Food storage tips
Practical kitchen wisdom — 36 tips and counting.
Preserving fresh chili peppers
Wash chili peppers, place them in a glass jar, fill the jar with vinegar and place in the refrigerator. This w...
Storing beef cuts and ground beef
Beef cuts will keep in the freezer in airtight containers or sealed plastic bags for up to 6 months. At 30 deg...
Storing fresh basil leaves
Store fresh basil leaves in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in a plastic bag for up to one week. Make sure t...
Storing ripe bananas
Store ripe bananas at a temperature of about 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with a lot of humidity and good air c...
Storing baking powder
Store baking powder tightly covered since moisture will cause it to detoriate faster. Do not keep baking powde...
Storing bagels
Bagels taste best when eaten fresh. For long time storage, wrap then in a paper bag, put them in a plastic bag...
Storing smoked bacon
Bacon sealed in vacuum sealed container will keep for up to a month in the refrigerator. Open bacon will keep...
Storing fresh asparagus
Asparagus does not store well and should be eaten as soon as possible. To store asparagus place them in a cont...
Storing artichokes
The flavour of artichokes starts being affected as soon as the artichoke is cut from the stalk. It is therefor...