Unassuming celery is truly a powerhouse in the kitchen. Whether part of a mirepoix in a soup or stew, cooked with an old-fashioned pot roast or served as a garnish for a zesty Bloody Mary, celery is a ...

It starts off fresh and crisp, but celery won't stay that way if you don't know how to store it properly at home. To avoid finding that your stalks have become limp and lack their characteristic ...

Dear Heloise: I just read the suggestions regarding keeping celery fresh. You should cut off the leaves if there are a lot of them. Then wrap the entire unwashed “head” (as it comes from the store) in ...

Celery is an adaptable vegetable. In its raw form, it can be eaten as is, tossed into salads and mixed in dips. It also adds flavor when combined in casseroles, soups and stocks. To buy fresh celery, ...

Although celery is typically used in small portions, it’s usually sold in giant bunches, which can make it difficult to buy the right quantity. You might take one or two stalks out of the bag to make ...

DEAR HELOISE: I just read the suggestions regarding keeping celery fresh. You should cut off the leaves if there are a lot of them. Then wrap the entire unwashed "head" (as it comes from the store) in ...

DEAR HELOISE: You have printed several letters about preventing mold on cheese. The usual suggestions include wrapping and storage. Those are all good suggestions, but I have never seen your column ...