How to keep potatoes fresh for ‘up to 6 months’ without spoilage

How to keep potatoes fresh for ‘up to 6 months’ without spoilage

Potatoes are the base of many hearty dishes and one of the most versatile accompaniments in the culinary world. That’s why, when storing this beloved vegetable at home, knowing where and how to keep it can go a long way. Food blogger Jerry James Stone has the perfect solution to help you achieve the ideal … Read more

How to keep potatoes fresh longer so they don’t sprout, wrinkle or turn green

How to keep potatoes fresh longer so they don’t sprout, wrinkle or turn green

Despite being purchased from the ambient sections of supermarkets, many people tend to stash them in cupboards or dark spaces at home. However, they should be stored differently. Just like when storing bananas, research suggests refrigerating potatoes can remarkably extend their shelf life by at least six months. Astoundingly, nearly half a million tonnes of … Read more

Potatoes will stay fresh ‘all winter’ long without them rotting

Potatoes will stay fresh ‘all winter’ long without them rotting

Households throw away 1.96kg of food per day, on average, which is equivalent to eight meals per week, according to The Eco Experts. Unsurprisingly, fresh produce, namely fruit and vegetables, are among the most common items wasted by Britons, and potatoes top the chart. Data shared by WRAP revealed that a staggering 4,400,000 potatoes are … Read more

How to keep potatoes fresh: Stop them from sprouting by storing them next to ‘friend’

How to keep potatoes fresh: Stop them from sprouting by storing them next to ‘friend’

In a TikTok video, home and cooking guru @lifetips669 shared practical tips to extend the life of your produce, including how to keep potatoes fresh for longer. The content creator revealed an interesting pairing: storing potatoes with apples can help delay sprouting. “Vegetable vendors will never tell you these food storage tips,” the lifestyle Tiktoker … Read more

Chef shares how to keep potatoes fresh for longer – avoids them sprouting too

Chef shares how to keep potatoes fresh for longer – avoids them sprouting too

Food storage hacks are very useful for keeping fresh produce from going bad quickly. One food item that needs to be stored properly so they can last for months is potatoes. The humble and dependable spud has to be one of the top kitchen staples of all time, loved for its versatility – giving us … Read more

How to keep potatoes fresh: Food storage hack for ‘potato perfection’

How to keep potatoes fresh: Food storage hack for ‘potato perfection’

Have you ever noticed your potatoes developing a greenish hue? Mike said that the green coating is from light, and it’s toxic. To keep potatoes fresh for up to 10 weeks, Mike suggests keeping them in your basement or a root cellar. If you don’t have access to those, you can keep your potatoes in … Read more