Keep potatoes 'good for weeks' with simple hack - cooked ones last up to a year

Stop potatoes from rotting with simple food storage hack that keeps them 'good for weeks' (Image: Getty) Whether you enjoy them roasted, baked, mashed, or fried, potatoes are undoubtedly a versatile British staple. Despite their popularity in the kitchen , many people are unsure of the best way to store them. To help you keep your potatoes fresh and extend their shelf life, Vlatka Lake, a storage expert at Space Station , gave Express.

co.uk some valuable tips. One of her simple storage methods helps keep not only potatoes, but all root vegetables , fresh for weeks.

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