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Storage And Preservation

  • Italian deli meat sandwich

    Where To Store Deli Meat In Your Fridge To Make It Last Much Longer

    To maximize the life of your deli meat, you need to store it properly. Where you place the meat in your refrigerator can affect how long it lasts.

    By Julia Mullaney 4 months ago Read More
  • A cup of coffee sitting on a bed of coffee beans.

    The Best Way To Store Your Coffee Might Also Be The Easiest

    Light, heat, and air are your coffee beans' biggest enemies. Find out how to protect your them and preserve flavor with a method you might not expect.

    By Betsy Parks 4 months ago Read More
  • An illustrative image showing an individual using kitchen tongs.

    How Kitchen Tongs Make Drying Reusable Plastic Bags Effortless

    Kitchen tongs are true workhorses, but they have even more uses than you think. This includes an excellent hack for drying reusable plastic bags.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Person's hands holding a plastic storage bag filled with green beans, next to bags of peas and corn

    Is It Safe To Microwave Plastic Storage Bags? What You Should Know

    Plastic storage bags can be used for a wide number of reasons in the kitchen. However, it isn't always safe to use them in your microwave, and here's why.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 4 months ago Read More
  • Mayonnaise in a bowl surrounded by garlic and lemon.

    How To Know If Your Mayo Has Expired

    You can keep an eye on your mayo's expiration date, but there are more visual cues that let you know when your favorite sandwich topper has spoiled.

    By Amanda Berkey 4 months ago Read More
  • Gloved hand holding a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich

    How Long Are Your Frozen Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Sandwiches Good For?

    Frozen Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches are a major boon when you're busy and hungry, but how long are they good for in the freezer? Here's the deal.

    By Julia Mullaney 4 months ago Read More
  • Photo of bundles of fresh rosemary

    2 Methods For Storing Fresh Rosemary From Your Garden

    Rosemary is a great herb to have in your garden. But if you've harvested too much of it, here are a few methods for storing it and keeping it fresh.

    By David Bugg 4 months ago Read More
  • Pantry with jars

    The Pantry Staple You Should Avoid Buying In Bulk

    There are several items that are crucial to always keep on hand in your kitchen for cooking, but bulk buying this one pantry staple isn't the smartest idea.

    By Eloise Rollins-Fife 4 months ago Read More
  • A bundle of parsley on a cutting board

    There's A Better Way To Store Your Parsley

    Parsley is an essential herb to add to your kitchen rotation, and it's even better fresh. With the proper refrigeration tips, you can learn to make it last.

    By Gerard Jones 5 months ago Read More
  • Small kitchen appliances on the counter

    Stop Leaving Small Appliances On The Counter — It's Time To Find A Better Storage Solution

    Whether you're out of counter space or want your kitchen to look less cluttered, keeping kitchen appliances off the counter is a great way to make more room.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 5 months ago Read More
  • Open shelves are seen in a kitchen.

    Stop Storing Glassware Like This Unless You Want Constant Dirty Dishes

    Putting your beautiful glassware on display is an understandable impulse, but if you store them on these shelves, you'll be making a lot more work for yourself.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 5 months ago Read More
  • Two bags of frozen shrimp on display

    When Buying Frozen Shrimp, One Big Clue Tells If You've Got A Bad Bag

    Frozen shrimp offer an easy way to store and cook them. However, there are a few things to watch out for that may mean the shrimp you're buying isn't good.

    By Jaime Jacques 5 months ago Read More
  • stained plastic food storage container in a kitchen sink

    Avoid Tupperware Stains For Good With A Simple Oil Hack

    Sick and tired of those opaque orange sauce stains sticking on your Tupperware containers? We've got the perfect hack for preventing staining on your container.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 5 months ago Read More
  • Photo of disorganized kitchen shelves with many items

    Overflowing Kitchen Cabinets? This Dollar Tree Essential May Just Cut The Clutter In Half

    Cabinets are stuffed to the brim with all sorts of kitchen knick knacks, from sugar packets to even small tools. Thankfully, this storage solution can help.

