Articles for tag: food safety, food storage

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.

Home & Garden Preparing & Cooking Food

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.

Home & Garden Storing Food

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.

Home & Garden Storing Food

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.

Home & Garden Storing Food

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.

Home & Garden Storing Food

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!

Home & Garden Storing Food

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!