Storage and Preservation Tips

An open bag of potato chips with chips spilled out onto the table

Stop Trying To Stack Potato Chip Bags: A Better Way To Clear Up Space And Keep Snacks Fresh

Keep your potato chips or other coveted snacks secure with this novel way of clearing space in your pantry and ensuring your snacks stay fresh.

Plate of baked potatoes with butter and chopped chives

How Long Baked Potatoes Last In The Fridge

Even with proper storage, baked spuds won't last forever when kept in the fridge. Instead, expect leftovers to keep for a more modest amount of time.

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The Layering Trick That Keeps Onions Fresh During Winter Storage

Want to keep onions at their prime for as long as possible during the winter season? Follow this clever tip and layer them — here's how.

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Here's How Long Marie Callender's Pies Last After Baking

Marie Callender's pies can be stored for months in the freezer, but their shelf life after they've been baked is unfortunately considerably shorter.

5 Disadvantages Of Wooden Cutting Boards

If you've been debating purchasing a wooden cutting board, you may want to consider some things that make them difficult to use or maintain.

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Why Grocery Store Bakeries Don't Refrigerate Their Pumpkin Pies

Although every store bakery is different, many tend not to store pumpkin pies that are baked on site in the cooler. As for why, there are a few theories.

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We Asked An Expert How To Keep Berries Fresh For The Longest Time — The Most Important Steps Start At The Store

According to one expert, the freshest berries start at the grocery store or market you pick them up at. From there, it's all about proper storage.

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Here's When An Expert Actually Washes Berries

When is the best time to wash berries? Well, according to one expert, it depends on which kind you've collected from your local farmers market.

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Enjoy Berries Longer With A Storage Trick That Seems Wrong But May Actually Work

To keep your berries fresher for longer, one expert offers some advice on how to best store them — or, rather, prepare them for storage.

Your Donut Pans Can Do More Than Just Baking: Try This Genius Soup Storage Hack

You know that terrible feeling when your frozen soup heats unevenly in the microwave? We're sure you do, but there's a weird donut pan trick for avoiding it.

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How To Reheat Bacon Without Drying It Out

Reheating leftover bacon is a delicate matter. Some methods leave it chewy, others dry it out far too quickly. Here is the best way to reheat bacon.

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Martha Stewart's Clever Refrigerator Swap For Small Kitchens

Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about homes, and particularly kitchens, where she says one refrigerator swap can save you valuable space.

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Keep Your Counters Clutter-Free With One Easy DIY Floating Storage Trick

This ingenious storage hack creates a floating effect that looks good in your kitchen and hides away items that could be cluttering up your work surface.

Does Leftover Wine Always Need To Be Refrigerated?

Nobody wants leftover wine, be it from an at-home event or a night out, to go to waste, but is refrigerating the answer? Here is what the experts have to say.

A person's hand placing a bunch of ripe bananas into the fruit drawer of fridge with other various fruits.

Actually, Bananas Do Belong In Your Fridge — But Only Under One Condition

Though you may have always been told to not put bananas in the fridge, it's actually exactly where you should be storing them for one purpose.

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You're Probably Storing Grenadine Wrong

Got a bottle of grenadine sitting on your bar cart? You might want to rethink how you store the mixer in an effort to maximize its shelf life.

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Not The Pantry Or Garage: A Better Way To Store Potatoes Through The Fall And Winter

Limited on indoor storage space? Try this out-of-the-box (and outdoors) technique for storing your potatoes as the seasons grow colder.

Full gallon milk jugs at the store with red lids

Repurpose A Milk Jug Into Decorative Countertop Storage With Clothespins And Glue

If you're looking for budget-friendly storage solutions, this fun canister idea that repurposes household items can be styled to match your kitchen decor.

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How To Organize Your Fridge Like Marie Kondo For Lower Stress In The Kitchen

Marie Kondo may not be in the limelight so much these days, but her methods on decluttering will still work wonders on your fridge and reduce stress.

A donabe full of fluffy freshly cooked white rice

How Long Cooked Rice Can Safely Stay In The Refrigerator

While it’s true that there is natural bacteria in rice that survive boiling, the leftovers aren’t necessarily unsafe to eat — you just have to store them right.

Give Countertops More Space With One Simple Ikea Spice Rack Storage Hack

Make more room on your countertops with this clever IKEA storage hack that turns an inexpensive spice rack into practical, space-saving kitchen storage.

The Pantry Storage Upgrade That Prevents Wasted Food

Pros and cons of a pantry: It's a great organizational tool, but it's also easy to lose track of older or soon-to-expire items. Thankfully, there's a hack.

How To Keep Breaded Chicken Crispy After Cooking

If you want to ensure that your fried chicken stays extra crunchy, you need to make sure you treat it right after it's done cooking. Here is how.

How Long Do Blackstone Griddles Last?

Blackstone griddles aren't cheap, so it helps to know how many years you can get out of them. Turns out, the answer isn't so straightforward.

Here's How Long A Yeti Cooler Will Keep Ice

If you've ever wondered how long Yeti coolers can keep ice frozen, here's everything you need to know before investing in the fan-favorite cooler.

Look For These Signs To Choose The Best Onions Every Time

Does it feel like you can't ever find the best of the best onions at the store? You might not be looking for the right things. Here are an expert's tips.

The Kitchen Scraps Worth Saving Now For Homemade Meals Later

Whether peels, stems, stalks, or leaves, all of these can be worth saving and reusing, and will add even more flavor and nutrition to stocks, soups, and more.