Cauliflower — How to choose and store
I’ve always been a fan of cauliflower, but I never would have predicted its rise in popularity in recent years! While it used to be relegated to the side of …
Zucchini and yellow squash — How to choose and store summer squash
It’s zucchini season! And that always means there’s plenty to be had — if not in your garden or a neighbor’s, then at your local market. Despite its abundant availability, I …
How to buy and store avocados
Avocados have been trendy for a while now. This makes me happy because, now that they’re mainstream, I can always find some at the grocery store! I love them in …
7 things to know about storing milk
Most of us take the milk out of the fridge and if it’s good (we might give it a whiff), we use it. If it smells a little funky, we …
Using leftovers — A big step towards reducing food waste at home
There are many good reasons to be thoughtful about leftover food. You’ve likely heard by now that about 40 percent of the food in the United States is never eaten. …
How to clean and store strawberries
It’s strawberry season! Whether you’re harvesting a bounty in your own backyard or toting a week’s worth from the market or grocers, you’ll want to know how to clean strawberries …
How to store garlic — and how to roast, pickle, and dehydrate garlic, too!
Do you cook with a lot of garlic? Have a beautiful garlic bounty from the garden? Or do you just want to make sure the one garlic head you brought …
How to store rhubarb
Rhubarb is my favorite vegetable. Maybe because it’s pink. Or maybe because it’s powerfully distinctive and adds the most wonderful flavor to both savory and sweet dishes. Or because I …
Learn the best way to store asparagus
Are you lucky enough to have scored some fresh asparagus spears this spring? While you can now get asparagus almost year-round at the grocery store, asparagus fresh from a local …
Eggs — How to keep them fresh and how to tell when they’re not
Ever wonder if an egg you grab out of the refrigerator is still good? How much do you know about egg storage? Most of us (vegans excepted) usually have a carton …