Everything it’s crucial that you know about keeping kale fresh. Kale can be refrigerated, frozen, and dried. What Is Kale? Credit:Getty Images When picking kale, looking at both the stalks and the leaves is important. The stalks should look green and hearty, and leaves should be small to medium in size. Any kale that shows yellowing or discoloration of stalks should be avoided. Kale stalks should be sturdy and leaves should be firm and plump....
Learn how to make your lemon juice and zest last too. Key Takeaways There’s nothing quite like a fresh lemon. That starts with storing lemons properly. Credit: Getty/Géza Bálint Ujvárosi / EyeEm We’ve consulted with Richard LaMarita, chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education. Richard LaMaritais a chef-instructor at theInstitute of Culinary Education. “Ripe lemons will have a glossiness, firm feel, and deep yellow color.” Keeping your lemons fresh for as long as possible starts with what lemons you purchase at the grocery store....
These tips will help you store lettuce so it stays crisp. Lettuce may be a staple forgreen saladsand garnishes, but it’s also very delicate. Rinse the leaves only when you are ready to use them. Credit:James Ransom; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely However, you should remove any wilting or bruised leaves before storing. Place the lettuce head in thecrisper drawerof the refrigerator. Lettuces like a mesclun mix or arugula often come in clamshell containers....
The best place to store limes isnt a pretty bowl on the counter. No, you are not doing your citrus justice by leaving it at room temperature. We consulted with Jerry Lanuzza for advice on storing limes for maximum freshness. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox How Long Will Fresh Limes Last? Fresh limes will last up to2 weeks. Cut limes should always be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container or resealable bag....
Say goodbye to slime. Mushrooms are a hearty and earthy addition to pastas. They are a great replacement for meat in manymeatless main recipes. Credit: Yulia-Images/Getty Images Mushrooms are also a welcome addition to stuffings and gravy on Thanksgiving. You’ll similarly want to put the plastic bag in the main compartment of your fridge. Mushrooms contain a lot of water and in that plastic box, underplastic wrap, they will sweat....
Most egg-rich pecan pies should not be left out at room temperature. Native to North America,pecans aredeeply beloved by Southerners. And a classicpecan pieis the perfect partner to pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Credit: Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely The syrupy, nutty pie is the ideal fall dessert, served hot or cold. But where should you store this sweet treat? Can it be left on the counter?...
Use these steps to safe-guard your memories. Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty Images Remember hard-copy photos? It’s such a gift to be able to capture moments so quickly and effortlessly. Credit:Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty Images When I was a sophomore in college, I studied abroad and brought my laptop with me to England. Since that hard lesson, I print photo books every year of our most cherished memories. That way, whatever happens to my technology, I’m guaranteed to have some mementos....
This root vegetable will stay crunchy if stored properly. Here’s how to do that. When Are Radishes In Season? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox April is peak radish season. Some radishes come into season in spring, just as some are finishing up their season. But usually, as asparagus andrampsstart showing up at farmers markets, so too do radishes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox A little radish can go a long way....
Raspberries are best consumed within a few days of harvest or purchase. In fact, without proper selection and storage,fresh raspberriesare prone to spoil very quickly. Here’s the best way to store raspberries to prevent mushy, molding fruits. Credit:Getty Images Chef Rhonda Stewartis asenior instructor at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina. When choosing raspberries, opt for plump, firm berries with a vibrant color, she says. Avoid berries that are mushy or moldy as these indicate over-ripeness or damage....
Avocados make you work for their love. With avocados, it’s always like you’re hurrying to wait and waiting to hurry. All real love is worth a little work, though. Credit: Getty Images/Jupiterimages We tested a simple hackstoring avocados in waterto see if it worked. Here are the results. Leave the container there until you’re ready to use. Credit: Kaitlyn Yarborough Take it out, dry off the avocados, and enjoy. Which Storage Method Works Best For Whole Avocados?...
These plump, juicy gems steal the show insummer recipes, from freshsaladsto savory pies toBLTs. Not to mention, those thick slices sprinkled with nothing but salt and pepper. Here’s how to store tomatoes to maintain peak flavor. Credit:Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell Store the bag in a dry, warm spot and check on them daily for ripeness. Placing tomatoes in a bag traps the ethylene gas they give off, which ripens the fruit....
Learn how to properly remove and store tulip bulbs for beautiful blooms in the spring. Tulip bulbsneed a period of cold weather to producespring blooms. Once the foliage has withered, the bulbs should be removed from the garden. Credit:Getty Images The timing depends on yourUSDA hardiness zoneand weather patterns. You dont want to risk damaging the roots of a healthy plant just to get the bulbs. The most important consideration is to verify they stay in a cool, dark, dry spot....
The right storage can help your garlic heads last up to an entire year. Here’s how to store whole and peeled garlic to make it last. How To Choose Fresh Garlic This edible bulb is related to onions, leeks, and chives. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox There are two main sources of garlic:domestic and Chinese. Garlic grown in the U.S. typically has roots attached, though not always. Chinese bulbs do not because removing them reduces their weight during shipping....
