After buying a carton of blueberries, it can be tempting to pop it in the refrigerator and not give the fruit another thought until you need it. Technically, this method can work—but there are other ...

There is nothing worse than excitedly digging into a clamshell of blueberries, only to sink your fingers into absolute mush. If you just unceremoniously throw that container into the fridge when you ...

Properly storing berries starts at time of purchase. There is nothing more delicious than fresh berries, and nothing worse than craving those berries and reaching for them, only to realize they have ...

This is One Thing, a column with tips on how to live. Not too long ago, I found myself composting yet another half-eaten, mushy container of strawberries, irritated by how much money we were wasting.

Storing Citrus Fruits To keep lemons and limes juicy, store them in the refrigerator. If you've already cut a lemon, place it in a jar of water or wrap it in beeswax wrap to keep it moist. Lemons ...

Summer fruit like blueberries is a precious thing, so it only makes sense to spend the season eating as much of it as possible—and turning it into jams and preserves to enjoy later. But if canning isn ...

Wait to wash your blueberries until you're ready to eat or freeze them. Place blueberries in a lined container, arranging them in a single, evenly spaced layer before refrigerating. Properly stored ...