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

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

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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How To Use Up Leftovers & Small Quantities To Limit Food Waste

No one likes to find a mausoleum sitting at the back of the shelf in the refrigerator. Saving leftovers hoping to make use of them before they go bad is only a good plan when you actually use them. There are a number of ways to extend the useful life of foods to prevent waste, the freezer being one of the most important ones. Having a good source of recipes designed to make use of leftovers and small quantities is another way to use food up before it goes bad. Preparing a meal with … [Read more...]

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Ham Leftovers: All The Best Recipes For Leftover Ham

It would be silly to think that everyone eats turkey during the holidays, when I know for a fact that many prefer ham.Just like with turkey, it's not that uncommon to have leftover ham after the holiday feast.Here are some fun things you can do with leftover ham, including lots of great and tasty ham recipes... … [Read more...]

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Turkey Leftovers: All The Best Leftover Turkey Recipes

Well, it's that time of year again, the holidays are here!I don't know about you, but I always end up with way more leftover food than just me and my husband can eat. And if we're not careful, it isn't long before we're pretty sick of turkey sandwiches.I imagine many are like us, and would like to find some different recipes using leftover turkey.Here are some ways to use leftover turkey in creative, fun, and appetizing ways... … [Read more...]

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Easy Chicken And Dumplings Soup Recipe

With fall upon us and cooler temperatures becoming a frequent visitor, I’m always looking for a hearty meal that can satisfy a crowd. With a couple hungry buddies helping to lay in firewood for the coming season, it seemed right that I rustle up some grub that would satisfy their above average appetite. Chicken Always Satisfies Chicken soup warms you through and through. Plus, when it comes to feeding a group, chicken is about the most cost-effective meat you can buy. … [Read more...]

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Interesting Ways To Use Leftover Food & Avoid Food Waste

I recently saw a show on Dr. Phil about a woman who hoarded a ridiculous amount of food that she and her family never ate. She had food in numerous refrigerators in her home. She also had food stored in many other places that had spoiled. While I know that her case was an extreme one, I couldn't help but think about how much food is wasted on a regular basis. Half of U.S. food goes to waste ... not only is edible food discarded that could feed people who need it, but the rate of loss, … [Read more...]

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Why I Love Pyrex Glass Food Storage Bowls

One of the best things I did recently was to replace ALL of my old plastic food storage bowls & containers with glass ones. My first thought was: No way, too expensive! But I had some gift certificates on Amazon to spend, so I splurged. I'd become so frustrated with my 4-year old plastic bowls simply because they were all starting to crack. And the insides of the bowls were all peeling a bit -- so we were probably eating small shards of plastic with our meals. And the were showing stains … [Read more...]

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Food Tips That Make Cooking Fun & Easy

While performing a deep-clean on our kitchen this week, I found an old list of "all the best cooking tips" I compiled some time ago. This list has followed me from kitchen to kitchen with every move we've made through the years. … [Read more...]