You're Doing It All Wrong: How To Clean And Store Your Berries

Fresh berries may look great in the store, but it often feels like the clock starts ticking the moment you bring them home. If it feels like throwing away moldy or otherwise spoiled berries is an inevitable part of the berry-buying routine, it's time to switch up your tactics. According to chef Josh Donelson, it all starts with washing your berries when you bring them home. Yes, washing. It's not as simple as just rinsing them in the sink, but it's not complicated either. So, unless you enjoy throwing money down the drain — that is, berries in the trash — be sure to listen up.

Aside from being easy, the cool part of this wash-and-store process is that it'll actually help prep your berries for whenever you're ready to eat them. Whether you're a berry fiend for parfaits, smoothies, or dessert toppings, or you just really enjoy eating them fresh as-is, following Chef Josh's tips will help ensure you get the most out of your produce purchase.