bulking out salads or pairing with a BBQ. Allen Civlak, CEO of Mary’s Flour Sack Towels, explained how consumers can extend their shelf life of leafy greens by up to 10 days. The expert explained: “A moist flour sack towel can … Read more
Fresh greens are known for wilting and spoiling fast, typically within two days of buying them, which can be frustrating, especially when trying to minimise food waste and food costs. Fortunately, there are several cost-effective ways to keep them fresher for longer, including a 50p flour sack towel hack. CEO of Mary’s Kitchen Flour Sack … Read more
Storing lettuce properly is something that many households struggle with as the vegetable can decay quickly – often turning soggy and gathering nasty odours. For anyone wanting to keep an iceberg lettuce head, romaine lettuce or a bag of salad fresh and crispy, there is a method that “100 percent works”. Mike from Kitchen Tips … Read more
Sometimes it seems like salads made in restaurants are just so much better than the ones made at home. But if you have tried your best to recreate your favourite salad order and find that your own is still falling short, it might be because of limp or bruised lettuce. To have deliciously crisp, cold … Read more
The main threats to your bagged lettuce going bad fast are moisture and warm temperatures, so ensure it is stored in a consistently dry and cool place. Also faced with this problem, a content creator took to TikTok to show people what she does to ensure her lettuce stays fresh for up to a month. … Read more
Vegetables need to be stored correctly for them to last weeks and sometimes even months. It doesn’t surface just shoving the vegetables in the fridge and hoping for the best, especially when it comes to lettuce. Bagged salad leaves and heads of lettuce don’t have a long shelf life once they are stuck in the … Read more
