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  • Ina Garten portrait

    The 11 Kitchen Organization Tips Ina Garten Swears By

    What can we say about Ina Garten? She's simply the best! Let's dive in to how Ina keeps her kitchen super organized. Your world is about to change!

    By Lauren Bair February 15th, 2024 Read More
  • assortment of kitchen knives

    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.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands holding fresh mussels over ice

    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.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed February 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Store packaged sushi

    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.

    By Hannah Beach February 13th, 2024 Read More
  • assortment of foods stored in glass containers

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 13th, 2024 Read More
  • stack of cast iron skillets

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Storing cheese in a refrigerator

    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.

    By Holly Emily Charlton February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Chocolate-covered strawberries with drizzle pattern

    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.

    By Audrey Enjoli February 12th, 2024 Read More
  • Loaf of banana bread sliced with bananas

    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.

    By L Valeriote February 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Glass bowl of raw oats

    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.

    By L Valeriote February 11th, 2024 Read More
  • Assorted whole apples

    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.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed February 11th, 2024 Read More
  • sliced celery on cutting board

    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.

    By Food Republic Staff February 10th, 2024 Read More
  • array of golden onions on display

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 9th, 2024 Read More
  • four sticks of butter with one unwrapped

    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.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 8th, 2024 Read More
  • Different ingredients in fresh salad bar

    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.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt February 8th, 2024 Read More
  • sake pouring from bottle into glass

    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.

    By Chris Sands February 7th, 2024 Read More
  • array of kombucha bottles next to jar

    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.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen February 7th, 2024 Read More
  • Hands cradling a pile of white and brown eggs

    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.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Fresh parsley on chopping board

    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.

    By Elaine Todd February 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Cubes of tofu on a wooden board

    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.

    By Khyati Dand February 6th, 2024 Read More
  • person opening canned refrigerated biscuits

    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.

    By Jennifer Mathews February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling at 92Y event

    Why Ina Garten Stores Her Knives Upside Down In The Block

    If you have a knife block, and you don't store your knives the way Ina Garten does inside her block, you're risking dulling your blades prematurely.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Muffin in a paper bag

    The Paper Bag Hack To Revive Stale Muffins

    When muffins turn dry, crumbly, and stale, you can use little more than a paper bag to restore some of their moisture, as well as a few other methods.

    By Hannah Beach February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Beeswax wrap covering sandwich

    Is Beeswax Wrap A Good Substitute For Plastic Wrap?

    There are plenty of reasons we all may want to reduce our plastic use, but how does a beeswax wrap hold up against traditional plastic wrap?

    By L Valeriote February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Toast coming out of toaster

    You Need To Start Making Toast From Frozen Bread

    Want to make sure your bread lasts long enough to turn the whole loaf into toast before it goes stale? It's time to store your bread in the freezer.

    By Audrey Enjoli February 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Baby spinach in plastic containers

    The Unique Way To Store Spinach For Added Freshness

    This simple but genius way of storing spinach, which uses a common kitchen staple, gives you a few more days to use it up before it turns mushy.

    By Catherine Rickman February 4th, 2024 Read More
  • cooked white rice

    Can You Freeze Cooked Rice?

    Whether you accidentally made too much or are simply batch cooking for meal prep, freezing extra rice is a great way to ensure it stays safe to eat.

    By Food Republic Staff February 3rd, 2024 Read More
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