Both potatoes and onions produce a gas called ethylene, causing each other to spoil.
The worst way to store garlic is in a sealed container in the fridge, as this can cause the bulb to sprout and develop mould. Instead, store your garlic somewhere dry and dark.
Don't put your bananas in the fruit bowl with everything else; invest in a banana hanger instead. This will stop the fruit from getting bruised and going bad too quickly
Don't be tempted to store your bread in the fridge. Contrary to what you might think, it will spoil more quickly when it's refrigerated than it will at room temperature.
Most cheeses, especially fine cheeses, need to breathe – so when it comes to storage, cling film and plastic boxes should be avoided.
If you’ve got fresh fruit you're not going to eat, bag it up in small portions and freeze it instead. Frozen fruit is handy for lots of recipes.
Just like asparagus, fresh herbs – such as basil and parsley – fare best when they're treated like a bouquet of flowers. To prevent them from going bad.
It's not just frozen fruits that work well in a smoothie. Leafy vegetables such as kale and spinach can be frozen and blended into a whole host of refreshing juices as well.
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