fruit-storage

Green and red grapes stored in a ventilated refrigerator container

How to Store Grapes

May 6, 2026June 14, 2026ting

Store grapes unwashed, dry, and refrigerated in a ventilated container. Wash them just before eating, remove spoiled grapes, and freeze clean dry grapes for snacks.

Whole kiwis on a counter beside sliced kiwi in a clear refrigerator tray with a small fruit bowl

Do Kiwis Need to Be Refrigerated?

December 17, 2025June 15, 2026ting

Unripe kiwis can ripen at room temperature, but ripe kiwis should go in the refrigerator if you are not eating them soon.

Orange segments spread on a freezer tray beside labeled freezer containers

Can You Freeze Oranges?

September 14, 2025June 13, 2026ting

You can freeze oranges, but the texture softens after thawing. Freeze peeled segments, juice, zest, or slices for smoothies, baking, sauces, and drinks.

Whole pineapple, halved pineapple with a soft translucent patch, cut pineapple spears, and a knife on a clean cutting board

How to Tell If Pineapple Is Bad

May 26, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Bad pineapple usually shows more than normal ripeness. Check for mold, leaking juice, a fermented smell, very soft wet spots, slimy cut flesh, or unsafe time after cutting.

Dates in an airtight glass container with a bowl of dates and a freezer bag on a kitchen counter

How Long Do Dates Last?

May 12, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Dates last longest when stored airtight, cool, and dry. Use the pantry for short cool storage, the fridge for soft dates, and the freezer for bulk dates.

Red and green grapes in a bowl and ventilated produce bag beside an open refrigerator produce drawer

Do Grapes Need to Be Refrigerated?

April 11, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Grapes stay freshest in the refrigerator. Keep them dry, unwashed, and ventilated until you are ready to eat them, then wash under running water before serving.