How To Store Spices And Keep Spices Fresh
While spices don't technically expire, they can lose their flavor over time if they're not stored properly. Here are some tips to keep your seasoning fresh.
Read MoreWhile spices don't technically expire, they can lose their flavor over time if they're not stored properly. Here are some tips to keep your seasoning fresh.
Read MoreThere are no shortcuts to defrosting meat, unless you're interested in a quick trip to meeting food-borne illnesses. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Read MoreLike any fruit or vegetable product, dates have an expiration date (forgive the pun). But how can you tell when that time has come?
Read MoreWe all hate opening the microwave to find a splattered mess clinging to corners and crevices. Here’s why you should always cover your food.
Read MoreHere's why the ingredients you've used matter when it comes to storing pancake batter.
Read MoreThere are many ways to inspect, identify, and prevent your meat from becoming the culprit of a horrendous food crime and determine if your meat is spoiled.
Read MoreSour cream poses a unique challenge when it comes to checking if it's gone bad, as smell, in this case, doesn't really work. Here's how else you can check.
Read MoreFinishing a great meal doesn't have to herald the end of the remaining tortilla chips. There are many good ways to revive stale chips before it's too late.
Read MoreLike most fresh vegetables, celery doesn't come with a "sell by" or "best by" date if its purchased in bulk. So, how can you tell if celery has gone bad?
Read MoreThere are several ways to determine whether that block of cream cheese is still edible. So, before you toss it in the trash, put that cream cheese to the test.
Read MoreNothing is worse than looking forward to the baked goods on your counter only to find that they've already gone stale; this surprising item may keep them fresh.
Read MoreMangos are a sweet and delicious treat to either eat on its own or incorporated into a number of recipes. Here is how to tell if your mango has gone bad.
Read MoreTo ensure that your limes remain fresh for as long as possible, be strategic with how you store them. Follow these guidelines to make your fruit last longer.
Read MoreGreen beans are a popular vegetable in the average person's diet. Here are the best ways to keep your green beans fresh until you're ready to serve them.
Read MoreFortunately, discerning whether or not a piece of tuna is spoiled is not overly difficult. Usually, all it takes is a thorough visual check.
Read MoreLuckily, there are several ways around the dreaded brown-sugar-brick, and most of them use tools you probably have lying around.
Read MoreWhile freezing is a good way to keep your favorite nutrient-rich fruits available long-term, they must be properly stored. Here's how you should freeze fruit.
Read MoreSo you microwaved leftovers for lunch, but you couldn't finish them all. You've got leftover leftovers. You can re-reheat them, but here's why you shouldn't.
Read MoreSure, storing soda in your refrigerator door is convenient. But why does it really matter where in the fridge you stack those cans?
Read MoreAs you begin to embrace the versatility of ground turkey, it's also imperative that you are able to recognize when your turkey meat has gone bad.
Read MoreWho hasn't blended up way too much smoothie for one person? You'll want to stash your leftovers in the fridge -- but how long will they stay fresh in there?
Read MoreMushrooms are delicious in a variety of dishes, but if you want to eat them as leftovers, there are some important things you need to know.
Read MoreAccording to the FDA, leaving perishable food like orange juice at room temperature for more than two hours is a bad idea, as it could allow bacteria to spread.
Read MoreFor as many tastes as fish have, the one texture that doesn't taste good to any human palate is "mushy." Here's how to avoid cooking mushy fish.
Read MoreAll food goes bad if we have it long enough. The trick is to know the warning signs, and to keep foods fresh as long as possible through proper storage methods.
Read MoreLeaving a frozen turkey on the counter overnight will put it far beyond the two-hour minimum of how long a perishable food can safely sit at room temperature.
Read MoreWorcestershire can help make a tasty marinade for your steak but like with most condiments, you may wonder if it can be refrigerated. Here's what to know.
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