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HOW TO RIPEN PEARS
Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruit- Why are some pears supposed to be picked while they are still hard? Leaving them on the tree can make the flesh gritty, while indoor ripening gives better fruit
- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 days
- How to keep bananas fresh for longer: Try this simple kitchen hack to keep them fresh for longerBananas are known to ripen rapidly due to ethylene gas produced at their stems. By wrapping the stems in tin foil, you can effectively slow...07 Sep, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'When you have got an elephant by the hind leg…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's powerful quote on knowing when to let go of a difficult situation offers enduring wisdom. His life, fro...11 May, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any oth...09 May, 2026, 01.31 AM IST
- Why high and low humidity settings can change how long produce lastsA simple fridge adjustment can keep vegetables fresh for longer. Setting crisper drawer humidity correctly slows moisture loss. Leafy green...07 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- The Refrigerator Drawer Setting Almost Every American Has Wrong, And Why Produce Dies FasterYour refrigerator's crisper drawer holds a secret to fresher produce. A simple humidity slider, often overlooked, can double the life of fr...27 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- Food for thought: Why are Indians eating less fruits than before? Expensive price, poor taste might be the reasonFruits in India were 20% more expensive than in the West, say experts.29 Nov, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
- To Mumbaikars' surprise, this year's Alphonso mangoes came from Malawi, not KonkanFruit and corruption are not just an Indian tradition, as a recent scandal in Japan showed.16 Nov, 2019, 11.09 AM IST
- The mango war! The 'aam' party still can’t bridge the regional divideToday exotic imported fruits are widely available in India but regional varieties of mangoes remain out of reach of most of the country.02 Jun, 2018, 10.06 AM IST
- Amazing Avocados: Fascinating nuggets from epicurean historyButter fruit is an appropriate Indian name for creamy fleshed avocados and this was a sign of how far they have come. They used to be rare.10 Apr, 2014, 09.10 AM IST
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