Canned Whole Chicken Actually Exists, And We're Not Sure Why
Talk about a confusing product! Canned whole chicken actually exists, and after comparing it with fresh chicken, we're not exactly sure why.
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The Best Way To Thaw Frozen Cheese To Avoid A Dry, Crumbly Mess
Thawing frozen cheese can be a risky gamble. Here's how to keep it intact after taking it out of the freezer, so it doesn't get dry or crumbly.
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What You Should Know Before Bottling Fermented Hot Sauce
If you're whipping up your own homemade fermented hot sauce, what you store it inside of is just as important as the condiment itself. Here's what we recommend.
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The Key For A Crisp Chopped Salad Is All About The Timing
Making chopped salad at home is a creative endeavor, but it's always key that your ingredients stay crisp and fresh. Here's a tip that's all about timing.
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How To Thaw Frozen Marshmallows To Keep Them Fluffy And Delicious
Put them in the fridge overnight to defrost them slowly, and keep them sealed airtight so no moisture gets in. You can also use them directly from frozen.
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Your Red Wine Needs To Be Colder Than You Think For Optimal Drinking
Many people follow the advice that white wines should be served chilled, but your red wine needs to be colder than you think for optimal drinking.
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Honey Is A Foolproof Way Of Keeping Fruit Salads Fresh This Summer
Fruit salad is a healthy and delicious summer dish, and easy to make too. Try this foolproof tip for using honey to keep it fresh, and add flavor.
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The Reason Pumpkin Butter Should Never Be Canned At Home
Despite its innocent façade, the home canning of pumpkin butter poses a risk that's strong enough for food safety experts to advise against the DIY practice.
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The Best Way To Safely Thaw Frozen Bacon And What To Avoid
It might be easy to scarf down an entire pack of bacon in one sitting, but there are plenty of reasons you might want to freeze the excess for a later date.
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Acidity Is Key To Ensuring Safe Home-Canned Tomatoes
The practice of canning tomatoes at home, a delicate balance between science and art, carries an essential element many may overlook: acidity.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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