It’s back-to-school season, and you know what that means: We're back to packed lunches. It’s also time to unearth tips and tricks that make assembling them less of an early-morning hassle. For ...

CHASKA, Minn. — If you’ve had a bountiful apple harvest this fall, you don’t have to eat or preserve them all at once. With proper storage, many apple varieties can last well into the winter ...

Color, weight, and firmness are the best indicators of a ripe, juicy apple. A sweet, floral aroma and a flexible stem can also suggest peak ripeness. Keep apples refrigerated and unwashed until ready ...

Learn why apples rot, how to spot the signs they've spoiled, and how to properly store them to keep them fresh and safe.