Bananas produce ethylene, a natural plant hormone involved in fruit ripening.
Keeping ethylene-sensitive produce close to strong ethylene-producing fruits can cause some foods to ripen or deteriorate sooner.
If you're trying to extend storage...
You don't need to leave cooked food sitting on the counter until it's completely cold before refrigerating it.
Large quantities of food should instead be divided into smaller, shallow containers so they cool more quickly. Perishable leftovers...
The thin skin of fresh ginger can be awkward to remove around its irregular curves using a vegetable peeler.
For relatively fresh ginger, the edge of an ordinary spoon can scrape away the thin skin while following knobs and uneven areas.
This...