The conversation between human and AI assistant.
What is the best way to evenly ripen a quart of hard and tart supermarket strawberries? Should they be left on the counter, in the fridge, or a combination of both?
I have a quart of hard and tart supermarket strawberries that I need to ripen evenly. Should I leave them on the counter, in the fridge, or a combination of both?
To ripen strawberries evenly, it's best to place them in a paper bag and leave them at room temperature for a day or two. This helps to trap the ethylene gas that they naturally produce, which speeds up the ripening process. Once they are ripe, you can store them in the fridge to keep them fresh for a few more days.