What IQF Stands For And Why You Should Look For It In Seafood
Many shoppers may choose fresh seafood over frozen, but the latter is actually a safer bet. Keep an eye out for seafood labeled "IQF" on your next grocery run.
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Ignore The Mom-Shamers — Freeze McDonald's Nuggets For Meal Prep
Although one TikToker got plenty of hate for freezing McDonald's nuggets, it is an easy way to meal-prep. With a few food safety tips, you can do the same. -
Does Refrigerating Overripe Fruit With Vinegar Or Salt Help It Last Longer?
The risk that all your beautiful fruit will spoil before you can eat it all is very real. Can vinegar or salt help it last even longer in the fridge? -
Put Your Leftover Cheese Wrapper To Good Use
Popping sliced cheese in a plastic bag may be second nature, but using the cheese paper from the deli is the superior choice for keeping cheese fresh. -
How To Tell If Your Canned Evaporated Milk Has Spoiled
Evaporated milk, like many canned goods, may seem like it stays good forever, but it does have an expiration date. Here's how to tell if it's gone bad. -
Does A Sprinkle Of Sugar On Top Of Jams And Jellies Prevent Spoilage?
Preserves already have a long shelf life compared to other foods, but some people claim you can extend it even further with a sprinkle of sugar. Is this true? -
The Overlooked Mistake You Make When Opening Canned Goods
Canned goods are ideal shelf-stable pantry ingredients, but every time you open one, you may be compromising its contents. Here's how to open cans safely. -
Frozen Tomatoes Are Practical And Versatile
Tomatoes are so vital in many condiments and dishes that it's hard to imagine cooking without them. Freezing them does not diminish their usefulness. -
Dehydrated Cake Gives The Classic Dessert A Crunchy Twist
There is a convenient way to enjoy a slice of cake on the go. Find out how dehydrated cake can prolong the shelf life of your favorite treat. -
How To Store Caramel Apples For Ultimate Freshness
Making caramel apples for a crowd, but have a busy week? Luckily, you can make the dipped fruit treat in advance, with the right storage techniques. -
The One Step You Can Skip When Making Home-Canned Pickled Beets
Pressure canning is the safest form of home canning, but home-canned pickled beets can safely skip the pressure canning step for a specific reason. -
Your Salad Spinner Can Dry More Than Just Leafy Greens
A salad spinner is a handy kitchen gadget in more ways than you can imagine. The device is good for more than lettuce, and maybe even food entirely, too! -
Lemon Zest Vs Lemon Juice: When And How To Use Each In Your Cooking
You might think you can use lemon zest and lemon juice interchangeably. If so, you are dangerously mistaken and absolutely must read this article. -
If Your Citrus Is Looking Scary, Reach For The Dehydrator
We all know the disappointment that comes when your oranges rot before you get to eat them. Luckily, you can dry your citrus fruits to enjoy them much longer. -
Your Cheddar Cheese Could Lose Its Flavor After Just A Week. Here's Why
Cheddar cheese has the uncanny ability to absorb the smells around it. This may not only affect its potency but also cause the cheese to spoil as well. -
Ditch Plastic Bags — Use Silicone Storage To Stop Smushing On-The-Go Food
A plastic bag may seem like the best option for transporting that handful of berries, but silicone might give them a better chance at survival. -
The Paper Towel Hack That Keeps Chicken Nuggets Crispy All Day Long
Chicken nuggets are a wonderfully nostalgic food, but keeping them crispy is not easy. Try this paper towel hack to keep them crispy in your thermos all day! -
Refrigerate Condiments To Avoid Illness (And Being Roasted Online)
There are some serious health risks to storing condiments improperly, but the online roasting you might face if you don't refrigerate them might be even worse. -
The Storage Hack You Should Be Trying With Your Next Watermelon
If you're sick of your freshly cut watermelon becoming soggy and unappetizing after sitting in a pool of its own juices, we have just the trick for you. -
Soften Hardened Brown Sugar With A Kitchen Product You Already Have
If you love baking with brown sugar, you might be happy to know how to soften that hardened brown sugar with a kitchen product you already have in your kitchen. -
TikTok's Genius Sandwich Hack Eliminates The Need For Road Trip Pit Stops
Are you tired of your road trip sandwiches getting squashed while you're in motion? This TikTok storage hack will keep your goods firmly intact. -
How Lacto-Fermentation Is Different From Canning
Lacto-fermentation and canning are two different methods of food preparation but can be easily confused because the results often look similar. -
Why You Should Never Store A Cast Iron Pan With The Lid On
Cast iron pans are great to use in the kitchen and can last for decades. Learn how to prevent rust on your pans and lids by storing them correctly. -
What Happens When You Freeze Marshmallow Fluff?
You might already love marshmallow fluff, but this freezer hack takes the product to a new level and opens up new avenues of dessert experimentation. -
The Impractical Novelty Of Oversized Wine Bottles
Gigantic wine bottles can be awe-inspiring conversation starters, but they're not ideal if all you're interested in doing is getting wine into your belly. -
The Big Storage Mistake You're Making With Coffee Cake
Coffee cake is delicious enjoyed any time of day. But to preserve its moisture and flavor, you need to make sure you're storing the treat the right way. -
The Best Method For Sweetening Your Bland Blueberries
Don't let those less-than-perfect blueberries go to waste! With little effort, you can reinvigorate the berries' sweetness and use them in a variety of dishes.
