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I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls

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I've gone from freebie plastic leftover containers, to nice glass food storage containers with so-so lids, to nice plastic containers with air-tight lids, and -- finally -- to my all-time favorite glass food storage containers with air-tight lids. You could say I've been around the block a time or two when it comes to glass and plastic food storage containers! Who hasn't, right? See why I like Snapware Glasslock bowls for food storage best of all. Plus the features to look for when … [Read more...]

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Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen

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We all use spices at one time or another to cook with. Even if it's just oregano and bay leaves for spaghetti, or cinnamon and nutmeg for cookies, most of us have at least a few spices in our kitchen. Finding unique ways to store your spices -- whether you have a few or a bunch -- can be a really fun project!   Here are several interesting spice racks, plus some really clever ways to store your spices...   … [Read more...]

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The Best Pantry Organizing Tips I Used To Organize My Own Pantry

Recently, I read an article in a magazine about pantry organization. The main point was the fact that keeping your pantry organized saves shelf space, time, and money. Examples were provided showing how canned goods should be stored on lazy susans and packaged foods should be placed in baskets or taken out of the package and placed in airtight containers (...which extends shelf life). Believe it or not, an organized pantry encourages you to cook healthier foods! After reading that … [Read more...]

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7 Unique Ways To Seal Potato Chip Bags To Keep Chips Fresh

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I don't know about you, but I absolutely hate it when I buy a bag of chips and they go stale before I can finish the bag. Fortunately, I've found 7 good ways to keep chips fresher for longer. This will save you money too -- because you won't have to go out and buy a new bag of chips when the other half bag goes stale!   #1  Keep chips in a separate container, rather than in the bag. If you have a large plastic bowl with a tight lid, or even a jar with a lid that has a seal, … [Read more...]

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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies Using Homemade Fruit Fly Traps

Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies in your kitchen?  To solve the problem, you first need to understand the source of the problem, which is this: When fruit starts to decay, it ferments. The yeast and alcohol are what attract the nagging fruit flies. Therefore, by eliminating wet or moist garbage as it is generated, you will be eliminating the fruit flies' food source. (Don't forget your garbage disposal.) Here's an idea: Use those kitchen scraps to start a compost pile … [Read more...]

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Sugar & Sugar Substitutes Both Have Health Issues You Need To Be Aware Of

When it comes to sweetening your coffee, or anything else for that matter, you have plenty of options.  One, of course, is sugar. A good read: Is Eating Sugar Really That Bad For Us? Then there are the sugar substitutes -- which may or may not be good for you or help you lose weight. Sugar substitutes include all of these different products that claim to sweeten your food, without adding calories: … [Read more...]

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Top 10 Foods That Cause Foodborne Illness

You probably remember the salmonella outbreak that was caused by tomatoes. Right?  When the FDA and CDC sent out the warning, tomatoes immediately disappeared from stores and salads across the country. BLTs went tomato-less for quite some time, just because of the risk of a foodborne illness.   … [Read more...]

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Here’s The Trick To Cleaning Burnt Popcorn Smell Out Of Your Microwave

Nothing smells worse, or lingers longer, than burnt popcorn smell in your microwave.  Once your kitchen is filled with the stench, is there any way to eliminate the offending odor?  Short of sending your microwave to the recycling center, how can it be cleaned? Removing burnt popcorn smell from your microwave is possible, but it can be a multi-step process.  Not only must you clean the interior surfaces of your microwave, you must also absorb the odor that has gotten into the fan … [Read more...]

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Sometimes Food Mold Is OK – But When Is It Dangerous?

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Once food mold has formed, is the remainder of the item unsafe to eat? I know if I opened every leftover container in my refrigerator, odds are pretty good at least one would have a fuzzy growth started somewhere. Maybe there's a bad spot on a tomato, or a strange substance growing on a jar of jam that's been around for awhile. If it's only on the surface, does the whole jar have to be tossed out?   … [Read more...]

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Titanium Dioxide: A Paint & Food Additive That Makes Things White

A nice fresh coat of paint brings the luster back to any room.  Crisp white walls look so clean, don't they? Funny thing though, the chemical they add to the paint to get that sparkly white color is the same ingredient that's added to foods (like skim milk) to make them more appealing to the eye! Skim milk is basically milk with all the good stuff removed.  It has a blueish color that, without an additive, doesn't look very appealing and would be less likely to sell. Titanium … [Read more...]

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