Did you know that some foods should be stored in the pantry instead of the fridge or freezer? While many err on the side of caution and stick their fresh produce in the fridge, foods like garlic, onions, and potatoes last longer when stored in the pantry. According to the USDA, a pantry should be…
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Top 6 Foods that Keep You Hydrated
You’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water per day, or more, but it’s tough to do for some people. It is hard to stay hydrated and just the thought of drinking that much water for some is daunting. Here’s some good news for you-you don’t have to drink all that water, you can eat…
Five Ways To Use Hummus
Mmmmm, hummus is delicious, wouldn’t you agree? There are more than one variety of hummus that you can enjoy on your carrots, cucumbers, pita chips, and so much more. However,dipping in it isn’t the only way that you can use hummus. Wait, what? There’s more than one use for it? There sure is! Let’s…
How To Avoid Freezer Burn
Have you ever gone to your freezer and took out meat that you thought you were going to make for dinner and found that it was a victim of freezer burn? Don’t feel alone, it happens to the best of us. I can’t tell you how many times it has happened to me. It’s one…
Can You Freeze Soda?
Are you frugal? Do you want to buy soda in bulk and freeze it because you think it will last longer? Okay, here’s the scoop on it. I have done this before, completely by accident and the result was something that I wasn’t really thrilled about. I will explain to you why or why not…
How To Tell If Meat Is Bad Or Spoiled
What’s that smell coming from your refrigerator? Is it rotten eggs? Nope, that’s not it. Is it some week old chinese food? Nope, not that either. Oh, there it is! It’s a pound of beef that you had taken out a few days ago to thaw and never got around to cooking. It happens to…
Recycling And Reusing Plastic Food Containers
Recycling and reusing plastic food containers is a great way to save money. I know that when I have Chinese food or buy prepackaged meats that come in the containers, I like to wash them and save them for storing leftovers or putting condiments in them such as lettuce and cheese for tacos. However, did…
How To Keep Spices From Clumping
There’s nothing worse than opening a jar of spices, wanting only a dash of something, and pulling out a clump of dried spices or even having one solid clump in the jar. Usually, it’s the garlic and onion powder that gives us the most problems after the container is opened. It happens because moisture and…
How to Make Sauerkraut from Leftover Cabbage
Cabbage is a challenging vegetable. By that, I mean eating a whole head of cabbage could be a competitive sport. Buying half heads of cabbage might give an advantage to eliminating food waste. If you still find left over cabbage hiding in your refrigerator, sauerkraut could be the solution. It takes three simple ingredients: cabbage,…
Vegetable Chips: A Simple Solution for Leftover Veggies
A healthier alternative to potato chips can be made from drying leftover vegetables such as kale, beets, or carrots. Vegetable chips could be the answer to your craving for something crunchy. By making vegetable chips at home you can control the amount of fat and sodium providing a healthier snack than those available at the…