Ideally, cooked oatmeal can last for anywhere between four to six days in the refrigerator, but that's only if it is stored properly in an airtight container.
If you can't seem to stop your bananas from turning brown and mushy, you can use just a tiny piece of foil or plastic wrap to extend the life of your bunch.
Unless it's heaped with quick-to-spoil ingredients such as meats and cheese, focaccia should always be stored at room temperature instead of in the fridge.
Tofu not only lasts so much longer if you freeze it, but it gains a unique texture and greater propensity to soak up the flavors in your favorite recipes.
If you feel like leftover pasta isn't worth saving, learn how long it lasts and how to store it properly to cut down on food waste and prep easy future meals.
Orange juice may be a breakfast table staple, but that carton won't last forever - and if it's freshly squeezed, it will have an even shorter lifespan.
An open pack of hot dogs lasts a little longer than fresh meat, but they do go bad eventually, and you need to store them properly to ward off spoilage.
Cooked and frozen bacon is a super convenient item to keep around, but it doesn't last forever, and should be frozen properly for the longest shelf life.
Asparagus is one of those veg that's delicious, quick to prepare, but can be tricky to clean thanks to their odd nature. Fortunately, it's easier than it seems.
Do you have certain pantry ingredients you use pretty much every night? Take a page out of Giada De Laurentiis' book and get a lazy Susan for your counter.
Canned beans make so many meals just that much easier -- they're nutritious, quick, and delicious. But just what is that foam that appears when you rinse them?
Are your home-frozen vegetables not turning out the way you expected? If you're freezing them raw, that may be the problem -- you need to blanch them first.