Exploding glass makes great headlines, doesn’t it? But what’s really going on here? The truth is, there’s more behind the Anchor Hocking and Pyrex exploding bakeware phenomenon than most people realize. Here are the facts.
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I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls
Here’s a helpful guide on how to buy food storage bowls for your kitchen. I’ve learned the hard way, and now I only buy glass bowls. See why. Plus, the features you should look for when buying food storage containers and tips for keeping them organized in your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator.
Buy Potatoes In Bulk? How To Store Potatoes And Prepare Interesting Potato Recipes
It’s cheaper to buy potatoes in bulk, like in 20lb bags or larger sacks of potatoes. This sampler of fun potato recipes shows that no matter what meal you’re preparing, there is a way to include potatoes and make it unique!
Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen
Here are several interesting spice racks, plus some really clever ways to store your spices.
The Best Pantry Organizing Tips I Used To Organize My Own Pantry
Lots of videos and great tips to make pantry organization a cinch in your kitchen!
7 Unique Ways To Seal Potato Chip Bags To Keep Chips Fresh
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!
How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies Using Homemade Fruit Fly Traps
Fermenting fruits, fruit juices, and similar sweet things attract fruit flies to your kitchen. To get rid of fruit flies, you need to eliminate their food source: moist garbage combined with fruity foods. Try these homemade fruit fly traps!
Nutrition Labels Hide Bad Facts Behind Confusing Numbers
It’s hard to trust nutrition labels when they hide bad facts with confusing numbers. Serving sizes can be ridiculously small just to make it look good in the percentages. Making your own nutritional labels for food that you prepare at home is the best way to get a handle on what you’re eating and the foods’ nutritional values.
Sometimes Food Mold Is OK – But When Is It Dangerous?
Food mold in some cases only needs to be washed away for the item to be safe to eat. This isn’t the case for Items with high moisture content as they must be thrown out.
How Accurate Is The Use By Date On Dry Goods & Canned Foods?
Don’t throw out food just because it’s past the date on the package. Most dry goods will last for years when stored properly.
Fun Things To Do With Spoiled Food: 21 Ways To Use Overripe Fruit
Stocking up on in-season produce is only smart if you don’t let it go to waste.
Do You Really Have To Wash All Fruits & Vegetables First? What’s The Best Way To Wash Produce?
Do you really need to wash fruits and vegetables before you eat them? If so, what is the BEST method of washing produce? What about those commercial vegetable washes and produce washers you can buy… are they worth it? Here’s what you need to know about washing produce — what works and what doesn’t.
My Favorite Food Serving & Storage Plates, Bowls And Lids
Being a simple girl, not to mention frugal, I like serving dishes that are simple in design and serve more than one function — like serving as food storage containers as well! Here are my favorites, including some unique options for lids.
Power Outage? Here’s What To Cook Up Fast & What To Toss
Regardless of the reason your food is left to thaw to room temperature, the following tips will help you decide what to keep, what to cook, and what to throw away.
Food Poisoning Symptoms & Treatments
If you think you have food poisoning, here are some things you can do to get better faster, including what to look for in terms of food poisoning symptoms.
Getting Fresh Produce Locally? Try Canning Your Fruits & Vegetables
Chances are, you’re probably buying local produce. But have you thought about doing some home canning of fruits & vegetables in order to make your food last all year long? Here are some tips for your first home canning project. It’s easy, really!
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. I chose 2 sets of Pyrex glass bowls with vent-top lids. i LOVE them!
I Have Buyer’s Remorse… And It’s Making Me Hungry
A word of advice before you run out and buy a bunch of groceries… if it’s been awhile, that is. Sometimes ‘fresh’ foods will bite you in the butt!
Universal Covers And Lids For Bowls, Pots & Pans
Looking for universal lids for bowls, pots and pans? Martha Stewart recommends these: Kuhn Rikon Magic Covers.
Cruzin Cooler Photos… A Really Fun Motorized Scooter Cooler!
Check out the Cruzin Cooler, a one-of-a-kind motorized beverage cooler!
My All-Time Favorite Tupperware Products
Tupperware has some of the most practical kitchen containers and gadgets around! Not only are the classic bowls & lids sets rated among the best, but they now have state-of-the-art plastic and heat-resistant containers that will keep your food fresher even longer AND they go from fridge… to freezer… to microwave… to table. Here are my favorites!
How To Store Bananas (…Before You Buy A Banana Stand)
Isn’t it amazing how quickly bananas start bruising? It seems like they develop brown spots virtually minutes after you bring them home from the store! Here’s what I do to make bananas last longer
The Many Ways I Use My FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer To Save Money On Groceries
The FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer helps you save money on groceries AND keep your food fresher longer. Here’s why we love the Foodsaver, and the foods we store in Food Saver bags.
