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Onions and garlic are main ingredients in most kitchens and in most cooking styles.
Although they should last a long time on the shelf, their lifespan can be extended considerably, even by a few months, if you know the right place to store them.
First, we hope everyone knows that they should not be kept in the refrigerator, which will make them soft and fill them with mold due to excess moisture.
Instead, most of us know that garlic and onions should be kept in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area of the kitchen, where they will last between three and six months.
But, it's not that easy and don't just throw them in the closet or bookcase.
How they are stored is the key to longevity.
Monica Matheny, cooking expert and founder of the recipe site The Yummy Life, said she had trouble keeping her onions and garlic fresh despite keeping them in a kitchen drawer, noting that they became "rotten, moldy or sprouted" long before their time.
The turning point came when her mom shared with her a clever trick for proper storage - and it really works.
This is the solution
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Monica wrote, in the Daily Express: "A few months ago, my mother (aka Grammy) saved me. The last time I visited her, she showed me how she started storing her onions, garlic and shallots. She was full of enthusiasm that if you put them in a paper bag Plain with holes it could extend their life by months. Honestly? I was skeptical. But, my mom had never been wrong before, so I decided to give it a try.
"Lesson learned: always listen to mom.
Apparently, the perforated paper bags allow just enough air flow to preserve these roots for an extended period of time.
Who knew?!"
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According to her tip - to properly store onions, shallots and garlic you will need a brown paper bag, a paper punch, a marker and paper clips.
First it's important to make sure the onions and garlic are firm because that way they are more likely to be fresher.
To start, fold the paper bag in half lengthwise, punch a hole along one side (you'll be going through multiple layers).
Turn the folded bag over and punch a hole along the other edge;
About one centimeter between the holes (but don't worry, it doesn't have to be exact).
Then fill the bag halfway with your onions and garlic.
Write on it with a marker what is in it and then use the paper clips at the top to hold it in place.
Yes.
It's that simple.
This storage method was also recommended by the experts at Stop Food Waste.
They wrote: "Onions and garlic can last three to six months when stored properly. Store onions and garlic in a basket or paper bag where air can circulate freely. Store in a cool, dark place for 3 to 6 months. Never store these items in an airtight plastic container , because it will cause them to spoil quickly."
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