Reusing Lids When Making Your Own Canned Food Is A Major Mistake
It might feel wasteful to discard lids, but reusing them can be detrimental. A reused food storage lid may not provide a strong enough seal.
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DIY TV Dinners Are A Foolproof (And Fun) Meal Prep Technique
Frozen TV-style dinners from the grocery store are expensive, not filling, and often have a lot of extra ingredients that you don't need. -
A Tower Of Lettuce Is The Genius Way To Preserve Your Leafy Greens Longer
To avoid your greens going bad, stack them between paper towels to remove excess moisture and keep fresh. -
It's Hard To Tell When Ground Turkey Has Gone Bad. Here's What To Look For
When raw, ground turkey is usually a light pink color that might also look slightly beige, but it's not always easy to tell when this type of meat has spoiled. -
Here's How Long Your Homemade Frozen Meatballs Will Last
When you need to freeze a batch of meatballs, regardless of whether they're cooked or uncooked, this is how long they'll last in your freezer. -
The Longest You Should Let That Plate Of Bacon Stay Out At Breakfast
It's hard to beat bacon for breakfast, but it's not an ingredient you want to leave laying around. Here's the facts on food safety when making bacon. -
When You Should Be Putting Bananas In The Fridge
Some fruits are incredibly sensitive when it comes to storage. As far as bananas are concerned, here's when you should be putting them in the fridge. -
The Ice Cream Storage Hack For Consistently Preventing Freezer Burn
To store ice cream for the long haul, consider stashing it in the back of the freezer, where it's out of the way of fluctuating temperatures. -
Storing Nutella In The Fridge Is An Unexpectedly Terrible Idea
We extend the shelf life of numerous food products by storing them in the refrigerator, but with Nutella, that's an unexpectedly terrible idea. -
Why Layers Are So Important When Making Salad Ahead Of Time
Storage is key when approaching how best to make a salad ahead of time. Layers are especially important and there's a sensible explanation why. -
Butter Is The Unexpected Key To Keeping Hard Cheese Totally Mold-Free
Cheesemakers know a hack that many amateur cheese lovers don't know yet -- a thin layer of butter can keep your hard cheese fresher, longer. -
Is Condensation In Food Containers Something To Worry About?
We all know safe food storage is important. Here's what you should know about condensation in your leftover containers (and how to avoid it). -
Green Tomato Ketchup Is A Tangy Alternative You Need To Try This Summer
Sure, regular old red ketchup is cool, but if you're looking for one of the tangiest alternatives give green tomato ketchup a try this summer. -
The 15 Best Veggies For Home-Canning
Home-canning is a great way to stretch your food budget and ensure you have tasty veggies year-round. But some vegetables are better for canning than others. -
In Some Ways, Frozen Spinach Is Actually Superior To Fresh
While fresh spinach is indeed healthy, it does have some drawbacks to keep in mind. In fact, frozen spinach has some distinct advantages over fresh. -
Why You Shouldn't Put Your Fresh Pico De Gallo In The Refrigerator
Fresh pico de gallo is a party favorite, but when you make it matters. This delicious dipping dish doesn't do well in the refrigerator: Here's why. -
Keep Brown Sugar Soft With An Equally Sweet Ingredient
Brown sugar is a key ingredient in baking, but storing it wrong can render it an unusable brick. This sweet trick can keep your stored brown sugar soft. -
How To Safely Use Dry Ice To Keep Your Frozen Treats Intact On The Go
Dry ice is different from ice made of water and needs to be handled differently. Here's how to safely keep your frozen treats intact, on the go, using dry ice. -
Don't Believe The Lies: Frozen Salmon Is Just As Good As Fresh Salmon
There's long been a stigma about freezing foods and thawing them later, but don't believe the lies. Frozen salmon is just as good as fresh salmon. Here's why. -
The Unexpected Hack That Will Keep Your Ice Cream Cold On The Road
Never deal with melted ice cream again when you're on the road, thanks to a simple yet unexpected solution that will keep your sweet treat perfectly chilled. -
The Science Behind How Canned Diced Tomatoes Keep Their Shape For So Long
Ever wonder how diced tomatoes keep their shape so long? Is it due to the canning process or some chemical compound? Learn the science behind how this works. -
Ina Garten's Genius Bread Freezing Tip Will Change Your Life
Want a nifty kitchen tip that will change your life? Give celebrity chef and author Ina Garten's genius method for freezing bread a try and see what happens. -
Ripen Tomatoes Quicker Than Ever With One Simple Hack
When you've got a hankering for some love apples but you're in a hurry, here's how to use one simple hack to ripen tomatoes incredibly fast. -
The Longest Your Cookie Dough Will Last In The Fridge Before Baking
Got leftover cookie dough? You can bake it another day! Here's what you need to know about how long cookie dough will keep before going bad. -
The Most Important Thing To Know When Refreezing Ground Beef
Because ground beef is susceptible to harmful bacteria, it's important to educate yourself on the proper techniques for freezing, thawing, and refreezing. -
How To Store Homemade Kimchi To Preserve The Flavor And Crunch
By storing your kimchi in the refrigerator, you will slow down the fermentation process, and help keep the flavor and texture consistent for several months. -
How Long Unopened Canned Veggies Will Last Past Their Expiration Date
Have a can of corn that's been sitting around for more than half a decade? Here's how long unopened cans of vegetables last past their expiration date.
