While there's nothing better than biting into a juicy peach in the summertime, you may only have unripe ones laying around. When that happens, fear not—it's possible to ripen peaches at home quickly.

peaches (peaches), plums and tomatoes. But not all foods ripen faster on ethylene. Those that react most sensitively to this gas are cabbage, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, cucumbers and ...