Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Baby carrots are the candy of the vegetable world. Theyre small, crunchy, and sweetthe perfect on-the-go snack. Of course, theyrehummusbest friend too. Simply Recipes / Wanda Abraham Ive always preferred them solo, especially mid-recipe testing (I create recipes for a living!) when Ive eaten too much of the same thing and am in desperate need of something light and healthy. What Are Baby Carrots? Simply Recipes / Getty Images...

A food safety expert and a registered dietician nutritionist weigh in. Look in your fridge. Do you have a bag of soggy, leafy greens tucked somewhere in the produce bin? Alison Conklin This happens to me too. That allows you to pick out any bits hidden in the middle that might be starting to go bad. Is this a brilliant hack… or an unnecessary step? Getty Images But they are sensitive to produce that emits the gas....

A food preservation expert and a blueberry expert weigh in. She walked me through the growing, harvesting, and cleaning process for blueberries. Food washes are fine from a food safety standpoint but they may impact taste. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It is better to wash blueberries right before you plan to eat or cook them. Alison Conklin Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

A food preservation expert and a blueberry expert weigh in. She walked me through the growing, harvesting, and cleaning process for blueberries. Food washes are fine from a food safety standpoint but they may impact taste. Simply Recipes / Getty Images It is better to wash blueberries right before you plan to eat or cook them. Simply Recipes / Cambrea Gordon

Because carrots should taste like carrots, not soap. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Biting into a soapy-tasting raw carrot is just the WORST. It took me years to overcome my aversion and enjoy munching on raw carrots. Simply Recipes / Getty Images And it’s preventable. The Reason Raw Carrots Taste Soapy Most raw carrots don’t start out tasting soapy. Why would they be such a popular vegetable if that were the case?...

Food safety experts and a registered dietician nutritionist weigh in. Thats why I buy lots of them at once. Yet its so disappointing when I reach for a cucumber in the fridge only to find it slimy. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Cucumbers have a high moisture content. That is what makes them a great hydrating food. Is It Safe To Eat Slimy Cucumbers? Elise Bauer It can be tempting to make a run at wash off the slime or cut off the mushy parts....

Enjoy crisp scallions for up to three weeks! This is where our dilemma begins. How do you keep the green onions fresh until the next time you need them? Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu No one likes wilted, slimy, browning scallions. First, remove any packaging or rubber bands from the scallions and separate them. If any are already slimy, remove them and toss them in the compost. Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu...

Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images What dothese home friesandthis shrimp etouffeehave in common? Besides being delicious, they also call for the same partial ingredient:halfof an onion. And what about that lonely other half of the onion? Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images If you choose plastic wrap, store your halved onion cut-side down on the shelf for further protection....

Here’s the proper place to store your syrup, according to a maple syrup producer. “If it is unopened, it can stay in your pantry.” Here’s why your maple syrup belongs in your fridge. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas What Happens If You Don’t Refrigerate Maple Syrup? Here’s why: “Maple syrup is hot-packed, just like jam,” Sorkin says. How Long Does Maple Syrup Last When Stored in the Pantry vs....

Mushroom experts weigh in. Mushrooms are delicate vegetables both in taste and temperament. Proper storage and handling are what prevent mushrooms from going bad before you have a chance to eat them. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel. That’s why it’s so hard to keep mushrooms fresh for long. This is why you want to keep mushrooms in the fridge and not at room temperature. Look for mushrooms that look damp, but not wet or slimy....

PSA: Oats can go bad. Here are two reasons why and how to avoid having to compost spoiled oats. Simply Recipes / Getty Images The trouble started when I madea bowl of oatmealthe other day. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Two bites in, I realized something didn’t taste right. The oatmeal tasted salty, a little sour, and justoff. I sniffed the milkit was fresh. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I tasted the almond butter I’d dolloped on the oatmeal....

Experts weigh in on the best way to store spinach. You’ll definitely know when your spinach has gone bad. At that point, it’s better off in compost than on your plate. Simply Recipes / Katie Morford So how do you prevent this fate and keep your spinach fresh for as long as possible? By learning how to store your spinach in the fridge correctly. The key is to confirm the spinach leaves are dry before you store them....

And how long do sweet potatoes last, exactly? The experts weigh in. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Sweet potatoes are the unsung heroes of fall cooking. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice These sweet-fleshed tubers are delicious simplybaked, steamed,microwaved, or servedin their jackets. There are so many easy and nourishing ways to enjoy them. So right about when the temperature outside starts dropping, I start stocking my pantry with sweet potatoes....