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Why Storing Mushrooms And Garlic Together Can Have Disastrous Results By Kat Olvera Sept. 13, 2025 11:00 am EST

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After buying produce, one of the greatest challenges is making sure it stays fresh for as long as possible. Finding the correct way to store foods like morel mushrooms — or any mushrooms, for that matter — is both an art and a science. One mistake that any chef would tell you is ruining your mushrooms is storing them in your refrigerator in the same vicinity as garlic. Mushrooms are delicious, spongy fungi that absorb flavors throughout the cooking process, thanks to their porous texture. Though what's wonderful for cooking can make a disaster out of storage, because th

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