VegetablesShould Potatoes Go in the Fridge or Stay Out? The Right Way to Store Them
New guidance from the Food Standards Agency says potatoes can be kept either in the fridge or in a cool, dry, dark place, reversing earlier advice.
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VegetablesHow to Put Onion and Garlic Peels to Use Instead of Throwing Them Away
Onion and garlic peels, usually thrown away, can flavour stocks and soups, feed compost and plants, and colour fabric naturally.
OrganicHow Useful Is Rice Water for Indoor Plants?
Water left from washing rice can help some indoor plants in small amounts, but it must be used sparingly, without salt or spices, and never as a replacement for fertiliser.
VegetablesHow to Peel Ginger Without Wasting It
A few simple tricks, starting with an ordinary steel spoon, make peeling ginger easier and cut down on waste.
VegetablesWhite or Yellow: Which Potato Should You Use in Cooking?
High-starch white potatoes turn soft and fluffy and suit frying and mashing, while waxier yellow-fleshed potatoes keep their shape in curries, salads and biryani.
AgribusinessThis Fish Looks Like Hilsa but Is Not: Simple Ways to Tell Them Apart
When hilsa is scarce, some dishonest traders sell sardines or chandana fish as hilsa, but a few checks at the market can reveal the difference.
CookingWhat to Do When Rice Turns Soft While Cooking
A few simple kitchen tricks can make overcooked, sticky rice fluffy again, and the right water and cooking method can stop it happening at all.
VegetablesHow to Peel Garlic in 30 Seconds
Shaking garlic cloves hard for 20 to 30 seconds in a lidded container or between two steel bowls loosens the skins without a knife.
AgribusinessHow Washing Hilsa the Right Way Brings Out Its Flavour
The wrong way of washing hilsa, not the spices, is often why the fish loses its flavour, and a few simple rules can keep its oil and aroma intact.
VegetablesHome Tips to Keep Green Chillies Fresh for Weeks Without a Fridge
A few simple kitchen habits, from removing stalks to storing chillies dry and wrapped, can keep green chillies fresh for weeks without a fridge.