Most people see plastic berry boxes and clamshell fruit containers as single-use items, but gardeners view them differently. These containers are surprisingly useful in the garden because they are ...

Sharon Lockley has over 20 years of experience as an editor and writer and has been contributing to Food & Wine since 2019. How many times have you taken fruit or vegetables out from the fridge only ...

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Despite our best efforts to eat produce soon after we purchase it, we’ve all forgotten about a container of berries or a head of lettuce shoved in the back of the fridge. Opening the refrigerator to ...

Fruit is an essential part of many diets, and is such a versatile ingredient. Plump, juicy strawberries can be eaten all on their own or diced and mixed into yogurt bowls. Blueberries pair well in ...

Stacks of fresh strawberries in plastic containers on store shelf - Nycshooter/Getty Images It's no secret: Single-use plastics are a total bummer for the planet. Unfortunately, though, despite our ...

Woman holding a plastic container of strawberries in garden - Chonlatit Noiplai/Shutterstock If you're a berry lover, stop throwing out your empty containers. More than just clear plastic boxes, they ...