Keep avocados fresh for longer with cheap method using just 24p fruit

Keep avocados fresh for longer with cheap method using just 24p fruit

A food storage expert has shared an easy and affordable hack to keep avocados fresh and without turning brown for longer. Sharing his tips and tricks with Express.co.uk, Karl Graham at Click Storage said: “Only a few materials are needed to extend its life and continue enjoying this delicious fruit, all while absorbing its healthy … Read more

Avocados stay fresh for weeks if you store them like this

Avocados stay fresh for weeks if you store them like this

Foodies love avocados. After all, they’re tasty on toast in salads or paired with delicious treats like smoked salmon. But keeping them fresh can be tough as they tend to go off pretty quickly. Luckily for us, there’s no need to worry, as a woman has recently shared a hack to lengthen their shelf-life. According … Read more

50p leafy greens storage hack expert claims keeps them fresh for ‘10 days longer’

50p leafy greens storage hack expert claims keeps them fresh for ‘10 days longer’

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

Bananas will outlast their normal shelf life with handy storage tip

Bananas will outlast their normal shelf life with handy storage tip

As a staple in many people’s weekly food shop, it’s important to know how best to store bananas at home. There are endless food storage hacks and remedies for this soft, yellow fruit, but not all of them deliver the long-lasting results they promise. Wrapping stems in cling film or dipping them in water may … Read more

Storing butter in this surprising way will make it easier to use in your recipes

Storing butter in this surprising way will make it easier to use in your recipes

The reasoning for this surprising hack could be the moisture content of butter. Because butter has a low moisture content, there’s less of a chance for bacteria to grow. Another potential reason is because it’s low in carbohydrates and proteins. Bri Bell, a registered dietitian, and food safety expert, told AllRecipes: “Butter is safe to … Read more

Asparagus stays fresh and crisp longer when stored with a clever method used for flowers

Asparagus stays fresh and crisp longer when stored with a clever method used for flowers

Asparagus is a beloved springtime vegetable that goes perfectly in multiple fresh dishes. However, to fully enjoy its freshness and flavor, proper storage is key. With the season in full swing and asparagus gracing grocery aisles and farmer’s markets, learning to store the vegetable can prolong its shelf life and preserve its quality. According to … Read more

Five tips to ‘store potatoes correctly’ or risk premature aging

Five tips to ‘store potatoes correctly’ or risk premature aging

Five things to consider when storing your potatoes 1. Give them proper air flow Ideally you should store loose potatoes in a mesh bag, carboard box, basket, paper bag or another well-ventilated container. This is because potatoes release carbon dioxide and water in the form of a vapor, which would make a tightly sealed bag … Read more

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

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

Storing celery ‘properly’ will keep it ‘fresh’ and ‘crisp’ for longer – ‘up to a month’

Storing celery ‘properly’ will keep it ‘fresh’ and ‘crisp’ for longer – ‘up to a month’

If you don’t store your celery correctly, it tends to get limp and lose its characteristic crunch. Known to be a versatile vegetable, it can be used in everything from a green juice to a tuna salad sandwich or Bloody Mary recipe. Part of the Apiaceae family along with carrots, fennel, parsnips, as well as … Read more

Keep honey ‘smooth’ and revive it from crystallization by storing it properly

Keep honey ‘smooth’ and revive it from crystallization by storing it properly

How to revive crystallized honey You can bring your honey back to life by pouring it into a bowl, adding warm water, and gently stirring until it reaches your desired consistency, Martha Stewart says. However, like the honey-making process itself, it requires patience because it can up to 45 minutes, depending on the degree of … Read more