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  • jar of sourdough starter

    Should You Store Your Sourdough Discard In The Fridge?

    Sourdough discard can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week, after which it can be repurposed in a variety of sweet and savory baking recipes.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Person picking up their Texas Roadhouse dinner

    The Texas Roadhouse Hack That Makes Meal Prep Painless

    Do you want your entire lunch or dinner menu prepped for you for about $40? Of course you do. The answer lies in Texas Roadhouse family meals.

    By Arianna Endicott March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Brown sugar in a glass jar

    How The Size Of Your Container Is Sabotaging Your Brown Sugar

    The size of a storage vessel could be the reason why your brown sugar turns hard and chunky, even if you keep it in an airtight container or jar.

    By Hannah Beach March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Bowl of baby carrots

    How To Store Baby Carrots To Keep Them Crunchy For Weeks

    Baby carrots are so delightfully easy for quick snacking, but they can go limp and sad so fast. Want them to stay crunchy? Try a water bath.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • various canned goods on wooden shelves

    When Are Bubbles In Your Canned Goods A Red Flag?

    Canning can be a great way to preserve foods for longer than normal, but there's strict protocol to make sure they're safe to eat including looking for bubbles.

    By Food Republic Staff March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Pickled vegetables in jars

    For The Crispest Possible Vegetables, Try A Quick Pickle

    Keeping vegetables fresh all week can be a challenge, but the best way to ensure your veggies stay farm-fresh is to bathe them in vinegar for a quick pickle.

    By Emma Pilger March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Peeled potatoes in a bowl of water

    How To Store Peeled Potatoes To Prevent Browning

    Peeling and cutting potatoes in advance is more convenient with these tips that prevent unsightly browning, which happens quickly if not treated ASAP.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt March 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Chips surrounding a bowl of salsa

    How Long Store-Bought Salsa Lasts Once It's Been Opened

    Contrary to popular belief, both homemade and store-bought salsas can go bad and make you sick, and in a much shorter time period than you might think.

    By Arianna Endicott March 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • bowl of roasted chickpeas

    How To Store Roasted Chickpeas So They Don't Get Soggy

    Crispy roasted chickpeas can easily go soggy in just a few hours, so follow our tips to cook and store them the right way for lasting crunch.

    By Hannah Beach March 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Celebrity chef Ina Garten

    Ina Garten's Brilliant Tip To Freeze Cupcakes For Later

    We dish on Ina Garten's cupcake freezing secret: a pre-chilling step that preserves texture, keeping your treats fresh and tasty for months to come.

    By Arianna Endicott March 21st, 2024 Read More
  • Two margaritas with lime wheels and sugar rim

    Juice Leftover Limes Into An Ice Cube Tray For Easy Future Margaritas

    Juice your limes into an ice cube tray, and save the frosty citrus nuggets for your next margarita to ensure delicious cocktails that won't get diluted.

    By Avery Tomaso March 20th, 2024 Read More
  • various boxed wines

    How Long You Have To Drink A Box Of Wine After Opening It

    Boxed wine tends to be more affordable than bottled varieties, is available in larger quantities, and canĀ lastĀ for up to six weeks after being opened.

    By Khyati Dand March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Trying to open a jar

    Open Stubborn Jars Easily With The Back Of Your Knife

    Got a stubborn jar that won't open no matter how you twist and turn the lid? You don't need a fancy gadget to get it open: just a knife is required.

    By Hannah Beach March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Pieces of sushi

    How Long Leftover Sushi Actually Lasts In The Fridge

    Eating leftover sushi can be risky, so follow these tips to learn how long popular types will last, how to store them, and how to tell when they've gone bad.

    By Khyati Dand March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • bottle of hot sauce next to chili peppers

    Fridge Vs Pantry: The Best Way To Store Hot Sauce

    You might think hot sauce basically lasts forever, but it actually can go bad, and the best place to store your bottle depends heavily on its ingredients.

    By Food Republic Staff March 15th, 2024 Read More
  • Broccoli florets

    The Smartest Way To Store Broccoli In Your Fridge

    The best way to keep broccoli fresh isn't in a plastic bag or airtight container, but in a similar manner to how you would store cut flowers.

    By Hannah Beach March 12th, 2024 Read More
  • carrots covered in sand

    The Odd Reason To Consider Storing Your Carrots In Sand

    Storing carrots in sand seem like an odd choice but it's super beneficial to preserving their shelf-life - in some cases as much as several months.

    By Chris Sands March 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Heads of romaine lettuce

    Store Lettuce In A Mason Jar And Say Goodbye To Wilting

    There's not worse than wilted lettuce, so instead of relying on chance, try this mason jar storage trick that will surely prolong the life of your greens.

    By Hannah Beach March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of mushrooms, whole and sliced

    How To Store Mushrooms In The Refrigerator, Sliced Or Whole

    This is how to store mushrooms in the fridge or freezer keeping your finicky fungi as fresh as possible, whether you decide to buy them sliced or whole.

    By Hannah Beach March 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Coleslaw with carrots, cabbage, and peanuts

    The Step You Should Never Skip To Prevent Soggy Coleslaw

    So, you made your grandmother's world famous coleslaw for the potluck only to find that it's a soggy, watery mess at arrival. What gives? The answer is salt.

    By Madeline Murphy March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Pile of dried bay leaves

    Don't Just Cook With Bay Leaves - Use Them To Protect Your Pantry

    Bay leaves can not only add a special flavor to all kinds of savory recipes, but may be able to repel bugs and pests from your pantry goods when used wisely.

    By Annie Epstein March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • jars of tomato sauce

    How Long An Open Jar Of Spaghetti Sauce Lasts In The Fridge

    The shelf life of opened pasta sauce depends on its ingredients, but you can rely on time estimates and notable signs of spoilage to avoid sauce gone bad.

    By Khyati Dand March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Cucumbers in a fridge drawer

    Why The Fridge Isn't The Best Place To Store Cucumbers

    We tend to over-refrigerate our produce and in the case of cucumbers this could be detrimental to their shelf-life. Here are some better options for storage.

    By Hannah Beach March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • cream cheese bowl

    Here's How Long You Can Eat Cream Cheese After Opening

    As a fresh cheese, cream cheese can be delicate, but learning about its shelf life and how to store it properly can help you use it before it goes bad.

    By Riya Anne Polcastro March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • pineapple rings in a can

    Yes, You Can Freeze Leftover Canned Pineapple

    If you have leftover canned pineapple, don't throw it away! Freeze it and use it for later applications like making smoothies, sorbets, and even meat glazes.

    By Jennifer Mathews March 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Martha Stewart at awards ceremony

    Martha Stewart's Tip For Reviving Hard Parmesan Cheese

    Nothing is worse than reaching for your parmesan cheese and finding out its dried out. Fortunately, Martha Stewart shows us how to refresh it.

    By Arianna Endicott March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Open jar of pickles

    How Long An Open Jar Of Pickles Lasts In The Fridge

    You might think pickles last forever, even after opening, but you actually need to follow specific timeframes and recognize spoilage to avoid getting sick.

    By Hannah Beach March 4th, 2024 Read More
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