9 Kitchen Tricks That Will Help You Save Money

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2/10 1. Stop brown sugar from turning hard by adding a couple of marshmallows to the container.
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3/10 2. Use vegetables that are no longer fresh enough to eat to make homemade veggie chips.
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4/10 3. Freeze any leftover wine to later use in recipes that require a 'splash' of wine.
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5/10 4. Make bananas last longer by wrapping the crown of the bunch with cling wrap.
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6/10 5. Store asparagus like flowers in a vase. It will keep them looking and tasting fresh for up to two weeks.
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7/10 6. Onions and garlic need to breathe to stay their freshest so store them in ventilated paper bags.
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8/10 7. Stop potatoes from sprouting or shrivelling by storing an apple in your potato sack.
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9/10 8. Wrap celery, broccoli and lettuce in aluminium foil before storing them in the fridge – it will stay crisper for a couple more weeks.
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10/10 9. Dry leftover fresh herbs in the microwave. Cover the herbs with paper towels, then microwave on high power for around 1 minute initially, followed by a few 20 second bursts until completely dry.
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Make your produce last longer and save some money with these clever kitchen tricks...