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  • A salt shaker spilled onto a board

    Here's How To Tell When It's Time To Throw Out Your Salt

    Salt, if preserved properly, can last for an indefinite period of time. However, you need to throw it away if any of these conditions affect your salt supply.

    By Kat Olvera 20 hours ago Read More
  • Eggs kept in a fridge door

    Why You Shouldn't Store Eggs In Your Refrigerator Door

    That egg rack in your refrigerator door may seem like the most logical place to store your eggs. But think twice before doing so; there's a better, safer spot.

    By Kat Olvera 2 days ago Read More
  • Bowl of Cap'n Crunch Berries

    Why You Shouldn't Be Storing Cereal On Top Of Your Fridge (And Where To Store It Instead)

    What to do with oversized, family-friendly boxes of cereal? Store them on top of the fridge, of course. But in doing so, you're creating more of a problem.

    By Kat Olvera 5 days ago Read More
  • Vintage Tupperware containers

    Vintage Tupperware Is Great For Collecting, But You Really Shouldn't Use It

    Collecting vintage Tupperware satisfies on an aesthetic level — the pieces look great — but can you store food in it? It's better if you keep it on the shelf.

    By Kat Olvera 6 days ago Read More
  • Ants on a spoonful of sugar.

    Think About Double Sealing These Foods To Prevent An Ant Infestation

    Ants and other pests can be sneaky, so it's important to make sure your pantry is well-protected. Here are the foods you should absolutely double seal.

    By Willow Roberts 8 days ago Read More
  • A variety of fish on ice at a store.

    Freezing Store-Bought Seafood Is More Harmful Than You May Think. Here's Why

    With most food, it seems natural that the freezer is the place to go if you want it to last long-term. However, store-bought seafood may not be a good fit.

    By Cassie Womack 8 days ago Read More
  • Cubes of dry ice in a bowl

    Why You Should Never Ever Store Dry Ice In Your Freezer

    It would be so sick to reach for a pint of ice cream amid a flowing fog of dry ice, but here's why you should be cool and never store dry ice in your freezer.

    By Kat Olvera 10 days ago Read More
  • Open fridge with dairy products.

    Here's How Long You Have To Save Your Food If Your Fridge Dies

    When the power goes out or you fridge breaks, you have a window of time to save your perishable food. Unfortunately, it's a relatively short one.

    By Willow Roberts 11 days ago Read More
  • A suitcase passes through a scanner at airport security

    The Living Crustacean You Can Actually Bring Through Airport Security

    You'll have to leave your emotional support hermit crab at home, but you can strut into first class with this live crustacean as the envy of the entire plane.

    By Jonathan Kesh 11 days ago Read More
  • Leftover sushi rolls with crab, avocado, and cucumber

    This Is How Long Leftover Sushi Is Good For In The Fridge

    Even elite sushi-ficionados can end up with leftovers. Learn which types of sushi last in the fridge, and which lil fishies should go straight into the trash.

    By Willow Roberts 12 days ago Read More
  • Top view of two containers of lunch food

    This Lunch Packing Trick Will Save Your Stone Fruits From Bruising

    There's nothing worse than opening up a packed lunch only to find that your lovely peaches, plums, and apricots have turned to mush. Here's how to protect them.

    By Willow Roberts 12 days ago Read More
  • A red ice cooler full of canned and bottled drinks

    Keep Coolers Cold Longer With This Type Of Ice

    Like it so cold you take your ice on the rocks? Put those freezing temps to work on your favorite drinks by choosing this type of ice for your cooler.

    By Dylan Murray 12 days ago Read More
  • Tubs of miso in a supermarket fridge

    How Long Does Miso Paste Last In The Fridge?

    Fermented products have an exceptionally long shelf life, but they still won't taste good forever. Here's how long miso will maintain its quality.

    By Willow Roberts 13 days ago Read More
  • Filling an ice tray with water

    Why Your Ice Cube Trays Are Secretly Ruining Your Drinks (And The Easy Fix)

    If you've noticed your ice has been ruining your otherwise perfectly good drinks, it may be time to look a little closer. This common flaw has an easy fix.

