Produce & Pantry

You can enjoy the flavor and nutrients of fresh fruit long after they have gone out of season by properly storing the fruit in your freezer. Freezing and storing fruit at home is a simple process...

You will learn a tried and true way to freeze Green Beans from the garden or farmers market. the green beans will stay fresh (if you follow the instructions) for up to a year - with minimal effort.

Apples are well known as a healthful food choice. Apples contain no sodium, no fat and no cholesterol. One apple contains as much dietary fiber as a bowl of bran cereal. Apples come in a variety...

Kidney beans are named for their kidney shape, and are often used in soup and chili for their hearty, meaty texture. Freezing kidney beans is an easy way to preserve cooked beans for long periods...

Fennel has a long history as both a culinary and medicinal herb and was first cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Today it is used primarily in Mediterranean-style cooking. The herb is...

Canned pumpkin has a long shelf life already, so you probably don't need to freeze an entire can to extend its freshness. However, if your recipe uses a portion of the can and you want to save the...

Blueberries are an easy fruit to store in your freezer. Freeze them when they are ripe, and keep them in the freezer for several months, if necessary. Just make sure that before you store your...

One of the nice things about carving pumpkins (besides making jack-o-lanterns) is all of the wonderful pumpkin seeds. You can use pumpkin seeds to make edible treats, add to craft projects or grow...

Black walnuts gathered from the tree or from the ground under the tree must be hulled and cured to prevent spoilage during storage. Properly prepared, the nuts will remain fresh for almost two...

A fresh salad is a healthy, tasty addition to any meal. But if all the salad isn’t eaten, you are faced with a dilemma: save the leftover salad and eat soggy leftover vegetables the next day or...

If you like fresh okra but have too many pods to use in one meal, you can use your Foodsaver to freeze them. A little preparation is all that is needed to ensure you retain your okra's color,...

Got hard avocados? Need them for that special dish tomorrow? The majority of the time you buy avocados from the store they are anything but ripe. Here are a few tips on how to get your avocados to...

We are all used to putting things in the freezer that are already frozen when you buy them, but what about items like chicken, fruit, fish, eggs or butter? If you know how to freeze food properly,...

If you have ever purchased pre-made bread mixes, you know how convenient they can be. Banana bread mix in a bag makes a cute gift for friends and family. It also makes a quick and easy mix to...

Mushrooms are porous in nature, because of this, they will absorb water like a paper towel. Once water seeps in the mushrooms, they will lose flavor and texture. This article will show you how to...

It's that time of year when the peppers in the garden are ready to pick. If you have a surplus the best way to keep them is to freeze and store for use during the cold winter months.

Sometimes it's really hard to get your lunch packed for work. It can be somewhat time consuming and you might be in a hurry. With these tips you can have a lunch ready to go in no time!

There is nothing like fresh veggies and fruits, and there is no better way to get them than from your local farmers market. Check your local listings and bring your bag! Here are some tips on...

One of the problems with pre-packaged cold meats is that, once the package is opened, it's not long before the meat spoils and you have to throw what's left away. It's a particularly annoying...

Zucchini is available year-round, but is best in summer. It is nearly 95 percent water, which makes it very susceptible to mold. To maintain freshness, buying and storing zucchini properly is...

Have you gone to your local picking patch and picked a ton of blueberries? Well I have a solution for all those yummy blueberries so that they stay fresh for up to a year in your freezer.

Sometimes when you buy bananas at the grocery store, they are still a little too green to eat. I personally hate just waiting around until they reach the desired ripeness, and I end up peeling...

Kaffir limes are citrus fruits that are most frequently used in Asian cuisine. The limes, which have dark green, thick, bumpy rinds, are usually available in Asian markets. When cooking with...

Parmigiano Reggiano is a strongly flavored, hard Italian cow's milk cheese. It is generally sold in wheels or wedges and is similar to the more common Parmesan cheese; however, Parmigiano Reggiano...

Avocados spoil quickly after ripening, often making it necessary to purchase them a day or two before you plan to use them. Sometimes there are no ripe avocados available in the grocery store or...

