Storage and Preservation Tips

The Trick To Saving Mushy Strawberries

If your berries take on that squishy, unappetizing texture, make sure not to throw them out right away.

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What To Do If Your Napa Cabbage Has Tiny Black Spots

While blemish-free leaves are the most aesthetic choice, are those tiny black flecks on your cabbage cause for concern? Here's what to do if you see spots.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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How To Tell If Olives Have Gone Bad

If you've been holding on to a jar of olives for a while, it's fair to wonder if they've gone bad. Here's how you can tell if your olives are past their prime.

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How Long Can You Store Leftover Pancake Batter?

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

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The Absolute Best Ways To Keep Bean Sprouts Fresh

Bean sprouts are a simple and delicious way of adding a healthy crunch to almost any recipe. Make sure you keep them fresh with our tips.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Read More

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How Long Can You Store Cooked Rice In The Fridge?

Refrigerating leftover rice is what many of us inevitably do, but rice can't last forever, and so how long is too long to store cooked rice in the fridge?

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How To Tell If Corn On The Cob Has Gone Bad

Corn on the cob is susceptible to various forms of spoilage, including damage from insects and its natural aging process, and both can be easily detected.

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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.

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How To Tell If Tofu Has Gone Bad

Eating bad tofu can cause stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, or even a fever. Follow these tips to keep your tofu a health food instead of a hazard.

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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.

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How To Tell If Tuna Salad Has Gone Bad

Eating spoiled tuna salad can lead to food poisoning. Here's how to tell if your tuna salad has gone bad, including changes in appearance and smell.

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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 Read More

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.

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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 Read More

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?

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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 Read More