Enhance your dish's flavors by adding the right cheese!
If you have an open avocado, just squeeze a few drops of lemon or lime juice on it, place it in an air-tight container such as a plastic bag, and refrigerate it.
Store these in sand. Yes, place them in sand, inside a breathable container such as a cloth box, and keep them fresh for longer!
And so do potatoes. They're better off not exposed to direct sunlight.
Don't wash fruit and vegetables before storing them. It's best to keep them away from moisture.
Just like asparagus, these should be stored in a jar with a bit of water.
It's important to keep these as dry as possible. Glass containers are your friend.
Honey is best kept in glass containers. This is the best way to avoid oxidation.
Turn the containers upside down. This will create a vacuum effect and slow down the growth of bacteria, making these foods last longer.
Store mushrooms in a paper bag. The paper will absorb the moisture and keep the mushrooms fresher for longer.
Both onions and garlic like dark, cool places. Just make sure the area is well ventilated.
Want to keep lettuce leaves crispier for longer? Wrap them in paper towels.
You can store green tomatoes in a paper bag or cardboard box. Once they turn red, you can keep them in the counter or pantry, away from direct sunlight.
One rotten apple can spoil all apples around it, so keep an eye on dying apples and remove them as soon as possible.
Roast your nuts before storing them. You can then do so at room temperature.
Glass containers are best for keeping moisture in, so these are must-haves if you want to keep your food fresher for longer.
Do keep apples refrigerated. They will stay fresher for longer when stored in cool places.
The best way to keep ginger stored at home is to freeze it. Cut it in slices, place them in a plastic bag, and put them in the freezer.
While onions are no good next to potatoes, apples are perfect! As weird as it sounds, apples will actually keep the potatoes from sprouting.
While you can store UHT milk in your pantry, fresh milk will only last a few days in your fridge. The solution? Freeze it.
Veggies such as broccoli, corn, or celery can last longer if wrapped in aluminium foil.
Here's a clever way to give pantyhose a new use. Put onions inside, tying a knot between each onion, and hang them.
Another way to keep cheese fresh for longer is to wrap it with wax paper. Then put it in a plastic bag and refrigerate it.
It's better not to mix these two in your pantry. Both potatoes and onions release moisture, which can make each other spoil faster.
Many times we use herbs to cook, and we often do so with olive oil. So why not combine both and freeze them in ice cube trays.
Cut the stems, place the asparagus in a jar with water, cover it with a plastic bag, and put them in the fridge.
Want to keep your guacamole green? Just spray it with olive oil!
A plastic bottle is perfect to store cut green onions.
To make cut cheese last longer, coat it with butter.
To make bananas last longer, all you have to do is cover the stalk with aluminum foil.
You can keep your berries fresh for longer by rinsing them in a solution of vinegar and water before refrigerating them. A 1:10 ratio is enough, and your berries won't taste of vinegar.
Hacks to keep food fresh for longer
Simple ways to extend your food's shelf life
FOOD Food storage
Nobody likes to waste food, but some foods do spoil faster than others. We do our best to keep foods fresh for as long as possible, but there's more to it than just putting them in the fridge. Did you know, for instance, that storing potatoes with apples will keep the potatoes from sprouting? Pretty amazing, right? In this gallery, you'll find many useful hacks that will help keep your food fresh for longer. Click on!