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What Do You Wrap Food In?

partysugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:45:19 -0700

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What Do You Wrap Food In?

Saran wrap

Aluminum foil

Wax/parchment paper

Plastic baggies

I store food in tupperware.

It depends on the food I am wrapping.

Other — I'll tell how I wrap my food below.

Cool Healthy Gadget: Produce Saver

FitSugar — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Sick of your fruits and veggies going bad immediately (or so it seems) after you take them home?

These new Produce Savers from Rubbermaid keep fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp up to 33 percent longer as compared to other traditional food-storage methods. The containers allow the produce to breathe while also separating it from moisture, making getting your five a day a lot more attainable when you know it's going to be fresh. I really like that I can bring one of these into work, knowing my in-season fruit will not get squished on my way and will stay fresher longer.

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How Long Will It Last?

partysugar — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:00:22 -0700

The other day I opened my refrigerator and pulled out the gourmet Italian bologna I had been snacking on earlier in the week. However, I was greeted by that gross, gag-inducing old lunchmeat smell. Disappointed and shocked, I wondered: Just how long does fresh sliced deli meat last? I did some research and came across an incredibly useful chart that lists tons of ingredients and how long they last in the fridge or freezer. According to the chart, my open luncheon meat lasts just three to five days in the fridge.

To check out the shelf life of a bunch of common ingredients,

Yummy Links: From Spanish Tours to Sandwich Showdowns

partysugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:00:57 -0700

Check out this sneak peek of Spain...on the Road Again. It looks like so much fun! — People
Bon Appétit has made over their website to feature their top 100 recipes. — The BA Blog
Update the classic rice krispie treat by using Fruit Cheerios instead of rice cereal. — Erin Cooks
Love chocolate? Be sure to read these tips for storing your beloved chocolate bars. — Candy Blog
How well does the pancake puff pan work? — The Kitchn
Get the 411 on which containers are best for storing food. —Culinate
Tyler Florence, Curtis Stone, and Ingrid Hoffmann battle to make the best sandwich on Oprah's Sandwich Showdown. Padma provides her two cents and announces the winner. — Oprah

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Simple Tip: Store Your Pineapples Upside Down

YumSugar — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:00:44 -0700

Pineapple happens to be one of my absolute favorite fruits. Yesterday they were on sale at my local Whole Foods (2 for $6) and I decided to grab a pair. When I got to the checkout counter, the gal asked if I would like her to remove the tops for me. I said yes and watched as she gave the leafy bit a firm twist.

Once the leaves had been popped off, she told me an amazing tip: she suggested I store the pineapple upside down. This helps the sweet juice that has accumulated on the bottom during shipping, flow back to the other end.

I've often wondered why one side of the pineapple is sweeter than the other, and it looks like I finally discovered why! So tell me, did you know this trick already and do you think it works?

Yummy Links: From Mario Batali to CornNuts

YumSugar — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:01:03 -0700

Mario Batali now has a regular online column. Does this mean he's become one of those food bloggers that he hates? - Serious Eats
Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito shares his family recipes. - Secret Sauce
Learn more about Ani Phyo, a true life raw foodist. - Culinate

The alstroemeria flower (aka Peruvian lily) will look great as your next floral centerpiece. - CasaSugar
When ultra cheap comfort food becomes gourmet, the prices go up too. - Will Work For Food
Don't put away that grill! If you do, you'll miss out on grilled pork tenderloin with herbed cornmeal rub. - Apartment Therapy: The Kitchen
According to Zagat, London tops the list of most expensive cities to eat in. - Yummr
Sick of fresh food going bad? Here are some food storage tips. - Fit Sugar
You've been eating them for years, but what exactly are CornNuts? - Chow