Here’s to the humble, dependable spud. It has to be one of the top kitchen staples of all time, loved for its versatility — giving us creamy mashes, comforting hashes, cheesy gratins, crisp fries, ...

We don't recommend storing potatoes and onions together, as onions emit a gas that accelerates potato spoilage. To prolong freshness, store them separately in cool, dry, and well-ventilated areas.

This makes your kitchen counter one of the worst places to store potatoes and onions. Stoves and dishwashers pump out heat ...

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 ...

Keep your spuds from sprouting. For such versatile vegetables, potatoes are surprisingly finicky when it comes to storage. If they’re kept in an environment that is too warm, too cold, or without ...

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 ...

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