This simple storage method will keep salad fresh for longer

Making food last for as long as possible is something we are all trying to do in order to cut costs on our food bills. In particular, fresh food like fruit and veg that go bad very quickly. Salad, whether it is lettuce, cabbage or spinach, tends to wilt pretty quickly. However, one person on … Read more

Mary Berry’s chicken, avocado and bacon salad is an easy lunch to grab on the go

For the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the cooked chicken to the dressing and coat. Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Cook the bacon in a pan until crisp and golden brown. Set aside on a paper towel … Read more

Lettuce will stay at ‘maximise freshness’ for 10 days with ‘simple’ food storage method

How to keep lettuce fresher for much longer Lettuce needs to be kept away from moisture to last and needs to be stored in an environment that will prevent moisture build-up.  The best way to store lettuce is in a container, which not only prevents moisture from spoiling lettuce but also protects it from other … Read more

Meghan Markle’s ‘simple’ salad recipe that ‘tastes like summer’

Instructions Dressing Place orange juice, zest, basil leaves, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined Salad Place butter in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add farro and toast for about 5 minutes. Add water then cover with lid. Reduce to low heat and simmer for about 25 minutes or until … Read more

Lettuce can be kept ‘crispy and fresh’ for up to 30 days – stop it going soggy

Lettuce is the perfect crispy addition to your sandwiches or salads, but it can be incredibly frustrating when it begins spoiling only after a few days. If your leafy greens are going brown, slimy or soggy before their time then it may be because you are storing them wrong. Lettuce is a delicate vegetable with … Read more

Loss of cooking skills has hurt our ability to adapt to rising food prices, experts say

Cost of Living1:56Mike von Massow Skyrocketing prices have taken a big bite out of what Canadians are able to serve up for dinner but food economists say our ability to cope has been worsened by our collective decline in cooking skills. “We are less able to cook than we were 30 or 40 years ago, … Read more