Potatoes might present as one of the burlier types of produce — prepared the right way, they can certainly be dense in nutrients — but there are a few things we may inadvertently do at home to hasten ...

Store potatoes in a well-ventilated basket or netted bag in a cool, dark place to maximize shelf life. If placed in ideal conditions, potatoes will keep for weeks — or even months. Steer clear of ...

To speed up the curing process and prevent spoilage, do not wash potatoes after harvest. Cure potatoes in a warm, dark, and humid place to thicken skins. Russet and other potatoes with thicker skins ...

If you've been hoarding cardboard boxes in a corner of your home, put them to good use by storing potatoes in them to achieve ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. Potatoes are an integral part of many recipes and meals, especially during ...

Here’s a statistic that will blow your mind: about 60 million tons of food go to waste every year in the USA! Wasting food is as bad for the environment as it is for our wallets. Mastering the art of ...

Even when stored in a dry, cool, and dark place, potatoes eventually soften and start sprouting. However, there is a little known but highly effective technique to preserve them for a longer time.