James Silverton wrote:
>
> Those are some pretty good tips that I won't repeat but I'd add that
> celery keeps very well in a plastic bag in a crisper. It may blanch but
> I prefer white to green anyway. The leaves will turn brown long before
> the stalks are unappetizing even if a small amount of cut end needs
> trimming. In my experience, parsley and cilantro keep best in plastic
> bags in the fridge if dry rather than damp even if stores tend to
> sprinkle them with water.

Cilantro keeps longer if the stems sit in a glass or jar
of water in the fridge. Broccoli also benefits from
having the stem in water. I cut off the last inch or so
of the stem before putting it in water. Within a few
hours, the broccoli becomes very crisp.