Proper storage of fruits and vegetables in our homes can be a hard lesson for all to learn, whether we are gardeners or buy our produce from others. Default thinking that the fridge is always best, is ...

No more wilted spinach!

Learn how to properly store fruits and vegetables, such as how to store potatoes from garden, in ways that best extend your harvest and keep your family fed. Here in southwest Virginia, my partner and ...

Opening your refrigerator to discover slimy spinach or mushy strawberries isn’t just disappointing—it’s a hit to your wallet. Despite best intentions, the average household throws away significant ...

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You’ve brought all your food home from the grocery store or farmers market. Now it’s time to unpack. The task seems rote enough, but you’d be best served to at least put a little thought into it. What ...

As cooler days approach with their chilly nights and we reach for long-forgotten sweaters, cooking lore tells us that it is now root vegetable season. And that these comforting cold-weather foods will ...

A farmer harvests green pepper from his green house. With cold storage facilities, such produce can be kept from spoiling quickly. PHOTO BY FRED MUZAALE Perishable food especially fresh fruits and ...