    By Jonathan Kesh 13 days ago Read More
  • Various sizes and shapes of zucchini on an orange background

    Does Zucchini Belong In The Fridge?

    Zucchini isn't as boring as everyone makes it out to be. This versatile ingredient deserves proper storage. But does that mean it belongs in the fridge?

    By Haley McNamara 13 days ago Read More
  • Fresh whole figs for sale

    How To Pick All The Good Figs At The Supermarket

    Fresh figs are only available for brief periods of time, so when you do see them at the grocery store, here's how to select the very best fruits.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 18 days ago Read More
  • Martina McBride poses on the red carpet at the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas in 2016

    Martina McBride's Genius Hack Keeps Cucumbers Fresher For Longer

    Martina McBride not only knows how to deliver a popular and memorable country song. She also has a simple but smart trick to stop cucumbers from turning mushy.

    By Kristine Belonio 19 days ago Read More
  • Frozen fish on ice at market

    The Quickest Way To Thaw Fish From Frozen

    If you know you're going to cook fish for dinner, it's best to let it thaw in the fridge the night before. In a pinch, this is a quicker way to get it done

    By Rolland Judd 19 days ago Read More
  • hands hold basket of potatoes in front of fridge

    Why You Should Never Store Potatoes In The Fridge

    Lots of vegetables can (and should) be stashed in the refrigerator, but potatoes are definitely an exception. Fridge storage has a big effect on spuds.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 21 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten photographed speaking onstage during a talk with Helen Rosner at the 2019 New Yorker Festival on October 12, 2019 in New York City.

    Why Ina Garten Doesn't Really Like Eating Leftovers

    Ina Garten is best known for her flavorful meals, so it comes as some surprise that she doesn't enjoy eating her own food the next day. Here's why.

    By Kristine Belonio 22 days ago Read More
  • A variety of accessories on display at a secondhand store

    The Checkered Vintage Dishware You Should Always Look For When Thrifting

    Dedicated thrifters on the hunt for vintage dishware should look out for a distinctive checkered pattern. It's the sign of a beloved company's collection.

    By Ellery Weil 22 days ago Read More
  • fresh mozzarella on a wooden board with tomatoes

    You Can Freeze Fresh Mozzarella For Later, But There's A Catch

    Fresh mozzarella cheese has a high-water content and is best consumed the day you buy it. But if you need to freeze it, there's one thing you must do first.

    By Maria Scinto 25 days ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiles in pearl jewelry at an event

    Ina Garten's Citrus Storage Method Makes Them A Whole Lot Juicer

    Love citrus, but wish it would be a little juicier? Ina Garten's perfect kitchen storage tip for lemons, limes, and oranges brings the juice, and pops of color.

    By Alexandra Fay 25 days ago Read More
  • fruit salad with strawberries, apples, and oranges

    The Sweet Way To Keep Your Fruit Salad From Turning Brown And Mushy

    If you've ever prepared fruit salad too far in advance, you know that it often turns brown, or even worse, mushy, quicker than your guests can eat it.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 25 days ago Read More
  • Top view of sliced cucumber pickles with coriander seeds and fresh dill

    Even The Worst Home Cooks Can Make This Type Of Pickle At Home

    Pickles are something you can definitely make at home even if you're not the most talented cook. Here's how to easily pickle any type of vegetable.

    By Jonathan Kesh 28 days ago Read More
  • Martha Stewart smiling

    Freeze Your Summer Berries Without Clumping Using Martha Stewart's Method

    Berries don't last long, which is why freezing them works. However, they often clump together in the freezer. Luckily, Martha Stewart knows how to avoid this.

    By Iva Sorsa-Sunic 28 days ago Read More
  • People grab bottled drinks from an ice cooler

    The Essential Ice Step You Can't Skip When Prepping For A Barbecue

    You've got the perfect burgers, buns, and beer brats. But phoning it in on the ice could turn your barbecue into the lamest event of the summer. Here's why.

    By Rolland Judd 28 days ago Read More
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