Produce Guides
73 guides
Clear storage, seasonality, and cooking guidance for fruits and vegetables, written to be useful before it is clever.
What is sweet potato and how to use it
Sweet potatoes are starchy, naturally sweet roots that work in both savory and sweet cooking. They are one of the easiest ingredients to meal-prep because they roast and reheat well.
What is zucchini and how to use it
Zucchini is one of the most flexible vegetables of summer because it cooks quickly, works with many flavors, and fits both simple sides and full meals.
How to Store Farm-Fresh Produce to Reduce Waste
Farm-fresh produce comes with different storage needs than grocery store produce. Knowing what goes in the fridge, what stays on the counter, and how to revive wilted greens can cut your waste in half.
What's the Shelf Life of Farm-Fresh Produce?
Farm-fresh produce and grocery store produce have different shelf lives — sometimes longer, sometimes shorter. Here's what to expect for common crops and how to extend it.
How to freeze fresh berries
Freezing berries at home takes less than 30 minutes and keeps them usable for up to a year. Here is how to do it without ending up with a solid, unusable clump.
How to make fresh produce last all week
Most produce spoilage comes down to a handful of avoidable mistakes. These storage habits will get you through a full week of fresh vegetables and fruit with far less waste.
How to ripen peaches without ruining them
Peaches ripen quickly, and the gap between underripe and overripe can be a matter of hours. These techniques let you control the process so you eat them at peak flavour.
How to use up too much zucchini
Zucchini grows fast and piles up quickly. These practical cooking and preserving strategies will get you through a surplus without eating zucchini bread at every meal.
The best way to store potatoes, onions, and garlic
Potatoes, onions, and garlic all need cool, dark, and dry conditions — but keeping them together or in the wrong spot cuts their storage life dramatically. Here is what actually works.
What to do with extra cucumbers
When your farm box or garden produces more cucumbers than you can eat fresh, there are a handful of practical ways to use them up before they go soft.
How to Keep Fresh Herbs From Going Bad Too Fast
Fresh herbs are one of the most wasted items in any kitchen. The right storage method depends on the type of herb — and getting it right means your basil, cilantro, and thyme last days longer than they otherwise would.
How to Store Fresh Lettuce So It Lasts Longer
Fresh lettuce from a local farm can wilt within days if stored carelessly. A few simple techniques can keep it crisp, green, and ready to eat for up to two weeks.