The Ultimate Guide to Washing and Preserving Bayberries: Say Goodbye to Insect Eggs and Pesticides!
Every May and June, roadside fruit stalls transform into ruby wonderlands with baskets overflowing with glistening bayberries. These jewel-toned fruits, resembling sugar-dusted garnets, tease our taste buds with their tantalizing sweet-tart aroma. Yet behind their luscious appearance lies a cleaning challenge that puzzles many fruit lovers. Having learned ancestral cleaning techniques from my rural aunt, I'm here to reveal why the common saltwater soak is outdated and how to properly eliminate hidden insect eggs, dust, and pesticide residues using an underrated kitchen hero.