
Kitchen Tricks and Tips


Brown spots on cauliflower, can you still eat it or should you throw it away?

How long does a carved Halloween pumpkin last and how can you stop it rotting too soon?

Boiled, steamed or microwaved broccoli: what cooking really changes

Fresh chestnuts in fridge, freezer or pantry? How to store them without mould

Can you eat a Halloween pumpkin? How to use the flesh without wasting it

Hard or ripe pears, where to store them and how to tell when they are ready to eat

Firm or soft persimmons, why some are astringent and how to ripen them at home

Why cut apples turn brown and how to slow browning

Where should food go in the fridge? Why knowing the rules does not always mean following them

Olive oil in dark glass, tins or plastic, how much does the container really matter?
