To keep celery crisp and prevent it from wilting early, wash the celery and separate it into individual stalks. Dry, then ...
To keep celery crisp and prevent it from wilting early, wash the celery and separate it into individual stalks. Dry, then wrap all the clean stalks in tinfoil and refrigerate. I put mine in the vegetable bin. They will last a long time.
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