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Smarter Eats: Use Chalkboard Labels on Jars
Take a peek into my kitchen cabinet for a healthy eating tip. If you can't tell from the picture those are jars with chalkboard labels. I've been using them for almost a year now and for two good reasons: health and money.
Evert-Fresh Bags
When I first saw Evert-Fresh Bags, I thought they were a gimmick. The thought of a bag being able to keep produce fresh for up to a month seemed impossible. But one of my old colleagues said that they worked for her, which made me curious enough to try them myself.
Just in Time For Summer: CommuteMate's Pet Food Holder
If you're taking off for a quick weekend trip and need a handy holder to pack Fido's food in, check out this CommuteMate Portable Food Storage Container ($15) — not only does it neatly pack away kibble, but comes apart so you can also have water, a drinking bowl and a separate food bowl ready to go at a moment's notice.
Although I'm not one for camping (unless sleeping in a fully stocked RV is considered roughing it), but I can imagine that this would be perfect for those types of getaways, as well as an emergency food supply to keep in your car, just in case you need it on short road trips.
Burning Question: What's the Best Way to Store Coffee?
Coffee drinkers all differ in their opinions about the best way to store beans, and insist on doing everything from freezing coffee to storing it whole in glass canisters. So what is truly the best way to preserve the flavor of coffee grounds?
According to the National Coffee Association, coffee's biggest enemies are air, moisture, heat, and light — in that order.
Burning Question: Can You Refreeze Raw Meat After Thawing?
Yes, you can— but you may not want to. According to the USDA, when raw meat is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking. For this reason, it's perfectly OK to purchase, say, a previously frozen piece of salmon from Trader Joe's, and then put it in your freezer when you get home.
Burning Question: What Keeps Food Fresher, Foil or Plastic?
To foil or to plastic wrap: that is the age-old question that's been around longer than I've known how to cook. So which keeps food fresher longer? The answer is that it all depends on what you're aiming to preserve.
What Do You Wrap Food In?
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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.
Cool Healthy Gadget: Produce Saver
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.
How Long Will It Last?
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?
Simple Tip: Store Your Pineapples Upside Down
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.
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