There is nothing more disappointing than opening a clamshell of blueberries to discover a sodden, moldy mess. Since they’re one of the hardier berries, you might think the best way to store blueberries is to simply pop the container in the fridge. But when it comes to the best way to store blueberries at home, you might be surprised at what steps you can take to ensure you have fresher berries for longer....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is the Shelf Life of Bread?How to Properly Store BreadWhat to Do with Stale or Moldy Bread In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is the Shelf Life of Bread? How to Properly Store Bread What to Do with Stale or Moldy Bread Close Photo: Getty Images If we could have it our way, we’d be living in a quaint French village where we could walk to the neighborhood boulangerie andbuy fresh breaddaily....
Close FromShrimp & Broccoli Stir-FrytoBroccoli Salad with Bacon, there are endless ways to prepare this healthy vegetable. Whether you keep it raw or cook it, broccoli has somegreat health benefitsincluding boosting brain health, fighting inflammation and more. Before you can enjoy this cruciferous vegetable, learn what to look for when buying broccoli. Then, learn how to store broccoli to make the most of this tasty vegetable. Broccoli vs. Cauliflower: Which One Is Healthier?...
CloseButternut squash is one of the most popular varieties of winter squash—and for good reason. The vegetable can be used in a myriad of delicious recipes, fromApple & Pecan Stuffed Butternut Squash(pictured above) toPenne Pasta with Sausage, Butternut Squash & Chard. Plus,the winter squash is also good for youas it is packed with vitamin A, potassium and magnesium. Learn how to store butternut squash properly and reap all the benefits of this tasty vegetable....
Close Photo: Helen Norman From easy sides likeSpicy Cabbage Slawto main dishes likeCabbage Roll Casserole, there are many tasty ways to cook this cruciferous vegetable. Cabbage is packed with nutrients like fiber, vitamin K and vitamin C. It also boasts someimpressive health benefitslike boosting gut health, reducing inflammation and slashing cancer risk. Before you can enjoy this healthy vegetable, learn how to store cabbage properly. Plus, get helpful tips for buying cabbage, which is at its peak from late fall through winter....
ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesI know the idea of leftover cake is anathema to many. Who has cake left over? But now and again, you are faced with more cake than you’re likely to eat on the day it was sliced. And while you can alwaysfreeze baked goodsto make them last, a properly stored cake can last as long as a week in your kitchen, with little or no loss of quality.The Best Way to Store Fruits and VeggiesDepending on the type of cake you have, storing it properly will keep it at its most delicious for the longest amount of time....
Known and loved for their crunch, fresh carrots are available year-round—but keeping that snap for an entire bag of these root vegetables takes a little bit of storage know-how. Carrots offer many health benefits including offering vitamins A, K, and Cas well as potassiumand calcium. Here, we’ll show you how to store carrots so they can keep their crunch as long as possible. How to Store Whole, Fresh Carrots There are a few ways you might buy carrots: packed in a perforated bag without the greens, sold individually with greens still attached—usually found in theorganic section—or in bunches at thefarmers' market, fresh from the ground....
Close Whether youroast it,grill itormake it into “rice,“cauliflower is a versatile vegetable. The cruciferous vegetable also has some impressive health benefits, including lowering risk of heart disease and cancer; plus, it’s packed with good-for-you vitamin C and more. Learn how to store cauliflower in the fridge or freezer. Plus, get some helpful tips for buying cauliflower.What to Look for When Buying CauliflowerCauliflower is often sold in whole heads at the grocery store or farmers' market....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat to Look for When Buying CeleryHow to Store Celery StalksHow to Store Cut Celery In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What to Look for When Buying Celery How to Store Celery Stalks How to Store Cut Celery While typically found on crudités platters or as a garnish for a bloody mary, celery’s true potential often goes unrecognized. Celery can be used in numerous tasty recipes, like in ourRadish, Celery & Cucumber Salad....
ClosePhoto: Helen NormanFromLemony Lentil & Chard SouptoHam & Chard Stuffed Shells, chard is a versatile leafy green (FYI: you may see it referred toas Swiss chard, but it’s the same vegetable). It can be eaten raw or cooked, and its stalks come in a variety of colors, including white, red and yellow. Whether you pick up a bunch from the grocery store or your local farmers' market, learn how to store chard the right way to make the most of the tasty, dark green veggie....
If you’re a cheese lover, it’s really easy to get lost in the cheese section ofthe grocery storeand come out with way more than you can eat. If this happens to you, you probably need a little extra cheese storage know-how. Here, we’ll tell you how to store cheese properly, with tips and suggestions from a cheesemaker for extending its shelf life as long as possible. Plus, advice for three common special cases involving cheese storage....
ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesCherries are an all-around winner in the kitchen. Whether they’re sour or sweet, cherries are delicious indesserts,drinksandsnacks. The fruit also has somegreat health benefits, including being packed with antioxidants and melatonin. Cherry season is fleeting—they’re best in the summer. Learn the best way to store cherries so they stay fresh so you can reap all the benefits of the tasty fruit.Here’s Why Eating Too Many Cherries Makes You PoopHow Do You Keep Cherries Fresh for Longer?...
Close Pictured recipe:Garlic Butter Campfire Corn Summer is rife with delicious produce, and fresh corn on the cob is one of the season’s tastiest offerings. Fromeating it straight off the cobtousing the kernels in a seasonal salad, corn is known for its sweet taste and tender crunch. But to keep corn’s signature taste, it needs to be stored properly. Read on to find out how to store corn on the cob—plus, get tips for picking corn....
