Author: Lou

You bought avocados on Monday and by Wednesday they are perfectly ripe. You only use one. Now it is Friday and you are wondering whether the other one is still good. Or you halved an avocado last night, used half, and wrapped...

You brought home a bag of yellow onions and are not sure whether they go in the pantry or the fridge. Or you just used half a red onion and need to know how to store the rest. The answer depends entirely on which form you have,...

You bought a bag of russet potatoes two weeks ago and most are still sitting in the pantry. One has sprouted. Another has a greenish patch on the skin. A third feels a little soft. And somewhere in the fridge is a container of...

You bought a bag of potatoes and are debating whether they go in the pantry or the refrigerator. Or you just baked a potato for dinner and are not sure how to store the leftover half. The answer is different depending on whether...

You bought a handful of tomatoes at the farmers market on Saturday. By Wednesday, two are perfectly ripe and one is starting to feel soft. There is also half a tomato on the counter from last night’s tacos. What is still good,...