food storage hacks

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Broccoli will not turn brown or wilt for 10 days longer if stored properly in the kitchen

If you have ever bought home broccoli from the supermarket only to discover it has wilted and become discoloured after a few days,...

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Potatoes will stay fresh longer when stored in 1 place that 'slows down sprouting process'

If you’ve ever found yourself with a batch of shrivelled potatoes or unwanted green shoots just when you needed them for a recipe,...

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Onions stay fresh for longer when kept away from 1 common vegetable – don't put in fridge

Onions are a kitchen essential, forming the base of countless dishes and adding a burst of flavour to any meal. However, like most...

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Milk and butter stay fresh for longer when stored in 1 controversial spot

Proper storage can make all the difference in how long perishable items stay fresh, especially milk and butter. According to storage expert Scott...

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Milk will last longer if stored in one place – not the fridge door

It’s one of the fridge staples that every household will always have in stock – but if you often find yourself wasting precious...

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You're storing milk wrong – expert explains why it should never be kept in fridge door

While most people store their milk in the  fridge door, experts claim there’s a better place to keep it to make it last...

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Strawberries will not spoil or go mouldy 10 days longer if washed with 1 simple ingredient

It can be frustrating to spend money on strawberries only to find them mouldy when you take them out of the fridge, but...

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Tomatoes won't go 'mushy' if you keep them in one surprising place in the kitchen

Tomatoes are a staple part of many people’s weekly food shops, as they can instantly elevate plenty of dishes from salads and sandwiches...

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Yoghurt will stay creamy and thick for 'two weeks' with easy storage method

Dairy products like yoghurt have a notoriously short shelf life once opened, especially when purchased in large tubs. Buying in larger quantities is...

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Carrots will not spoil or turn limp if stored in 1 unexpected way in the kitchen

Carrots are often stored at the bottom of the fridge in the crisper drawer, but there is actually a better way to store...