Raspberry

One of the most common questions when cooking with raspberries is how to choose the best ones. Consumers often want to know how to identify ripe, sweet, and healthy raspberries. The answer to this lies in its color, fragrance, and firmness. Good raspberries are bright, have a strong aroma, and are not overly soft. People also frequently wonder how to wash raspberries properly because they are fragile and could easily get squished. The trick lies in placing them in a colander, spraying them gently with water, and allowing them to air dry or patting them gently with a paper towel. Finally, there are those who are curious about the different ways they can use raspberries in their cooking. While these berries are commonly used in desserts like pies and tarts, they're also great in savory dishes such as salads, glazes for meats, or sauces. Marinating them with balsamic vinegar can deepen their flavor and make for a lovely addition to a simple green salad. Here is a fun yet little-known trick: raspberries freeze extremely well. You can spread them out on a baking sheet, freeze them, and then store them in a bag. This way, they won't clump together and you'll have individual frozen raspberries whenever you need them.