Unlike the jewel-toned sweet potatoes and beets that dominate fall, the heart of the estival season lies in its butter-yellow corn, crimson strawberries, and, most importantly, the various hues, shapes, and sizes that are summer tomatoes. Whether you’re making Sun Gold pasta or a multicolored caprese salad, a tomato is undoubtedly one of the most…
Sticker shock at the grocery store is all too common nowadays. Since the pandemic pushed grocery prices to stunning new highs, paying upwards of $10 for a dozen eggs doesn’t seem all that abnormal now—and that’s just the average price at your standard grocery store. When it comes to the world of “luxury” grocery stores,…
Never store garlic confit at room temperature, as this can promote the growth of Clostridium botulinuma bacterium that produces potentially deadly neurotoxins. To minimize the risk of botulism, garlic confit should be stored for no longer than a week in a refrigerator set to no higher than 40°F (4.4°C). Setting the temperature at 38°F (3.3°C)…
Whether you love strawberries for their potent nutritional benefits or their lovely sweet-tart-juicy flavor and irresistible fragrance (or both!), you want to make the most of the ones you buy and bring home. That means storing them so that they don’t go bad. We’ve all been there — they look fine from the outside of…
How to store potatoes How you prepare and store potatoes will affect their quality and storage life. While there are hundreds of varieties of potatoes, thankfully they all need similar storage conditions. Preparing potatoes for storage While it’s tempting to haul a bag of potatoes to the back of a cupboard, it’s worth taking a…
How to store carrots To maximise the length of time carrots remain edible, store them in the fridge, ideally in a sealed container with a shallow layer of water at the bottom. The water in the container helps the carrots remain crisp as these root vegetables naturally draw up moisture as and when they need…