<![CDATA[Food Storage]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:05:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to properly store Thanksgiving leftovers]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/976807/how-to-store-thanksgiving-leftovers One of the best things about Thanksgiving is all the delicious leftovers you have, for extra meals in the following days. Make them last as long as possible by storing them correctly. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/976807/how-to-store-thanksgiving-leftovers How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Sarah Brooks Fri, 09 Nov 2012 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to properly store your spices]]> http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973365/how-to-store-spices Did you know that more than 200 million pounds of spices are consumed annually? Spices are what make our food exotic, savory, and flavorful. Storing spices properly will help you bring out the best flavor in each flavoring agent to ensure a delicious, aromatic dish. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/973365/how-to-store-spices How-To Food & Kitchen How-tos Sarah Brooks Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[In a pickle: How to prevent freezer burn]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971429/in-a-pickle-how-to-prevent-freezer-burn We've all experienced freezer burn: Those unpleasant, crystallized or dull spots that pop up on all kinds of items in our freezer, from ice cream to meat. Here's what causes it and how to prevent it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971429/in-a-pickle-how-to-prevent-freezer-burn Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Katherine Martinelli Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:26:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Loving your greens]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964299/loving-your-greens Don't let your salad fixings go to waste. Try these practical tips and handy products to keep your greens fresh! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964299/loving-your-greens Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Mary Fetzer Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:17:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Best ways to keep produce fresh]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964295/best-ways-to-keep-produce-fresh If your weekly trip to the market yields more produce than you know what to do with, keeping it fresh and unspoiled is important to ensure it retains good taste and nutrition for several days. These tips will help you keep your produce from going bad before you have a chance to use it. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964295/best-ways-to-keep-produce-fresh Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Karen Miner Sun, 01 Jul 2012 01:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Decoding dates: What to toss and what to keep]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964301/decoding-dates-what-to-toss-and-what-to-keep We’ve all ruined a perfectly good bowl of cereal with a sour milk bath, or found a container of leftovers covered in mold in the back of the refrigerator. At times, the fridge can seem like a scary place full of items we’re not sure we can eat. While dates are a good indicator of a food’s freshness, they're not the only one. Some foods can be eaten past the date, while others probably shouldn’t be. Read on to find out what you should keep and what you should toss. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/964301/decoding-dates-what-to-toss-and-what-to-keep Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Karen Miner Wed, 04 Apr 2012 05:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Spring cleaning tips for the pantry and freezer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955403/pantry-and-freezer-spring-cleaning-tips Spring has sprung and that means one thing: It’s time to get organized and purge last year’s clutter! But when you get to the spring cleaning the kitchen, keep in mind that some things might not need to go into the garbage as soon as you think. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955403/pantry-and-freezer-spring-cleaning-tips Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Karen Miner Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Hidden dangers of food storage containers]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/945847/hidden-dangers-of-food-storage-containers Kitchen organization has gotten much easier. We have stackable food storage containers in every shape and size. They are convenient, portable and reusable. But are we paying for this convenience with our health? http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/945847/hidden-dangers-of-food-storage-containers Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Food Safety & Nutrition Rachel Dreskin Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:24:00 -0800 <![CDATA[4 Tips to keep your cookies fresh ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850591/4-tips-to-keep-your-cookies-fresh Cookies are a staple of the holiday season. Most people make several varieties and the last thing you want is to mix the flavors, especially if you’re shipping them to family or friends. Make sure your cookies arrive in perfect condition, tasting exactly the way you wanted, whether you’re hand-delivering or shipping with these cookie storage tips! http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/850591/4-tips-to-keep-your-cookies-fresh Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Heather Barnett