Learn how to store celery so you'll have fresh stalks in the crisper ready for hearty soups, snacks and stocks.

Blanch: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath in a large bowl with a mixture of ice and water. When the water boils, add the celery and cook for no more than 1 minute. Use a ...

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, ...

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 ...