    By David Bugg 5 months ago Read More
  • Pot of water with three corn cobs

    Here's How Long Homemade Corn Stock Will Last You

    Whipping up a batch or two of corn stock and wondering how long it will stay fresh before going bad? Well, it depends on where and how you store it.

    By Shriya Swaminathan 5 months ago Read More
  • Hands hold an avocado sliced in half

    Keep Your Avocados Pristine Green With This Clever Viral Tip

    Do your sliced avocados go bad before you're ready to enjoy them? Keep them fresher for longer by slicing them using this nifty, viral TikTok hack.

    By Georgina Jedikovska 5 months ago Read More
  • oven baked potatoes on a plate

    Never Store Leftover Baked Potato In Aluminum Foil. Here's Why

    You might not think twice before neatly covering that baked spud in a sheet of foil and popping it in the fridge. But doing so can be dangerous.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Assortment of various fun magnets on a refrigerator door

    Fridge Doors Hold More Than Magnets If You Use This Dollar Tree Trick

    Fridge doors can actually hold a lot more than just magnets. This neat Dollar Tree hack can help you get more out of your kitchen for cheap.

    By David Bugg 5 months ago Read More
  • A spoon scooping bacon grease from jar

    How To Properly Store And Reuse Bacon Grease

    Bacon grease is culinary liquid gold. If you're interested in reusing and storing this delicious fat, we recommend a strainer and a glass bowl.

    By Sarah Moore 5 months ago Read More
  • Hands holding basket of fresh cherries with stems on.

    ​​Never Remove The Stems From Fresh Cherries. Here's Why

    Fresh cherries are a delight to snack on or bake with, but keeping them unspoiled can be challenging. Here's why keeping the stems on can help.

    By Amy Andrews 5 months ago Read More
  • cookies and sugar cubes on a blue background

    How A Sugar Cube Can Save Your Fresh Baked Cookies

    If you want to keep your freshly baked cookies from going stale, you might want to try this simple trick that involves nothing more than a cube of sugar.

    By Demi Phillips 5 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of ketchup

    Should Ketchup Be Stored In The Fridge Or The Pantry? Here's Heinz's Answer To This Age-Old Question

    Ever wonder whether your ketchup should be stored in the fridge or pantry? We looked to condiment company Heinz for the definitive answer.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 5 months ago Read More
  • Person filling plastic food containers

    Why You Need To Ditch Your Plastic Food Storage Containers — And How To Do It

    It's about time to throw out your plastic food storage containers for a serious upgrade. The great news? We know just how to make the switch.

    By Gerard Jones 5 months ago Read More
  • Close-up of a simple wine rack

    Wine Racks Can Organize More Than Just Wine In Your Kitchen

    Wine racks are an aesthetic way to store wine. But they can also be used for so much more than just keeping those glass bottles organized.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 5 months ago Read More
  • Photo of a napkin holder on a counter

    How To Turn A Dollar Tree Napkin Rack Into A Budget-Friendly Wall Organizer

    With just an inexpensive Dollar Tree napkin holder, you can create a kitchen-friendly storage rack for holding utensils, spices, and other items.

    By David Bugg 5 months ago Read More
  • Messy kitchen with open cabinets

    Thrifting A Magazine Holder Can Bring Some Serious Organization To Your Kitchen

    Different styles of magazine holders can be used in your kitchen to organize everything from canned goods to fresh produce and an array of non-food items.

    By Betsy Parks 5 months ago Read More
  • Interior entrance to an Aldi store

    The Aldi Home Storage Find With A Smart Space-Saving Design For Your Kitchen

    It's far too easy to overcrowd kitchen cabinets and drawers with small tools, but this clever find from Aldi can rectify your storage woes without eating space.

    By Jessica Riggio 5 months ago Read More
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