Halloween puff pastry appetizers, how to make them ahead without getting soggy
Make-ahead Halloween puff pastry snacks can save time, but the filling, baking schedule and storage method affect how crisp they stay.
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Can you eat broccoli stems and leaves? How to prepare and cook them
Broccoli stems and leaves are edible. Learn which parts to peel, how to cook them and how to use more of the vegetable.
Make-ahead Halloween desserts, what to bake early and how to store them
Cookies, muffins and cake layers can be made in stages. Cream fillings and frostings need a different storage plan.
Apples and pears in the same fruit bowl? Why some fruits ripen faster together
Apples, pears and bananas release ethylene, a natural gas involved in ripening. Learn when keeping fruit together helps and when separating it makes more sense.
Brown spots on cauliflower, can you still eat it or should you throw it away?
Brown spots do not always mean cauliflower has spoiled. Learn when to trim small blemishes and which signs mean it should be discarded.
How long does a carved Halloween pumpkin last and how can you stop it rotting too soon?
Carved pumpkins can deteriorate within days. Here's how to slow drying and decay, and when to discard your jack-o'-lantern.
French supermarket fridge cyberattack: what happens to food when refrigeration fails?
A cyberattack disrupted refrigeration in French supermarkets. Here's why temperature matters and what UK shoppers should know about defrosted food.
Boiled, steamed or microwaved broccoli: what cooking really changes
Boiling, steaming and microwaving affect vitamin C, glucosinolates, colour and texture differently. Here's what the research actually shows.
Soybeans, soy milk or soy protein? What changes and what to check before you buy
Soybeans, soy milk and protein isolates come from the same ingredient but are not nutritionally identical. Here's what processing changes and what to check on the label.
Fresh chestnuts in fridge, freezer or pantry? How to store them without mould
Fresh chestnuts contain more moisture than most nuts. Learn where to store them, how to reduce mould and drying, and when freezing makes sense.
Can you eat a Halloween pumpkin? How to use the flesh without wasting it
Not every Halloween pumpkin is meant for eating. Learn which pumpkins are edible and how to save the flesh and seeds safely while carving.
Hard or ripe pears, where to store them and how to tell when they are ready to eat
Hard or ripe pears, learn how to tell when they are ready to eat, when to leave them on the counter and when to move them to the fridge.