Today is December 25, 2024 / /
Today is December 25, 2024 / /
Best-by Dates According to the USDA, the best-by date indicates when a food product will have the best flavor or quality. “Best-by dates are recommendations for enjoying the food product when quality is at its peak, meaning the flavor and texture will be optimal when consumed within and by these dates,” says Kelly Jones MS, RD, CSSD, Continue Reading »
HOW TO DEFROST CHICKEN IN THE FRIDGE This method is the most highly recommended. Chicken typically takes a full day to thaw. Once thawed, the poultry can remain in the refrigerator for a day or two before cooking. IN COLD WATER This should take two to three hours. Submerge your sealed chicken in a pot Continue Reading »
The Best Way to Soften Butter Pretty much any baker will tell you, the best way to soften butter is to leave it out at room temperature before baking. The problem? This requires planning. If you do remember, you should allow the butter to sit at room temperature between 30 minutes and an hour, depending Continue Reading »
What Is Manhattan Special Espresso Soda? Manhattan Special is a soda manufacturer based in Brooklyn that has been around since 1895. While they make several types of soft drinks, the company’s most famous, eponymous product is a sweetened Espresso Coffee Soda. According to the company’s website, the soda uses a “unique blend of the world’s finest Continue Reading »
Know Your Varieties One of the most important things about working with and consuming onions is knowing the varieties. There are white onions, yellow onions, red onions, Vidalia onions, scallions (green onions), shallots, and leeks. All onions are not the same, and some are better suited for different things. White and red onions are milder in Continue Reading »
The Best Way To Store Celery When it comes to keeping celery fresh, moisture is key. This method for storing whole celery keeps the moisture locked in, but allows the ethylene gas (which can lead to spoilage) to escape. Here’s What You’ll Need: Whole, uncut celery Aluminum foil Instructions: Start by ditching that grocery-store plastic Continue Reading »
How Long Does Garlic Last? It depends on how you store it and whether or not it’s been peeled. A whole, unpeeled garlic head will last quite a while (about six months). An unpeeled clove that has been separated from the head, meanwhile, will stay good for about three weeks. Once you peel garlic, you’re going to Continue Reading »
The 4 signs that it might be time to get rid of those stored potatoes and root vegetables 1. Mold. If I were to go full food safety mode, I’d say the safe route is to discard anything with mold. And yet the part of me that hates throwing food away would tell you just to Continue Reading »
Eggs are one of the best foods to keep in the refrigerator for convenient meals and snacks, thanks to their versatility and affordable price. Even so, sometimes you find yourself with more eggs than you can eat before the date on the carton. Do you toss them out? You don’t have to. Read on to Continue Reading »
The Best Apples to Store Storing apples for winter starts in the grocery store or market. Of course, any variety will do for short-term storage. But if you’re looking to store apples well into the winter months, you’ll find that some types are better than others. In general, you’ll want to look for more tart, Continue Reading »
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