Produce & Pantry

Erythritol is a natural and low-glycemic sweetener. Studies show that it does not have the same effect as regular sugar on tooth enamel or blood sugar, and that it doesn't cause indigestion the...

Buying peanuts in bulk can save you money, but how you store raw peanuts once you get them home determines whether you spent your money well. Improperly stored raw peanuts turn rancid and you...

Luster Dust is a nontoxic powder used for decorating desserts. Accenting ordinary cakes and cookies with gold Luster Dust creates festive desserts during the holidays or formal events. Use gold to...

Deep frying produces crispy and tasty food, but there's often questions of what to do with the oil after making your fried chicken or French fries. Do not discard old oil, but save it for your...

Apricots are small pale orange fruits with a slight outer covering of fuzz. If you have an excessive amount of apricots that you cannot eat before they spoil, you can preserve them for another...

Plastic wrap has been used for a long time to cover food and containers and to store left overs. One problem with plastic wrap is that it only sticks to itself. That means you have to use twice as...

During a honey harvest, the top portion of the honeycomb has to be sliced off in order to access the honey sealed inside. This thin wax membrane is called the "capping" of the comb. If cleaned...

Picking peaches is a fun pastime that can be enjoyed with families and friends. Workers who pick ready-to-harvest peaches use a technique that can be learned by anyone. Picking is easy and does...

Muscadines are a close biological cousin of the common grape most easily recognized in grocery stores. These thick-skinned, wild fruits are most popular in the southeastern United States, where...

Banana peppers are easy to grow and even easier to freeze. By freezing your excess supply, you can enjoy homegrown peppers in the winter, and save money by not buying them out-of-season. Add...

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...

Setting curd at home is challenge for most of the people around the world. Sometimes its watery and some time it just do not get set. There are few things which you can do to get the curd set...

You can make a vacuum food saver using many products you already have around the house. With the right kind of container, some kind of pump or even just your mouth, you can create a seal that...

People have been drying fruit for thousands of years, such as grapes, plums and figs. Eventually all popular fruits native to the regions populated by humans were dried and stored. One of the...

Most green salad vegetables such as lettuce, cress, green onions, cucumber and radishes are not suitable for freezing. And there are other vegetables upon defrosting making them unsuitable for us...

Head lettuce often times gets brown spots very quickly after being open. There is a few hints to helping to store your lettuce for longer and prevent the brown spots from developing.

Medjool dates are a variety of date classified as soft. They as so soft that they must be picked from the trees by hand, which is why they are often rarely seen in stores and sold at high prices...

Strawberries are so versatile. It's easy to understand why so many people freeze them for storage. They don't last very long in the refrigerator, but can last for three years in the freezer. Many...

Sometimes you spot mushrooms on sale and then later find that you bought too much of them. Well, they don't need to go into the garbage if you can't use them up before they rot; turn dark. With...

Nothing tastes better than a fresh, ripe, just-picked from the vine strawberry! But, nothing is worse than buying a pint of fresh strawberries and seeing the whole bunch start rotting and get...

Preparing food ahead can save time. But some foods, like peeled potatoes, require a little extra care to preserve their freshness and prevent discoloration. If you take the right steps, you can...

Who needs lettuce when there's fresh spinach for salad? Now, if you could just keep it long enough to eat it before it goes bad. Here's how.

Most strawberry lovers share a common complaint about the sweet, delicious and highly perishable fruit. Once purchased, the berries always seem to rot within several days. That's because...

Fresh pressed olive oil is tasty and a healthy addition to your cooking, but if you do not store it properly, it can quickly turn rancid. The result is a foul taste and smell. Rancid olive oil...

So you've found a great deal on milk and you're wondering if you should stock up? Go ahead!! Follow these easy steps to freezing milk for future use.

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.

Don't you just hate it when you go to use your brown sugar only to find it is hard as a rock? Here is an easy solution to soften up your brown sugar without it costing you a thing! This is a...

This is the best and easiest way to remove blackened cooked on junk on your gas grill' s cooking grid. This works on any cooking grid whether it is enamel or plain old stainless steel. This...

Has your honey crystallized? The solution is very simple!

The first key to keeping fresh carrots fresh is choosing appropriately when shopping. You want to select carrots with a smooth, firm surface. Avoid carrots that are not dry, cracked or rubbery....

Fresh raspberries are delicious, sweet and very healthy. Not only do they contain a high amount of vitamins C and A, but they are also a good source of potassium, calcium, foliate, iron and...

Celery is rich with abundant health-promoting compounds. It is loaded with fiber, which promotes intestinal health and helps prevent certain cancers. It contains a compound called pthalide,...

Blackberries are closely related to raspberries and have a similar flavor, although blackberries tend to be a little more tart and complex. They are also a great source of vitamins A and C, as...

Cherries are a sweet-tart fruit perfect for pies, tarts or just eating plain. They are also loaded with antioxidants that help your body stay healthy. Keep fresh cherries in the refrigerator for...

Using fresh herbs when cooking is nutritious, tastes much better than dried, and smells oh-so-good. But, keeping fresh herbs for any length of time can be a problem, necessitating frequent market...

Honey is nature's sugar and a tasty addition to many things, but over time it can crystallize, causing a little grief. Don't worry! There are ways to restore it to its natural state!

Here is how to keep eggs for up to two weeks or more without refrigeration.

For decades, people have been putting open boxes of baking soda in their refrigerators to absorb strong odors. In recent years, baking soda brands have released specialized refrigerator...

My garden grows an abundance of fresh herbs over the summer growing season and I refuse to loose one ounce of herbalisous goodness when the weather turns cold. Here's a simple trick that can...

The key to making homemade yogurt is keeping your milk and yogurt cultures warm enough. Yogurt cultures multiply best at a temperature of around 110 degrees F. Select one of the following ways to...

I love to eat my oatmeal with brown sugar, and top with dried fruits. However, my brown sugar turns hard even if I keep it in an air tight jar. I usually have no patience in morning, so here are...

How to prepare freshly caught shrimp or freshly bought shrimp for freezing.

Strawberries are a fruit widely grown in temperate regions. Today's cultivated strawberries are larger but less flavorful than wild varieties. Strawberries are fragile fruits and cannot...

Raspberries are among the most perishable of fruits. They do not hold up well to excessive heat or handling. For this reason, it is best to purchase them fresh from your local farmer's market or...

Fresh berries offer the best in nutrition, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Today it seems you no sooner purchase fresh ripe berries just to get them home and find them spoiled before you can...

When it comes to eating healthy, the foods that are good for you can get a little boring. Case in point: fruit. Sure it's fresh, sure it's nutritious. But after you've had your 100th apple in as...

Pumpkins are great for pies and jack-o-lanterns, but one of the little known benefits to carving your pumpkin is that you end up with a great snack. Pumpkin seeds are filled with nutrients and can...

Treat asparagus stalks like you would a fresh batch of flowers and extend its freshness. You should eat asparagus soon after placing it in a refrigerator.

Milk can go bad quicker than most items in your refrigerator. Luckily, there are ways that you can extend milk's shelf life. Follow these simple tips to keep milk fresh for a longer period.

Rice Vinegar is a staple for any stirfry dish or Chinese takeout that needs a lift.