FIFO: The Rule You Need To Store Food Like A Chef
FIFO seems like a mysterious term, but this food storage mantra used by pro chefs couldn't be easier to understand and follow, saving you money and food waste.
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How To Clean Collectible Popcorn Buckets
As collectible popcorn buckets become more popular in movie theaters, it's smart to preserve these emblems of culture by cleaning them properly. -
The Simple Hack To Stop Salt From Hardening In The Shaker
If you live in a humid environment, or your kitchen regularly gets steamy, you may notice your salt caking in the shaker. To prevent this, simply add raw rice. -
Your Microwave Is Key To Cleaning And Shucking Corn
There's nothing quite like a beautifully charred corn on the cob, but the shucking involved, oy! Make your life easier with a simple tool: your microwave. -
13 Tips That Will Help Your Bread Stay Soft For Longer
Whether you're baking your own bread or storing a store-bought loaf, these tips will keep your bread soft and moist while avoiding mold and staleness. -
Why You Should Never Store Olive Oil Near The Stove
There are a few good places in your kitchen for storing olive oil, but the area near your stovetop is not one of them, despite how convenient it may be. -
Freeze Spaghetti Sauce In Ice Cube Molds To Save Yourself A Moldy Mess
Do you have a surplus of sauce? Were you over exuberant with your spaghetti making, and now you're drowning in marinara? Don't let it mold! Use the freezer. -
Store Your Best Knives In Newspaper Before It's Too Late
A quality kitchen knife is meant to last a lifetime, so make sure to protect its blade by wrapping it in newspaper before tossing it into a drawer. -
Tips For Properly Storing And Cleaning Mussels, According To A Chef
Food Republic spoke to a pro chef to learn how to safely bring mussels home and store them, plus tips for washing and cooking them in a delicious broth. -
The Red Flag To Watch Out For When Buying Grocery Store Sushi
You're craving sushi, and you see a display of prepackaged sushi at the grocer's. Do you buy it and risk it all? You can if that sushi passes certain checks. -
The Best Type Of Container To Prevent Freezer Burnt Food
To stop freezer burn from ruining your ice cream, produce, and more, follow our tips for selecting glass containers that keep your frozen food in tip-top shape. -
Why Your Cast Iron Pan Is Sticky, And How To Fix It
If you've started cooking in cast iron, you may notice that your skillet has developed stickiness. This can happen due to over seasoning, but it's easy to fix. -
Your Fridge Probably Has A Cheese Drawer. Here's How To Find It
Depending on its design, your refrigerator might have a narrow compartment specifically designed for storing cheese and other deli products. -
How To Store Chocolate Covered Strawberries For Fresh Flavor
Your Valentine's Day chocolate-covered strawberries won't last long, so get familiar with how long their shelf life is and how you can best preserve them. -
The Secret To Storing Banana Bread So It Stays Moist
When looking for a way to keep your banana bread nice and fresh, you can't just leave it sitting out on your counter. Here's how to keep it perfectly moist. -
Store Oats In The Freezer For Perpetually Fresh Breakfast
Fresh oats are a great staple food to make oatmeal, breakfast bars, and pie toppings. But they can go stale unless you put them in your freezer. -
The Apple Varieties That Brown The Slowest After Slicing
You can take several measures to prevent apples from turning brown and soggy, but buying these varieties of the fruit can help you out even better. -
How To Rescue Limp Celery And Return It To Its Former Glory
There's nothing more disappointing than when your celery has gone limp, but don't despair. While it takes 24 hours, you can restore celery to its crunchy glory. -
Storing Onions In The Fridge Is A Mushy Mistake
If you want to prevent your onions from going soft, you need to keep them as far away from the fridge as you possibly can. Here's where to keep them instead. -
The Pitfall To Avoid While Storing Butter On The Counter
There are plenty of ways you can store your butter, but if you keep it on the counter, you need to keep it away from metal, which accelerates spoilage. -
The Genius Hack To Build Your Own Refrigerator Salad Bar
There are a million ways to build a salad, but all that prep can put us off from actually making one. Be two steps ahead with your very own salad bar at home. -
How Long Sake Will Maintain Its Flavor After Opening
Sake is a delicious alcohol that's worth getting to know, but learning how to store it and when it goes bad is just as important as learning how to enjoy it. -
How Long Bottled Kombucha Will Stay Fresh After Opening
A bottle of kombucha lasts for a long time unopened, but once you open it, you should store it properly and use it up within these recommended timeframes. -
How To Tell If An Egg Is Good With The Shake Test
If you shake an egg next to your ear and can hear the yolk and white sloshing around inside, the egg is likely old and beginning to break down. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Storing Herbs
We've all reached into the fridge for fresh basil only to retrieve a wilted bunch of sad herbs. Let's delve into common mistakes with some easy solutions. -
How To Tell When Tofu Has Gone Bad
If you have a package of tofu sitting in the back of your fridge, you might be wondering if it's still good. Thankfully, it's easy to tell when it goes bad. -
The Freezer Mistake That Ruins Canned Biscuit Dough
So, you've got too many cans of biscuit dough and decide to freeze them. Avoid catastrophe by letting them thaw in the fridge, not on the counter.
