Celery can keep its crunch for a good two weeks if it is tightly wrapped in aluminum foil. But what if you forgot that tight wrap? And you often need only a stalk or two for the occasional tuna salad or soup recipe, so the rest of the bunch can get limp pretty quick. Here’s what to do to get the crunch back…

To revive wilted celery, place the rubbery stalks in a bowl or pickle dish with a few slices of raw potato and enough water to cover. Place in the refrigerator. In about an hour, so the stalks should be nice and crisp and ready to serve.

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