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Plus, a trick to extending their shelf life for up to 18 months. Its incredibly frustrating, and can feel like youre throwing fresh food and money in the trash. If you want to enjoy them at their best, you shouldnt waste any time. Photo:Monica Bertolazzi/Getty Images Keep reading for tips on how to store raspberries so they stay fresh for as long as possible. How to Store Raspberries The real trick to keeping raspberries fresh is to eliminate any additional moisture....

Don’t be constrained to only eating rhubarb at peak season. This tart vegetable keeps well if you follow the proper preservation methods. We contacted several chefs for their best methods for storing and freezing rhubarb. Getty Images What Is Rhubarb? Rhubarb is technically a vegetable but masquerades as a fruit in many sweet dessertsfrom crumbles to pies. But there are many ways to use rhubarb beyond desserts. Knowing the ripeness of this vegetable is useful when using or preserving rhubarb....

Its time to freshen up your food storage container collection. Believe it or not,most types of riceshould be stored differently depending on a few factors. How to Store Cooked Rice There are always leftovers after cooking rice. Photo:Ribeirorocha/Getty Images Most grains are best preserved when theyre stored at a temperature of 40 degrees or lower. This will help your rice stay fresh for up to 10 years. Can You Freeze Cooked Rice?...

Plus, tips on how to freeze them. Not only are fresh berries costly, but tossing them in the garbage is a disheartening waste of food. Fortunately, there are a few methods to help keep your strawberries fresh throughout the weekand beyond. Elena Elizarova/Getty Images Keep reading for some crucial strawberry storage tips, plus how to preserve them for longer use! Always examine your berries for mold andother signs of spoilagebefore eating them....

Keep your favorite cozy clothing in good condition for years to come. Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty Images Almost everyone has a favorite sweater. Either way, you’ll want it to last as long as possible. Photo:Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty Images Folding prevents stretching and closed storage protects the sweater fibers from accumulating dust. The sweaters can then be stored in a dresser drawer or lidded container. It’s also important to fold sweaters correctly to minimize wrinkles....

Whatever you do, dont put a raw sweet potato in the fridge. Did you know roasted or mashed sweet potatoes can last for up to a year in the freezer? That means you might never run out of potatoes! Photo:ID-Art/Getty Images Keep reading for the lowdown on how to store sweet potatoes! Can You Store Uncooked Sweet Potatoes in the Refrigerator?

Heres the trick for keeping your tofu fresh for as long as possible. And sincetofuis incredibly absorbent, it can take on rich flavors from sauces, spices, or marinades. Heres how to store tofu so it stays fresh and delicious. Photo:HUIZENG HU/Getty Images To do this, bring up the tofu package and place the tofu in afood storage containerwith a lid. Be sure to cover the tofu with cold water before placing the lid on tightly....

Tomatoes don’t always go in the fridge. Knowing how to store tomatoes the right waywhether they’re whole or slicedcan help them last a lot longer. Fresh ripe tomatoes add brightness and vibrant pops of color to breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes. Claudia Totir/Getty Images Keep reading to learn all about storing tomatoes to keep them crisp and juicy. Can You Store Tomatoes in the Fridge? Refrigeration interrupts the ripening process, and nobody wants to eat a mealy, bland, unripe tomato....

Plus, uses for delicious frozen watermelon! There’s no pleasure like biting into a sweet,juicy summer watermelon. The fresh flavor, the texture, the beautiful color. nerudol/Getty Images But many of us watermelon lovers have sadly encountered the sad, starchy, less-than-flavorful slicea major disappointment. This season, keep your watermelon fresh and delicious with our storage tips. If you’ve got the option to press your finger into it, it’s no good. Try finding a watermelon free of dents and cuts, which can also lead to overrippening....

Sommeliers spill their secrets for keeping wine fresh before and after openingno fancy tools needed. Wine requires a delicate balance of oxygen exposure, which is crucial in the fermenting process. (This process is how we make red and white wine vinegar.) ClausAlwinVogel How Long Does Wine Last? it’s possible for you to drink red and white wines for up to one year unopened. For champagne and sparkling wine, it’s about six months....

Bombaert/Getty Images Artificial Christmas treesare becoming a more and more popular alternative to the real versions. There are several reasons for this. They can also save you the cost of buying a new tree each year. Photo:Bombaert/Getty Images While this might not seem too complicated, it does require some thought and planning. Heres how the pros recommend storing your Christmas tree. But don’t just throw your ornaments in a box....

Don’t give up on your sweater just yetthese steps can work like magic to revive it. Pongasn68/Getty Images It has happened to us all. Your pull your favorite wool sweater out of a laundry load and realize it’s half its original size. Photo:Pongasn68/Getty Images I learned my lesson then and there. The good news is thatshrunken sweater mishapscan often be reversed. You’ll need to be patient, but it can often be done....

Or if you experience tightness while exercising, you may want to pay attention to your form. In severe cases, degenerative joint disease may even result from losing range of motion. Also important: Never stretch past your comfort level, and remember that paindoesn’tequal gain. Grace Canaan This isn’t the Presidential Fitness Test, and you have nothing to prove or win. Everybody’s body is different and everyone has a different starting point and end limit....