Produce & Pantry

Keeping fruit fresh can be difficult. Having fresh available is a nice thing in order to eat healthy. Unfortunately, fruit takes time to reach the grocery. By the time it reaches your home, it...

Fish is a produce that needs to be frozen and unfrozen with care. Fish can easily go bad and can make you sick if you eat. But doing it the right way is really not that hard.

Turmeric is a flavorful rhizome that's popular in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. Fresh turmeric is similar in appearance to its more popular cousin, ginger---except that its flesh is bright...

Buying a turkey is something that many people contemplate doing at least three times a-year on holidays such as Easter Thanksgiving and Christmas. Shopping for a turkey can a confusing project....

Delicious and healthy, the fresh avocado could truly be one of the best fresh fruits of the gods. Loaded with nutrients and healthy fats, the fresh avocado makes a perfect snack or side dish for a...

Cranberries are a type of small red fruit that grows in North America. They are commonly sold frozen, dried or canned, so you may not be used to the fresh variety. Fresh cranberries are much more...

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 thought freezing mushrooms was impossible, look no further. White button mushrooms are the most widely available fresh mushrooms to freeze, but they aren't particularly flavorful. Crimini...

Juice squeezed directly from a lemon is referred to as "fresh." as opposed to lemon juice that is processed and sold in bottles. Bottled lemon juice keeps much longer than fresh due to added...

Not only is ostrich meat known as a lean and healthy meat, but ostrich eggs also are beginning to appear in grocery stores and farmer's markets throughout the United States and abroad. Ostrich...

Lots of people become confused by the multitude of available flavors they can use to spark up food. From everyday parsley to pepper, the king of spices, to saffron, the most expensive spice of...

People with voluntary or mandatory dietary restrictions make it hard to find suitable treats to offer at birthdays and special holidays. Throwing parties creates the dilemma of what to serve that...

Whether you're an avid chef or a parent looking for a healthy side dish for dinner, chances are you've probably had to pick between fresh or canned vegetables on some occasions. Whether you chose...

Buying fresh fish can be a gamble because fish begin to decompose shortly after leaving the water and eating spoiled or rotten fish can cause significant health issues. The freshness of a fish can...

Oregano is an herb that can be used fresh or dried in many dishes, especially poultry and vegetable entrees and side dishes. It goes great with tomato based dishes and in bakery items such as rolls.

Including flax in your diet is an excellent way to increase your omega-3 fat intake, and (in the case of seeds) up your fiber consumption. They're very healthy, but very unstable as a fat. You'd...

Have you ever opened up a produce bag only to find your bananas turned to mush? If you are constantly finding ones only good enough for making banana bread, follow these directions. They are...

You have probably heard that cooking destroys some of the nutrients in foods. One of the best ways to preserve foods without destroying it's nutritional benefits is to freeze the food. You can...

My favorite side dish to any meal is fresh corn. But it isn't easy to find during most of the year and I can't stand to eat canned corn from the store. So every year about this time my mom and I...

In this article I am going to give you tips on how to keep your cilantro fresh for longer, and how to save money too!

The best way to store ginger root depends on how you plan to use it. It is a staple spice for Asian stir-fry, and for baking various kinds of breads and cookies. Asian recipes require ginger to be...

Nectarines, a denuded relative of the peach, are summer-ripening stone fruits that are as sweet and delicious eaten in their natural state as they are in pastries, desserts, preserves and...

Fresh cherries are a sweet summer treat that are not only tasty but beneficial to your health. Cherries are a low-fat, low-calorie food that are also rich in anti-oxidants. Because cherries are a...

Purchasing and keeping foodstuffs in dehydrated, powdered form is a great way to enjoy increased convenience in food use and storage. One oft-overlooked type of dried food is powdered eggs, an...

Learning to follow a vegetarian or healthy, whole-foods diet can be difficult. There are many new cooking methods, terms and ingredients to learn about, such as tamari, tofu and alfalfa sprouts....

Parsley may call to mind thoughts of cheap garnishes displayed atop dishes at your favorite restaurant. However, parsley is not used only as a garnish. Whether the recipe calls for fresh or dried,...

Debbie Meyer's Green Bags store vegetables, fruits and other fresh produce for approximately 30 days. The secret of this bag is a food preservation process from Japan.

If you have a small-home garden, and you want to freeze your own, fresh-grown vegetables for future meals, then following the below steps will make it easier to do. Many people think that simply...

Salmon is a commonly eaten fish that has high protein and vitamin D. It also has a unique flavor that has almost no fishy taste. If you fish regularly, or know someone who does, you might receive...

If you don't have the time or space in which to grow your own garden and yet you crave fresh fruits and vegetables, there are ways you can get your hands on fresh produce without sending your...

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...

During the summer months, when fresh corn is plentiful, it makes sense to buy in quantity, while the price is low. You can really save a lot of money, by stocking up on fresh corn, preparing it...

I don't know about you , but I love fresh fruits and vegetables. I just hate to waste them when they go bad before we have a chance to eat them. Wasting time and money with improper selection and...

When buying fruits at the grocery store, take the time to compare the prices of fresh, frozen and canned, as this is the key to saving money. For instance, fresh carrots will usually cost less...

Rosemary's versatility makes it a valuable herb to keep in your kitchen. You can use fresh rosemary in many dishes, such as rubbed onto roast meat and poultry, tossed with vegetables before...

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...

Dry fresh rosemary by laying the stalks of rosemary flat on a counter for a day, removing the rosemary leaves and letting the leaves sit in the sun for several hours. Use a dry frying process to...

Keep cigarettes fresh by keeping them in the sealed package and avoiding contact with a refrigerator or freezer. Learn how the humidity of a refrigerator makes cigarettes go stale with information...

The best way to keep strawberries fresh is to put them on a counter at room temperature and rotate the bottom strawberries to the top every so often. Allow air flow to a strawberry container, and...

Fresh parsley will last up to two weeks in the refrigerator depending on how the humidity is in the vegetable drawer of the fridge. Keep parsley wrapped in a damp towel to extend its life with...

Mushrooms can be purchased in three forms--fresh, canned or dried. Dried mushrooms can be stored indefinitely if cared for properly and are simple to reconstitute to use in your favorite dishes....

It's really easy to keep bananas fresh. Since bananas are tropical fruit, they last the longest in warm environments. Keep 'em out of the fridge!

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...

I love to cook and use fresh herbs! They are a wonderful way to compliment any dish, whether you're including them in a recipe or as a gourmet touch for garnish! Here's how I extend the life of...

There's not much better to eat or better for you than fresh garden vegetables, cooked perfectly to retain the nutrients and taste. The fresh taste makes all that weed-pulling worth every tug....

Eggplants are frequently used in Italian, Thai and Asian cuisines. In order to achieve the right flavor in your recipes, choosing fresh eggplant is crucial. When an egglant is picked, it...

Fresh pineapples--they're undeniably delicious, but the idea of cutting up that spiky, unwieldy fruit may have you buying canned. It's actually easy to chop a fresh pineapple into edible pieces if...

Lemons and limes are such refreshing little fruits. They are also very healthy. These little round yellow and green fruits are packed with vitamin C , folate, potassium, fiber, and other immune...

Mushrooms bring variety, flavor and nutrition to dishes of many cultures. Each kind of mushroom has a distinct flavor and texture. Dried or powdered mushrooms can be used in recipes, but they are...

Have you ever tried to take a whole pumpkin and make it into puree? It can be too watery, but not with my method.