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  • Various ground and whole spices

    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.

    By Jolene Bouchon September 17th, 2022 Read More
  • hand grabbing frozen meat from freezer

    The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Defrosting Meat

    There 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.

    By Courtney Omell August 30th, 2022 Read More
  • Dates on a dish

    How To Tell If Your Dates Have Gone Bad

    Like any fruit or vegetable product, dates have an expiration date (forgive the pun). But how can you tell when that time has come?

    By Natasha Bailey August 29th, 2022 Read More
  • Covered dish in microwave

    Why You Should Always Cover Food In The Microwave

    We all hate opening the microwave to find a splattered mess clinging to corners and crevices. Here’s why you should always cover your food.

    By Wendy Leigh August 18th, 2022 Read More
  • pancake batter eggs flour butter

    How Long Can You Store Leftover Pancake Batter?

    Here's why the ingredients you've used matter when it comes to storing pancake batter.

    By Shaye Glisson July 21st, 2022 Read More
  • Knife cutting into meat

    How To Tell If Your Meat Is Spoiled

    There 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.

    By Melody Rivera July 19th, 2022 Read More
  • Sour cream in bowl

    How To Tell If Sour Cream Has Gone Bad

    Sour 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.

    By Emily Boyette June 28th, 2022 Read More
  • tortilla chips and salsa

    Use This Trick To Revive Stale Tortilla Chips

    Finishing 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.

    By Kalea Martin June 27th, 2022 Read More
  • fresh celery on board

    How To Tell If Celery Has Gone Bad

    Like 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?

    By Shaye Glisson June 24th, 2022 Read More
  • Cream cheese on bagel

    The Best Way To Tell If Cream Cheese Has Gone Bad

    There 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.

    By Shaye Glisson June 23rd, 2022 Read More
  • Chocolate chip cookies on tablecloth

    The Unexpected Item That Can Keep Your Baked Goods Fresh For Longer

    Nothing 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.

    By Elizabeth Hazard June 15th, 2022 Read More
  • closeup of ripe mangos

    How To Tell If A Mango Has Gone Bad

    Mangos 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.

    By Chris Sands June 10th, 2022 Read More
  • mojito

    The Absolute Best Ways To Store Limes

    To 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.

    By Anabelle Doliner June 7th, 2022 Read More
  • fresh green beans

    The Absolute Best Ways To Keep Green Beans Fresh

    Green 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.

    By Wendy Leigh May 24th, 2022 Read More
  • raw tuna filets

    How To Tell If Raw Tuna Has Gone Bad

    Fortunately, discerning whether or not a piece of tuna is spoiled is not overly difficult. Usually, all it takes is a thorough visual check.

    By John J Lee May 18th, 2022 Read More
  • Spoonful of raw brown sugar

    The Absolute Best Ways To Keep Brown Sugar Soft

    Luckily, there are several ways around the dreaded brown-sugar-brick, and most of them use tools you probably have lying around.

    By Autumn Swiers May 13th, 2022 Read More
  • Fruit in freezer

    Is It Safe To Eat 2-Year-Old Frozen Fruit?

    While 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.

    By Sylvia Tomczak May 11th, 2022 Read More
  • Leftovers in the fridge

    Why You Shouldn't Reheat Leftovers More Than Once

    So 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.

    By Jessie Molloy May 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • Coca-Cola bottles in fridge door

    The Reason You Should Store Soda In Your Refrigerator Door

    Sure, storing soda in your refrigerator door is convenient. But why does it really matter where in the fridge you stack those cans?

    By Autumn Swiers May 3rd, 2022 Read More
  • bowl of ground turkey with ingredients

    Warning Signs Your Ground Turkey Has Gone Bad

    As 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.

    By John J Lee April 25th, 2022 Read More
  • blackberry smoothie

    How Long Can You Store A Smoothie In The Fridge?

    Who 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?

    By Lauren Rothman April 25th, 2022 Read More
  • cooked mushrooms in skillet

    Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Leftover Mushrooms

    Mushrooms 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.

    By Jessie Molloy April 13th, 2022 Read More
  • Glasses of orange juice with fresh oranges

    How Long Can Orange Juice Be Left Out At Room Temperature?

    According 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.

    By Jen Peng April 12th, 2022 Read More
  • frozen fish in plastic

    Is Your Frozen Fish Mushy? Here's Why

    For 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.

    By Hope Ngo April 11th, 2022 Read More
  • fresh cauliflower

    How To Tell If Cauliflower Has Gone Bad

    All 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.

    By Chris Sands April 11th, 2022 Read More
  • Butterball turkeys at store

    Should You Let Turkey Thaw Overnight?

    Leaving 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.

    By John J Lee April 9th, 2022 Read More
  • Lee & Perrins Worcestershire sauce

    What Happens If You Don't Refrigerate Worcestershire Sauce?

    Worcestershire 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.

    By Karen Hart April 4th, 2022 Read More
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