An experts tip for bidding farewell to rotten stalks.
The leaves on the stalks should look fresh and there should be no bruises or discoloration on the ribs.
If it is slimy or mushy, it is well past its shelf life and should be thrown away.
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The Best Way To Store Celery
Proper storage is key to keeping celery at its best.
The foil helps the celery stalks maintain moisture.
The stalks will soak up the added water and stay fresh longer.
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Is It Safe To Eat Iffy Celery?
you could also keep celery out of the compost pile by freezing it.
Dry the celery thoroughly by draining it, then patting it dry, says Prest.
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Because celery can get mushy when it thaws, I like tossing it frozen into asouporstewas it cooks.
Its missing that great crispness if you try tossing it in a salad.
When you need celerys signature crunch, choose fresh.
