7 h. ago Keep lettuce fresh for one month longer with easy food storage hack

Lettuce and leafy greens have a reputation for having a short shelf life, but there is a simple way to stop them from going soggy, wilted and brown after only a few days

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18 h. ago Warning over 'dangerous' egg storage mistake that could make you ill

Health experts have warned that eggs can be more dangerous than you think if not properly handled, and have shared some essential tips for safely storing them in the fridge

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44 h. ago Food storage hack keeps carrots 'fresh for a month' without going soggy

Carrots are notorious for going off quickly as a result of their high water content - but there's a simple way to make them last for a month without turning into a soggy mess

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47 h. ago Stop using a bread bin when one simple method 'extends shelf life by a week'

A waste expert has shared a little-known food storage hack that can keep bread fresh for weeks rather than days - and it involves making a simple change to how you store your loaf

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7 d. ago Grass will 'fight off moss' if one easy task is done this month

If you tackle your lawn in May, it will be thicker and stronger for the summer, say experts

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2 w. ago Banana storage mistake that turns them black and it doesn't involve the fridge

Bananas are a versatile fruit but when they turn black and mushy within a few days of buying them, it can be incredibly frustrating. Tesco issues advice to shoppers to keep them fresher for longer

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2 w. ago Can you crack it? Science reveals the best way to peel a boiled egg | Polly Burey

From storage temperature to pH of the egg white, a food scientist explains how to seamlessly extract an egg from its shellWe’ve all been there – trying to peel a boiled egg, but mangling it beyond all recognition as the hard shell stubbornly sticks to the egg white. Worse, the egg ends up covered in chewy bits of adhesive membrane in the end.The internet is littered with various “hacks” that claim to prevent this problem. But there are several reasons why eggs can be hard to peel. Luckily, that means there are also science-based strategies we can use to avoid the problem. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Woman's 'secret' to keeping lettuce crisp and fresh for up to six weeks

Lettuce has a notoriously short shelf life, but one food storage expert has shared a simple trick to keep the leafy greens fresh and crisp for a matter of weeks

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2 w. ago Woman's 18th century food storage trick 'keeps apples fresh for months'

When buying fruit, you'll choose the most ripe and juicy looking - but in a few days, it can seriously deteriorate, meaning more often than not it ends up getting chucked in the bin. But that doesn't have to be the case

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2 w. ago Clever banana storage hack will keep fruit fresh for up to 14 days

If you've been storing your bananas in the fruit bowl, you may have been doing it all wrong - as a food storage expert has shared a simple trick for keeping them fresh for longer

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3 w. ago Simple number plate checker will show if you must pay £150 DVLA car tax increase

Motorists need to know if they are liable for the extra charges in Vehicle Excise Duty which came into force last month and there's an easy way to find out

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