Desmond Okafor

Yes, most wilted vegetables come back. Wilting is water loss, not spoilage, so an ice-water bath of 10 to 30 minutes can make limp … Read more

You do not need a root cellar to keep winter squash through winter. If you have ever wondered how to store winter squash without … Read more

Yes, fresh ginger and turmeric root should be refrigerated. Unpeeled and completely dry, they keep about two to three weeks in the crisper drawer, … Read more

If you want to know how to store apples for months, the short version is: keep them cold (30-40F), humid (90-95% relative humidity), dark, … Read more

The answer is packaging, not the refrigerator. Keep whole mushrooms unwashed in a breathable paper bag or a paper-towel-lined container, refrigerate, and check every … Read more

To store fresh berries so they do not mold, keep them unwashed and completely dry, sort out anything already soft or leaking, and refrigerate … Read more

To freeze fresh corn on the cob, blanch the shucked ears briefly in boiling water, shock them in ice water to stop the cooking, … Read more