My refrigerator always seems to have a few miscellaneous food lurking in it that have seen better days – like the plastic bag filled with carrots that I bought several weeks ago, but somehow had never used. So I was thrilled to find a hundred-year-old suggestion for reviving carrots and other root vegetables.
Root vegetables, such as turnips and carrots, that have been withered need not be thrown away. Revive them by slicing off the ends and laying them in cold water. In a few hours their natural freshness will be restored.
Ladies Home Journal (March, 1918)
This tip worked wonderfully. The revived carrots were almost as good as ones I’ve freshly pulled from my garden.
A Hundred Years Ago 
Brilliant. Thanks.
I have used that trick for celery. I’ll have to remember to try it with other veggies.
I have also revived celery by cutting off the ends and standing them up in a glass of water for a few hours. Never thought to do this with carrots, parsnips, etc. Would this technique work with potatoes, I wonder?
Yes, I know this works too. We inefficient ones have to know these things!
Huh. The things you learn from your elders!
That’s nice to know. We don’t usually have forgotten carrots, because neighbor Logan likes to feed the horses that board in the pasture next to us.
I have some slightly withered carrots in the fridge right now, that I was going to steam with broccoli. Instead, I’ll do a little experimentation tonight and see what happens. I’ve never heard of this.
My grandmothers taught me this one–I use it often!
Good to know. I’ve thrown many away because of that same problem. Can’t wait to try the revival tip.
I’ve done that with celery, but had no idea it worked with carrots too. Thanks!
It is a great tip! And works with lots of vegetables. Thanks ,Sheryl
Hello Sheryl! I’m back from an amazing trip to the Southern Hemisphere, and making some blog visits. What a great tip! I feel so guilty when I waste food.
Hope you are well!
This information will come in handy. All too often I find some withered carrots in the bottom of the vegetable drawer.
Waste not want not.
Great share, Sheryl! Will try!