Pectin is the component in fruit that "gels" fruit or juice into jam or jelly. Pectin is a polysaccharide, a form of carbohydrate structure. Most people who make jams and jellies at home probably...

When you go to the store to purchase a bag of shredded coconut, you might find that there are two kinds: sweetened and unsweetened. If you have bought a bag of unsweetened coconut, but your recipe...

With renewed interest in gardening this year the next question is what do I do with everything I have grown. These are some of the things I have done for years to help stretch my food budget and...

This is a trick I have used for years. As a working mom anything that saves me time making dinner was a life saver. When onions are on sale I stock up then when I have free time I freeze them. ...

Summer vegetable gardens often produce squash in copious amounts. Once you have made squash casserole, bread and fricassee, and given away all the surplus your neighbors can eat, consider...

A few easy steps toward storing your potatoes properly will make them last a lot longer. Prevent sprouts, green spots, and mold by following these tips each time you store potatoes. This article...

Bok choy, sometimes called Peking cabbage, is a type of leafy green cabbage found in Asian dishes. It contains a cancer fighting compound common to the cabbage family. It is an extremely healthy...

This eHow article shows how to ripen bananas quick and easy from green to ripe yellow overnight at zero expense. Sometimes the bananas during Sunday night grocery shopping are too green for Monday...

I used to think I knew it all when it came to freezing food.... until things started tasting different, started getting freezer burned or smelled like garlic bread :-) Once I started following a...

Banana bread is a delicious and healthy food that is easy to make and is enjoyed by both children and adults. Banana bread differs from other breads in that it uses baking soda as a leavening...

A banana is a nutritious, delicious, and affordable fruit. It's portability as a quick snack and versatility as a recipe ingredient, makes it an ideal addition to your dietary regimen. What's not...

I hate to have wasted food. Unfortunately no matter how hard I try to not “overcook” I always seem to. I have learned that some leftovers just seem to sit in my fridge and never make it back into...

Store fresh parsley by leaving it alone for the first two days, then taking it out of the original bag, clipping the ends of the stems and wrapping it completely in wet paper towels. Put the...

Store blueberries by removing them from the store container, putting the berries in a Ziploc bag and refrigerating the bag in the fruit bin. Set the humidity control of a refrigerator fruit bin...

Bread will stay the freshest if it is kept in a thin, clear bag that has no writing on it. Prevent air from getting to bread, but allow in the light. Learn more about storing bread properly with...

Eating on 40.00 a week is possible and will still fill you up and keep you satisfied. Follow these rules and you too can save money, cooking cheap healthy meals.

Potatoes are a produce item you use all year long. It can be beneficial to buy a bunch of them when they are on sale. When potatoes are not stored properly though they begin to grow eyes and...

Stop throwing away money every time you open your fridge and find soggy, brown, useless veggies. Learn how to get a maximum shelf life from your produce, once it makes it to your fridge.

During good and bad economic times alike, grocery costs take up a big chunk of a household's budget. An easy way to save money on groceries is to store your food properly to keep if from going...

Tomatoes are a tasty accompaniment to a wide variety of meals. Storing them properly is important to keeping that fresh-off-the-vine taste. By adhering to a few easy steps, you can increase the...

Freezing food can save you time and money. Always be prepared for unexpected guests by storing dessert breads and cakes in the freezer. Save time by doubling up your soup and chili recipes and...

Have you ever stood in front of the vegetables in the produce section of the supermarket when all of a sudden the sprinklers go off with enough force to put out a four-alarm fire? You know the...

Tired of your bread getting moldy before you can make it through the whole loaf? While there is no surefire way to stop mold entirely, there are methods to slow the molding process. Baked goods...

In many areas, sweet potatoes are a fall and winter treat. A favorite at the Thanksgiving dinner table, sweet potatoes can be both sweet and savory, and they are high in many nutrients, like...

Peaches are a favorite fruit of many people. Whether you’re baking a pie or cobbler, or just eating a fresh peach right from the tree, the juicy flesh of this fruit is absolutely delicious....