Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Tolola / Getty Images We like to think of a few items as the elements of our cooking “capsule wardrobe” in the Test ...

An onion a day keeps the doctor away! As an avid home cook and former pro baker, I’ve always looked at onions as a flavor builder more than anything else. They’re the foundation of many recipes, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Marko Jan / Getty Images They are essential ingredients in so many dishes, adding depth and flavor. But sometimes when you reach ...

My husband loves onions, so we always have one somewhere on the kitchen counter. If it’s not eaten quickly enough, it gets smelly and mushy. There’s got to be a better storage solution, so I talked to ...

You don’t need any fancy equipment to make them last longer. If you’ve ever bought onions, garlic, or ginger only to find them sprouting, rotting, or drying out too quickly, then you know how ...

Q: My boyfriend stores potatoes and onions in the refrigerator. I keep them in the pantry. Who’s right? A: Experts recommend potatoes be stored at a temperature between 45 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, ...

Grace Cooper is a writer who specializes in shopping. Her work has appeared in The Kitchn, Apartment Therapy, Culinary Hill, and more. “When storing onions, think cool, dry, and breathable,” said ...

Keep onions and potatoes separate in your kitchen to extend their shelf life. Onions release ethylene gas, which causes ...